Security Cocktail Hour Podcast

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AI attacks need AI defense: Ransomware's new danger and how a top cyber expert is fighting back

Karen Lagziel | September 23, 2025 | 57:33:00

Everyone’s using AI, including ransomware gangs. Podcast guest Karin Lagziel, Director Cybersecurity at consulting firm Sygnia, gives us the news and her cyber defense strategies for fighting back: With more AI, as well as a focus on fundamentals.

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Tune in to hear our discussion on ai attacks need ai defense: ransomware’s new danger and how a top cyber expert is fighting back.

Key Takeaways

  • The first AI-powered ransomware “Prompt Lock” discovered in the wild
  • How Chinese hackers created “Villager” - the AI version of Cobalt Strike
  • Why traditional cybersecurity is failing against AI attacks
  • How attackers weaponize your own AI against you
  • The dark web’s “AI as a Service” marketplace
  • Real-time deep fakes so realistic they fool security experts
  • AI governance frameworks
  • Why every organization needs agentic AI for defense
  • The future of cybersecurity careers (spoiler: humans aren’t going away)

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WiFi Pineapple Unboxing: The Hacker Device From TV Shows!

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Ever wondered what that mysterious "WiFi Pineapple" device from hacker movies actually does? Today we're unboxing the …

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Travel Router Unboxing: Don't Get Hacked on Vacation!

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Back in Episode 54 we talked about vacation cybersecurity, including the dangers of hotel WiFi and public networks. …

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Dr. Nikki Robinson: Why Security Teams Fail at Human Factors

Dr. Nikki Robinson | 57:52

It takes an advanced degree to understand the psychology behind why users hate security controls, so we got someone with …

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From Zero-Day Hunter to Cyber Defender: Cody Pierce's Journey

Cody Pierce | 01:03:55

Why would a hacker at the top of game who found dozens of zero-days switch to defense? The answer is a lot more …

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About the Show

Cybersecurity is a diverse and fast-changing field. Reading and training are good, but there's nothing like hearing what's really happening from the people who are doing it. We created the Security Cocktail Hour Podcast to bring you those conversations with practitioners who share their journeys, insights, and lessons learned beyond the headlines.

Whether you're building your security career, leading a team, or working alongside security pros, join us for candid conversations with pros across the field.

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Joe Patti & Adam Roth

Hosts Joe Patti and Adam Roth have spent their careers in cybersecurity navigating everything from SOC operations to executive leadership. Now they're sharing the lessons they've learned along the way—and bringing on guests to share theirs.

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