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Random but MemorableCybersecurity Hot Takes 2025Love a hot take? 🔥 You’re in luck! We’re back with a special end-of-year treat: a rapid-fire round of cybersecurity hot takes guaranteed to start arguments in your group chats and hijack at least one Slack thread. 💬The team weighs in on bold claims like “Passwords will finally die in 2026” and “AI will solve more cybersecurity problems than it causes next year.” Then we spice things up with hot takes from around 1Password — covering everything from CAPTCHAs (a punishment?) to VPNs (are they even doing anything?) to whether New Year’s security resolutions ever last past January. 🤔✨We a...
2025-12-2338 min
Random but MemorableCybersecurity Festive Quiz Special 2025It’s our annual festive special! 🎄✨We’re wrapping up 2025 with a holiday extravaganza packed tighter than a Christmas turkey — complete with games, AI shenanigans, and some truly unhinged cybersecurity headlines. From celebrity deepfakes to record-breaking hacks, we’re revisiting the wildest moments of the year in tech.In “Real or AI?!”, the team tries to spot which stories, voices, and headlines are real… and which ones were cooked up by AI. 🤖🎤 Then in Crack the Code, we decode 2025’s biggest breaches using the worst passwords imaginable. 🔐 And of course, we finish with a super-charged festive edition of “Hack or Hoax?!” Gra...
2025-12-0939 min
Random but MemorableAvoid Black Friday scams and shop safely online with Simon Miller | BLACK FRIDAY HOLIDAY SCAMSBlack Friday season is upon us! 🛍️ This week, we’re joined by Simon Miller from Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, to unpack the latest online scams. He shares essential tips to help you stay safe online and protect your hard-earned cash while shopping online this holiday season. 💳🔒In Watchtower Weekly, we dive into why weak passwords are still haunting us in 2025 (yes, even “12345” is alive and well), and what the Louvre Museum can teach us about password hygiene. 🖼️🙈Then, in Crash Course, we walk you through 1Password autofill for credit and debit cards — how it works, how i...
2025-11-251h 03
Random but MemorableThe state of passkeys in 2025 with Nick Steele | BEER SHORTAGE PUBLIC KEYHow is the transition to passkeys going in 2025? 🔑 This week, we’re joined by Nick Steele from the Product team at 1Password to talk all things passwordless. He walks us through the current state of adoption and a brand-new standard that will change the way we move and share passkeys.In Crash Course, we break down public-key encryption — the powerful technology that keeps your passkeys (and so much more) secure. 🔐 You’ll finally understand how those mysterious “key pairs” actually work.Meanwhile, in Watchtower Weekly, we’re heading to the factory floor to explore how ransomware is hitt...
2025-10-141h 02
Chasing Entropy Podcast by 1PasswordChasing Entropy Podcast 019: Balancing Security, IT, and Human Outcomes with Jacob DePriestIn this episode of Chasing Entropy, host Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at 1Password, sits down with Jacob DePriest, the newly appointed CISO and CIO at 1Password. Together, they explore the intersection of security, IT, and the human factors that shape how we defend and sometimes undermine our digital world.From NSA to GitHub to 1PasswordJacob traces his path from early engineering work at the NSA to leading security operations at GitHub, and now into his dual role at 1Password. With roots in engineering and open source advocacy, he shares how those...
2025-09-0231 min
Random but Memorable7 steps to secure digital parenting with Alanna Powers from FOSI | SAFE SPACE CAR CONVERSATIONThis episode is a family-friendly extravaganza as we unpack the secrets to secure digital parenting. We’re joined by Alanna Powers, a research specialist from the renowned Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). 🧑🧑🧒🧒🎧 Whether you’re a parent, guardian, aunt, uncle, or family friend, today’s episode is fully loaded with tips and advice to help your family navigate the digital world with confidence.In Watchtower Weekly, we dig into this topic further and explore how kids around the world are being exposed — and protected — in the online age. Plus, we walk through how to get the most out of 1Password Families in ou...
