The Cyber Riddler
The Cyber Riddler is a podcast that discusses interesting topics in the field of information security. It explores different areas and situations in real-life cyber security engagements and activities. Episodes feature guests from different backgrounds such as hackers, security analysts, cyber security managers, bug bounty hobbyists and more.
The Cyber Riddler
Latest Episodes
Proof or It Didn't Happen
Every vulnerability report has the line we all write: "This results in remote code execution as root." And every time, the engineer on the other side writes back: "It doesn't run as root, it runs as a dedicated, low-privilege account. Where's t...
Scoping Nightmares
What happens when a penetration test starts without a clear scope? In this episode, we discuss the most common scoping mistakes in cybersecurity engagements, how they impact both clients and consultants, and why a poorly defined scope can turn ...
Logs Don't Lie
Dive into the hidden world of Windows Event Logs — where SOC analysts uncover patterns, trace intrusions, and expose how attackers exploit the very logs meant to catch them. Learn how to spot the signals, build timelines, and stay one step ahea...
Initial Access
In this episode of the cyber riddler, we talked about the critical first stage of cyberattacks: Initial Access. Learn how hackers breach organizations using tactics like phishing, exploiting vulnerabilities, stolen credentials, and supply...
Threats and Defenses
In this episode, we explore the modern cybersecurity threat landscape, examining sophisticated attacks like ransomware-as-a-service, supply chain breaches, and file-less malware. We discuss essential defensive strategies, including the use of Z...