Risky Business

Risky Business #785 -- Signal-gate is actually as bad as it looks

26 snips
Mar 26, 2025
HD Moore, founder of RunZero and a network vulnerability scanning expert, joins to discuss the recent chaos in cybersecurity. He highlights the absurdity of a security breach involving the Trump administration mistakenly including a journalist in sensitive discussions. The conversation also delves into the shortcomings of traditional vulnerability management and what he's doing to revitalize network scanning. Additionally, they explore recent cyber incidents, from GitHub supply chain attacks to Kubernetes vulnerabilities, pushing the urgency for robust security solutions.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Signal Security Concerns

  • Signal, while encrypted, is risky for classified info due to endpoint vulnerabilities on personal devices.
  • Adversaries likely target these devices, increasing risks of data breaches.
INSIGHT

Signal Usage Issues

  • The Signal group's existence is the real issue, not the journalist's inclusion.
  • Copying and pasting from classified documents into Signal is a major concern.
ANECDOTE

Trump and Hegseth's Reactions

  • Even Trump admitted the Signal incident wasn't ideal, preferring secure rooms for such discussions.
  • Hegseth's attempt to deflect blame onto the media was unconvincing.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app