2025-08-191h 09
Random but MemorableHow AI is supercharging social engineering attacks with Rachel Tobac | DEEP FAKE LAME HUGEthical hacker Rachel Tobac joins us to answer a juicy question: How would she hack someone reasonably security savvy like Matt? 🕵️♀️💻In this episode, we dive headfirst into the evolving world of social engineering, with useful tips on how to spot the latest scams and techniques. From AI-generated voice clones to terrifyingly convincing video deepfakes, Rachel breaks down the red flags — and how to fight back. 🚩💥In Watchtower Weekly, we reveal how AI is showing up in every corner of cyber crime. 🤖💣 Plus, we dive into the importance of recovery codes and how to create them in 1Password.🏰 ...
2025-08-051h 01
Random but MemorableBecome a 1Password productivity pro with Allie Dusome | KEYBOARD SHORTCUT CRASH COURSEWe're back with a brand-new season of Random but Memorable! ✨🎉 We’re kicking things off with our highly requested productivity special — an hour jam packed with tips, tricks, and time-saving strategies to help you get the most out of 1Password.1Password’s Allie Dusome joins the show to share her favorite keyboard shortcuts and lesser-known features that can supercharge your workflow — all while keeping your data safe and secure.Plus, we debut our brand-new Crash Course segment and introduce a thrilling new security game: Hack or Hoax? 🕵️♂️💥🏰 Watchtower WeeklyHow Social Engineering + Third P...
2025-07-221h 01
Random but Memorable🎉 BONUS: Win a Free Year of 1Password – Take Our 2025 Listener Survey!WE NEED YOU! Our 2025 listener survey is now live, and we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve been with us from episode one or just joined the chaos, your feedback will make the show even better.💬 Do you have a favourite episode? Do you secretly skip a segment? Now’s your chance to let us know — honestly, we want to hear it all.💙 As a thank you, we’re giving three lucky listeners a free year of 1Password just for taking part. The survey takes less than five minutes and you can stay anonymous i...
2025-07-0103 min
Random but Memorable150th Episode Special with Matt Davey, Michael (Roo) Fey, Sara Teare and Anna EastickRandom but Memorable turns 150! 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ (It’s official, we’re old.) 👵👴To celebrate, we play some special messages submitted by you – our listeners and customers – along with our own 1Password employees. We’re even sharing some crowdsourced 1Password tips for good measure.We also host a very special Archive Edition of Watchtower Weekly. We look back at some of the historic news stories we covered in 2018 and reflect on how the world of cybersecurity has changed. 🌎🗞️And we’re not done yet! We keep the party going and bring back our most beloved Random but Memorable game. Any guesses which...
2025-06-0354 min
Random but MemorableMultiple Tectonic Brain Agents with Abe AnkumahAI has taken us into uncharted territory. 🧭🗺️ In this episode, we invite 1Password’s Chief Product Officer, Abe Ankumah, to share how the security industry can navigate this tectonic shift. Settle in as Abe explains some of the security challenges associated with agentic AI, and how 1Password is thinking about them.In Watchtower Weekly, we discuss government officials reusing weak passwords and the neurotech companies selling you brain data. Yikes. 🧠📉 Stay tuned, as we announce a very special giveaway for our 150th Episode Special. We’re giving YOU the chance to win some very special prizes and appear o...
2025-05-2050 min
Random but MemorableWorld Password Day SpecialIt’s our World Password Day Special! 🌎🔤 Tune in as we answer all your burning questions about passwords, passkeys, 2FA and more. 🔥In Watchtower Weekly, we debate why your next security hire might be an algorithm. Sticking with the password theme, we then discuss why Gen Z still reuse passwords despite being aware of the security risks.If that wasn’t enough, in Alternative Security Questions we ask Roo, Sara, and Matt what they would hoard in a zombie apocalypse. 🧟♀️Want to discuss anything we’ve talked about on today's show? You can head over to 1password.c...
