Adventures of Alice & Bob

• Ep. 73 - How a Magazine Article Led to a Cybersecurity Empire // Richard Stiennon

  In this episode, James chats with Richard Stiennon—cybersecurity analyst, author, and former aerospace engineer—whose 20+ year journey spans from designing car seats to hacking corporate systems for giants like Dell. Hear how a 1992 magazine article led him to launch his own ISP and rise to prominence at Gartner. Richard shares his personal stories from the frontlines of cybersecurity, his crusade against risk management jargon, and bold predictions on AI’s impact on security. Plus, private jet mishaps and the unconventional wisdom behind IT Harvest.

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• Ep. 72 - Recreating the Hackers Movie // Keren Elazari

  Step into the fascinating mind of Keren Elazari—the first Israeli woman to give a TED Talk and a trailblazing force in cybersecurity. Once rejected by her school’s D&D group, she defied expectations to become a globally recognized security analyst, reshaping the narrative around hackers. In this episode, we dive into Keren’s remarkable journey—from a curious young girl armed with an encyclopedia and inspired by the movie Hackers to a leading voice in digital security. She shares personal stories from her early hacking days, her groundbreaking work in building inclusive tech communities, and her bold vision for the future of cybersecurity. And as a special treat, get exclusive insights into a never-before-seen fan remake of Hackers featuring legendary industry figures. Here is a link to the Hackers remake - https://vimeo.com/178240969

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• 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.

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• Ep. 70 - Hotmail Honeypot: Catching Cheaters through Fake E-Greeting Cards // Mishaal Khan

  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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