1 YEAR AT HAK5 FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS

The podcast celebrates Hack5's one-year anniversary of its Threatwire show, which is hosted by Alie Diamond. The episode features a conversation between Alie and Darren Kitchen, the creator of Hack5, discussing various topics including the latest security threats, the company's plans for the future, and their experiences with the tech industry.

Hack5 Anniversary

• 00:00:01 This episode celebrates Hack5's one-year anniversary of its Threatwire show, hosted by Alie Diamond. The conversation revolves around various topics, including the latest security threats, future plans, and the company's experiences with the tech industry.

Threatwire Hosting

• 00:40:22 Alie Diamond joined Hack5 in October 2022 and started hosting the Threatwire show in November 2022. She discusses her experience as the show's host and how her role has evolved over the past year.

ICBC Ransomware Attack

• 00:40:53 In November 2023, ICBC's US unit was targeted by a ransomware attack from LockBit, which nearly shut down all operations. The attack is said to be so severe that even corporate email stopped working, forcing ICBC to use sneaker nets to transfer information.

Python Obfuscation Tools

• 00:42:10 Several open-source tools containing the Blaze Stealer malware have been introduced to the Python ecosystem. These tools are named similarly to trusted Python packages and are designed to take advantage of the naming schemes used by developers.

Supply Chain Attacks

• 00:42:58 The Blaze Stealer malware uses a supply chain attack method, where third-party tools are used to introduce vulnerabilities into a target system. These attacks have been on the rise in recent years, reportedly tripling in the past year alone.

Hack5 Product Development

• 00:44:43 Hack5 is currently developing a new ethernet product that aims to improve speed by reducing the distance data needs to travel. They are brainstorming names for the product and seeking input from viewers.

Hack5 Merch

• 00:45:50 Hack5 is launching a new merch store featuring both safe-for-work (SFW) and not safe-for-work (NSFW) items. Alie expresses her excitement about the new merch store, especially stickers.

Hack5 YouTube Monetization

• 00:46:45 Hack5 videos will begin featuring ads to improve reach and visibility on YouTube. They aim to hit 1 million subscribers before the next Defcon conference. While they are not motivated by money, they are concerned about the algorithm's impact on their videos.

Hack5 Origin Story

• 01:59:10 Hack5 started as an indie project in 2005, with a new episode released on the 5th of every month. The show was initially driven by passion and the desire to create entertaining content.

Hack5 Relaunch

• 02:00:00 Hack5 is relaunching its original format, featuring a variety show with multiple cast members, sketches, and episodes released on the 5th of every month. The new season will include episodes with Alie Diamond.

Alie's College Story

• 02:03:49 Alie shares a story from her college experience where she failed a business class due to not showing up but aced a public speaking class where she gave a presentation on pulse amplitude modulation, time division multiplexing, and frequency division multiplexing. This experience sparked her interest in public speaking and ultimately led her to pursue a career in the tech industry.