2025-05-0644 min
Random but MemorableMalicious Pottery Service Provider with Tarah WheelerWhat’s the best thing small businesses can do to improve their security posture? 👩💼📊 Our guest this week, Tarah Wheeler, breaks-down why small businesses are particularly vulnerable to hacks, breaches, and ransomware, and the common mistakes they’re making.In Watchtower Weekly, we lift the lid on “SignalGate” and the rise of a new QR code phishing technique: Quishing. 🐟🤷♂️ Plus, we walk through 1Password’s Travel Mode feature in #Ask1Password. ✈️📱Want to discuss anything we’ve talked about on today's show? You can now head on over to 1password.community. 🏰 Watchtower WeeklySignalGate Is Driving the Most US Downloads o...
2025-04-2258 min
Random but MemorableSecurity Agents Protecting Adolescence with Chris McCarty from Quit Clicking KidsThis episode we meet Chris McCarty, the inspirational student and founder of Quit Clicking Kids, an organization advocating for children's rights in the digital age. Learn about the rise of “sharenting” and how Chris is fighting for legislative changes to safeguard minors from exploitation on social media platforms. We cover everything from the permanence of online content to getting Gen Z proactive about their privacy.In Watchtower Weekly, we unpack Adolescence (the Netflix show everyone can’t stop talking about) and how AI agents are being used to help overwhelmed cybersecurity professionals. 🤖🤷Want to discuss anything we’...
2025-04-0857 min
Random but MemorableTriple Hollywood Movie Sabotage with Ralph EchemendiaWhy does Hollywood get hacking wrong in so many movies and TV series? 🎬🎥 In this episode, we invite Ralph Echemendia to share his wild stories of working as a technical supervisor in Hollywood, on award-winning projects like Mr. Robot, Snowden, Savages, and Nerve. We also shine a spotlight on the work Ralph is doing to help the world’s most influential record labels and movie studios protect what they’re working on.In Watchtower Weekly, we learn how a resentful developer used a kill switch to sabotage employer's systems. 👨💻 Want to discuss anything we’ve talked about on today...
2025-03-2556 min
Random but MemorableSecurity Audit App Ideas with Jacob DePriestWhat’s it like to work as a CISO at a security company? This week, 1Password’s VP of Security and CISO, Jacob DePriest, reveals all. Jacob also shares his advice for building strong security teams with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets. 👥In Watchtower Weekly, we unpack a novel technique to break into businesses - pretending to offer audits of the company's cybersecurity. Plus, Matt & Roo share their best app ideas in Alternative Security Questions.📱💡🏰 Watchtower WeeklyApple has pulled data protection tool after UK government security rowCybercriminals Use Fake Security Audit Scams to Breach Corporate...
2025-03-1156 min
Random but MemorableDigital Planning Therapy SessionHow can we start conversations about estate planning with loved ones? 🗣️🖥️ What should we consider about managing our digital assets? Tune in for a tip-packed episode, as we sit down with 1Password Founders, Dave and Sara Teare for a special estate planning segment. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly we discuss a promising decline in ransomware payments and conjure up our most obscure answers in Alternative Security Questions. 📉🤷♂️🏰 Watchtower WeeklyEveryone knows your location: tracking myself down through in-app adsRansomware payments plummet as more victims refuse to payChildren's data hacked after school software firm missed basic security step🎙 Estate P...
2025-02-251h 02
Random but MemorableBreakfast Cereal Hacking Culture with Emily CroseWe’re back! 🥳👏 Join us for a brand new season, as we welcome special guest, Emily Crose, to discuss her new book: Hack to The Future: How World Governments Relentlessly Pursue and Domesticate Hackers. Tune in as we deep-dive into the history of hacker culture and its transformation into a geopolitical force. In Watchtower Weekly, we explore if you should create a secret codeword with your family in the age of deep-fakes and AI.🤫🗣️Plus, it wouldn’t be Random but Memorable without another weird and wonderful security game. Tune in, as we unveil Alternative Security Questions and celebrate a new...
