Welcome to the Adventures of Alice & Bob Podcast, where we talk shop with pen testers, hackers, and the unsung heroes of the cybersecurity world about the human...
Ep. 71 - From Prison to Millions: The Hacker Who Struck Yahoo Bug Bounty Gold // Tommy DeVoss
In this episode, James sits down with Tommy DeVoss (aka Doggy G), who went from a teenage hacker dodging federal prison to becoming one of the most successful ethical hackers in the world. Tommy spills raw, unfiltered stories about his wild days in IRC channels, running with the infamous World of Hell hacking group, and somehow managing to turn his life around to rake in over $4 million in bug bounties. You'll hear how a 10-year computer ban gave him enough pent-up tech energy to power a small country and how his boredom waiting for a friend led to a $180,000 Yahoo bug discovery. Yeah, some people text while waiting—Tommy casually breaks the internet.
Join James as he sits down with Mishaal Khan, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in outsmarting attackers. From his early days hacking PC games to his current mission of safeguarding high-profile individuals, Mishaal offers fascinating insights into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social engineering. Discover how he’s intentionally erased his digital footprint, including keeping his own photos offline, hear the intriguing story of how he exposed cheaters using fake e-greeting cards, and learn why you should proactively "stalk yourself" to secure your personal data before someone else does.
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Ep. 69 - When the Data Center is Literally on Fire // Evil Mog
Today, James Maude sits down with Dustin Haywood, better known as Evil Mog, Executive Managing Hacker at IBM's X-Force. Together, they talk about Evil Mog's fascinating journey from telemarketing to becoming a globally recognized expert in password security. He shares stories, including how he managed a high-stakes data center crisis, creatively navigated IBM's corporate culture through social engineering, and transformed the landscape of password cracking. The conversation also delves into the cutting-edge world of authentication security, the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats, and why a password manager could be your ultimate ally.
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Ep. 68 - Deep Fakes, AI Impersonation, & Predicting Security in 2025 // Morey Haber
Join hosts James Maude and Marc Maiffret as they dive into a captivating conversation with industry legend Morey Haber. With over two decades of experience—going back before CVEs were even a thing—Morey delivers a bold look at the security threats of 2025 and beyond. Is AI on the verge of bursting its hype bubble? Are hidden paths to privilege the next battleground? The group discusses how today’s identity-based attacks are reshaping cybersecurity and how Morey deep-faked himself to expose the alarming reality of AI impersonation. From the roots of early vulnerability research to the cutting edge of emerging attack vectors, this is a must-listen episode to understand how old threats are wearing new masks—and what defenders must do to keep up (and a great episode to wrap-up 2024)!
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Ep. 67 - When Alice Goes Rogue: Cryptographic Mischief // Sophie Schmieg
Join host James Maude as he talks all things cryptography with Sophie Schmieg, a Staff Information Security Engineer at Google. In this episode, Sophie shares her journey from pure mathematics to applied cryptography, revealing how her background in algebraic geometry provides a distinctive approach to modern security challenges. From discovering major vulnerabilities in AWS to creating solutions that will last until the year 909,000, Sophie breaks down complex cryptographic concepts with clarity and humor. She offers invaluable insights into post-quantum cryptography, the real-world implications of quantum computing, and why you probably don't need that quantum random number generator.
Welcome to the Adventures of Alice & Bob Podcast, where we talk shop with pen testers, hackers, and the unsung heroes of the cybersecurity world about the human element of being on the front lines of cyber attacks.
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