2025-01-281h 00
Random but MemorableA Very (Artificial) Festive Special with Dr Erik HuffmanWelcome to A Very (Artificial) Festive Special! 🎄🤖 Join the podcast crew and special guest, Dr Erik Huffman, as we look back at an eventful year in cybersecurity. With artificial intelligence taking centre-stage, we serve up a platter of AI-powered games, news, and festivities. 🥳🕺Tune in, as we bring you a holiday-edition of Watchtower Weekly, a deep-fake guessing game hosted by Erik, and all the chaotic highs and lows of 2024 in Security Blank. We also gift your ears a special Random but Memorable AI-generated Christmas song – some say it's a modern-day classic. Don't say we never spoil you. 🎶🎁If you've loved...
2024-12-1056 min
Random but MemorableRelic Robot Printer Report with Troy Bettencourt from IBMWhat's the true cost of a data breach? 📈💰 To find out, we invited Troy Bettencourt to the podcast where we dissect IBM's industry-leading Cost of a Data Breach Report for 2024. We unpack all the eye opening stats and figures from this year's report, to understand what the true cost of a data breach is and what businesses and regular people can do to prepare for a potential future data breach.In Watchtower Weekly, we discuss a cyberattack that hit America's largest water supplier, and how a terrifying vulnerability allowed hackers to take control of robot vacuums! 🤖💧 Plus, we answer al...
2024-10-291h 02
Random but MemorableHonesty Salable Uppish Penguin with Sierre WolfkostinNerd-out with us this episode, as we dissect the fundamental problems and challenges with traditional passwords. 🤓🔤 Join Matt and 1Password's Principal Product Designer, Sierre Wolfkostin, as they discuss if passkeys are the answer, and if passwordless authentication is the game-changer we've been waiting for. In Watchtower Weekly we're horrified to discover that our Smart TVs really could be spying on us. 📺👀 Plus, we discuss what 1Password is doing for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and reveal our latest giveaway winner. 🏆🗳️ Vote for Random but Memorable!Random but Memorable is eligible to win a 2024 Signal Listener’s Choice Award!Yo...
2024-10-151h 11
Random but MemorableLife Admin Selfie Fatigue with Troy HuntAre the frequent stories about data breaches in the news making us desensitized? 🗞️ 📈 On today's episode, friend-of-the-show Troy Hunt reveals how we can combat data breach fatigue and reflects on how the landscape of cyberattacks has changed over the past 10 years of Have I Been Pwned. Plus, we lift the lid on all the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly, and launch a brand new giveaway! The prize? One year of 1Password for free and getting to name our next episode! 🏆🔐 From the Vault - It's Giveaway Time! 🏆Name our next episode! Use 1Password's memorab...
2024-10-0152 min
Random but MemorableHuman Factor Authentication Pitch with Dr. Erik HuffmanAre there personality traits that make some people more vulnerable to cyberattacks? We lift the lid on this and more in a one-of-a-kind interview with cyberpsychologist, Dr Erik Huffman. Tune in, as Erik unpacks the human-element of security, how AI is transforming social engineering, and how we can turn humans from the weakest security link into our greatest superpower. ⛓️💥🦸♂️💥If that wasn't enough to tickle your earbuds, we squirm at recent news that Facebook could be listening in on our phone's microphones in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, Agony Aunt Roo answers all your questions in #Ask1Password, including the all important que...
2024-09-1756 min
Random but MemorableDoughnut Panic Sting Operation with Joseph CoxStrap yourselves in for a wild ride, as we kick off a new season with the incredible true story of the largest FBI sting operation ever. Cybersecurity author and journalist, Joseph Cox, unpacks his best-selling book, Dark Wire. Learn how the FBI built its own app to wiretap the world and turn the tide on the criminal underground, with privacy implications for everyone. Trust us, you won't want to miss this one. 🤯🎙️We also launch a brand new Agony Aunt segment, where you can ask Roo anything! This is a chance to ask all your burning questions, from sec...
2024-07-231h 06
Random but MemorableFounder to Founder Fireside Chat with Sara Teare and Adamaka AjaeloSurprise! Tune in for our bonus episode, as we host a founder-to-founder fireside chat. 🔥🪵 Join 1Password Founder, Sara Teare, and Self-eSTEM founder, Adamaka Ajaelo as they share their personal experiences as women in STEM careers and the things they've learned along the way. Settle in and learn how you can overcome some of the common challenges when working in the cybersecurity industry. We hope you enjoy this bonus episode!Please join us for a brand new season starting July 23rd, 2024.🎙 Self-eSTEM – Adamaka Ajaelo👉 Visit: selfestem.org🗞️ Self-eSTEM – News and Updates📲 Follow @selfestem on Instagram📲 Follow Adamaka Ajaelo on Link...
2024-07-0219 min
Random but MemorableLift As You Climb with Adamaka Ajaelo from Self-eSTEMHow can we foster diversity and champion inclusivity in the cybersecurity industry? And how do we support and encourage more BIPOC women and girls to get into tech? Our final episode of the season invites Self-eSTEM founder, Adamaka Ajaelo, to have this important and inspiring conversation with 1Password Founder Sara Teare. 🗣We also dissect what looks to be turning into one of the largest data breaches ever, in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we go out with a bang in our final game of Security Blank. 💥🏆 Listener Survey Giveaway – Win 1 Year of 1PasswordFill out our listene...
2024-06-1856 min
Random but MemorablePreviously Generated Internet Slop with Jason MellerShould businesses be tying compensation and bonuses to security performance? We debate this question and more in the latest instalment of Watchtower Weekly. It's also time to get your best guesses ready for the penultimate game of Security Blank! 🤷Plus, we sit down with Jason Meller to discuss the recent acquisition of Kolide and what it means for the future of 1Password. In this episode, you'll learn how we can all make the productive way to work the secure way to work. 🔐💻🏰 Watchtower WeeklyMicrosoft is tying executive pay to security performanceRansomware crooks now SIM swap exec...
2024-06-0458 min
Random but MemorableThe RSA SpecialIt's our RSA special! 🎉 Join the podcast gang and 1Password's Chief Product Officer, Steve Won, as we unpack everything that went down at 2024's RSA Conference. Hear all about 1Password's game changing RSA announcement and the reaction, plus we share what the team got up to – straight from the conference floor!Don't worry, just because it's the RSA Special doesn't mean we didn't have time to play a round of Security Blank! But this time with a narcissistic twist... 😳Introducing Extended Access Management (XAM)1Password Extended Access ManagementIntroducing Extended Access ManagementExtended Access Management ebook1Password...
2024-05-2135 min
Random but MemorableShadow IT Incident Sequel with Charlie Livingston from WagestreamWhether or not you're familiar with shadow IT, know this: it's everywhere. Our guest this week, Charlie Livingstone, shines a light on the growing problem of shadow IT and how Wagestream are managing the risks it poses. Sit down with Roo and Charlie, as they unpack what shadow IT actually is, the growing challenges associated with it, and what we can do to safeguard ourselves and our organizations. 🔦🖥️In Watchtower Weekly we cover everything from new crypto scams to a surprise second data breach for Roku: The Credential Stuffing Attack Sequel. Plus, we shake up Security Blank by guess...
2024-04-2348 min
Random but MemorableFamily Online Safety Sandwich with Stephen Balkam from FOSIHow can we make the online world safer for our kids and families? This episode, we learn how to strike a harmonious balance of online privacy and security with founder of the Family Online Safety Institute, Stephen Balkam. Tune in to hear his top tips for keeping our kids and families digital lives safe. 👨👩👧👦🔐We also unlock a few metaphorical and literal doors in Watchtower Weekly, as we react to the latest security vulnerabilities to hit the headlines.🔓🚪 Plus, Roo hosts a pun-packed round of Security Blank. (And yes, Anna did send him the answers...)🏆 Giveaway – Win 1 Year of 1Pass...
2024-04-091h 00
Random but MemorableThe Festive Quiz Special ft. Jack Rhysider and Carole TheriaultIt's our final episode of the year! We’ve pulled together a panel of special guests for the fun and festive Security Quiz of the Year - 2023 edition. 🎄📝🎅🏼 Podcasting royalty, Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries and Carole Theriault from Smashing Security, join the panel to help us unpack another year in cybersecurity. Bring on the belly-laughs! 🤣We also crown the ultimate winner of HackerNoHacker in the grand finale, and unveil our brand new game for 2024: Security Blank. 🥳👑If you've enjoyed the show this season, we’d appreciate you leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to po...
2023-12-1245 min
Random but MemorableModern Cloud Threat Socks with DatadogShould businesses be worried about the AI security threat? How do we protect our children's devices from malware? We dive into all that and more in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we sat-down with Jason and Nimisha from Datadog to discuss some of the challenges of securing the cloud and why it's important to get cloud security right. We also unveil a new 1Password SIEM integration with Datadog that gives you greater visibility into the security posture of your business, all from one central location! 🤖🐕🏰 Watchtower WeeklyWidely available children’s tablet has malware and exposes kids’ dataDol...
2023-11-2849 min
Random but MemorableWrong Movie Airplane Tampering with Ken Munro from Pen Test PartnersWe're taking a trip to the movies this episode.🍿 With people speaking with ChatGPT for hours, are we bringing 2013’s sci-fi movie Her closer to reality? And can we really hack airplanes like that iconic scene in Die Hard 2? We unpack all that and more.We're also excited to welcome back friend-of-the-show, Ken Munro, from Pen Test Partners. Ken shares his latest wild discoveries pen-testing airplane security during the pandemic.🔒✈️If all that wasn't enough, we announce our final giveaway winners for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, share our latest 1Password tips, and end with a classic game of Hack...
2023-11-1456 min
Random but MemorableHalloween Bug Hunting Tricks with Katie Paxton-FearHow does it feel to find your first bug? What makes a good bug hunter? We get into all that and more with bug bounty hunter and face by the InsiderPhD YouTube channel, Katie Paxton-Fear.We also unpack the recent 23andMe data leak in Watchtower Weekly and share some fun and festive family-themed 1Password tricks in Did You Know?! 👨👩👧👦🎄🏰 Watchtower Weekly23andMe leaks data on over a million users, but DNA info remains safeHacker leaks millions more 23andMe user records on cybercrime forumOver 40,000 admin portal accounts use 'admin' as a passwordDead grandma locket request tricks Bing Chat’s AI int...
2023-10-3153 min
Random but MemorablePrivate Electronic Graffiti Tags with Graham Cluley from Smashing SecurityHow has the cybersecurity landscape changed since the days of the floppy-disc? 💾 This week, we sit down with Smashing Security's Graham Cluley, to reflect on how threats have evolved. Graham also dishes his top security tips and explains why celebrating infamous hackers angers him. 🤬Tune in for our favorite ways to use tags with 1Password in Did You Know? Plus, Roo hosts HackerNoHacker for a Matt vs Sara showdown. 🥊💥🎉 Giveaway - Cybersecurity Awareness MonthWe’re running a giveaway!In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month during the month of October, we're giving you the cha...
2023-10-1749 min
Random but MemorableEthical Pizza Delivery Hobbies with Jamie WoodruffStrap yourselves in, because today we're joined by one of the world's most notorious and ethical hackers: Jamie Woodruff. From impersonating a Domino’s pizza delivery driver to malware infected e-cigarettes, Jamie takes us on a wild ride of social engineering attacks and the great lengths hackers will go to exploit targets. 💻🍕We also celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a giveaway and announce the game-changing passkey support new to 1Password. 🎉🎉 Giveaway - Cybersecurity Awareness MonthWe’re running a giveaway!In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month during the month of October, we're giving you...
2023-10-0352 min
Random but MemorableResilient Leader Rock Band with Sarah Armstrong-Smith from MicrosoftHow can security leaders be effective and resilient in one of the world's most fast-paced sectors? We're joined by Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, Sarah Armstrong-Smith, who offers her advice on crisis management and building a human-first security culture. 🚨🧑💻We also serve up our latest 1Password tips in Did You Know? Plus, an episode wouldn't be complete without a game of HackerNoHacker! 🔐💻🏰 Watchtower WeeklyX wants permission to start collecting your biometric data and employment historyThousands of dollars stolen from Texas ATMs using Raspberry PiGoogle Chrome pushes ahead with targeted ads based on your browser history🎙 ...
2023-09-1959 min
Random but MemorableTeach Bot Cybersecurity Recipes with Clint BodungenCan ChatGPT help us unlock new cyber skills? 🔓🤖 Tune in to find out, as we sit down with Clint Bodungen, author of the upcoming book: ChatGPT for Cybersecurity CookBook: Learn practical generative AI recipes to supercharge your cyber skills. On today's show, we discover how to harness AI and large language models for good, in order to release our full potential in real-world cybersecurity. 🦸♀️💥If that wasn't enough to tickle your earbuds, we also dive into the latest security mishaps in Watchtower Weekly. Tune in to hear more 1Password tips and hilarity in our newest game: HackerNoHacker 🤷♂️🎧🏰 Watchtower WeeklyA...
2023-09-0538 min
Random but MemorableWannabe Barbie Watchtower CrazeFrom a wannabe rapper guilty of bitcoin laundering to scammers who are using Barbie-mania to steal personal information, we have all that and more in this episode’s Watchtower Weekly. 💰👠We also sit-down with 1Password Business customer Vlad Boldura from Visma. He shares how Visma got started with 1Password, how they rolled it out across the organization, and the incredible impact it’s made since implementation.Plus, we introduce our brand-new and highly requested security tips segment: Did You Know❓🏰 Watchtower WeeklyWannabe rapper guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launderingZoom says its new AI tools aren’t...
2023-08-2245 min
Random but MemorableFancy Bear Grunge Nostalgia with Scott J. ShapiroIt’s the final episode of the season! Join us for one last action-packed show as we break down all the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly and get nostalgic with a 90s-themed game of Play Your Passwords Right. 💿🛼🎮🎶We’re also lucky enough to be joined by Scott J. Shapiro, author of the latest cybersecurity true-crime novel Fancy Bear Goes Phishing: The Dark History of the Information Age, in Five Extraordinary Hacks. Tune in to find out more about some of history’s most astonishing cyberattacks and what we can learn from them.We'll be back with a new...
2023-06-1357 min
Random but MemorableArtificial Intelligence Mega MixtapeIn this episode we're bringing you a very special AI Edition of Watchtower Weekly. Tune in as we explain why all the headlines about AI cracking passwords are actually old news. And how AI is making pop fans’ fantasies come true. 🤖🔤🎶We're also joined by Anna Pobletts for This Week at 1Password, where we unveil “Passage by 1Password” and two exciting new products: Passkey Complete and Passkey Flex. Settle in to find out what these solutions mean for passkeys and the passwordless future.Plus, if all that wasn't enough, we get nostalgic with an 80s-themed round of Play Y...
2023-05-3048 min
Random but MemorableRapid World Cat Update with Joseph South from Security UnfilteredFrom Around the World in 8 Passwords to Watchtower Weekly, we have a packed-out show for you today! 🌎 🏰 Tune in as we discuss how Apple and Google are working together to limit AirTag stalking and Apple’s first ever ‘rapid’ security update.We're also joined by the host of the Security Unfiltered podcast and Principal Cloud Security Engineer, Joseph South. If the cloud is your jam, kick back and settle in as we cover good cloud security, the challenges facing cloud engineers, and much, much more! ☁️🏰 Watchtower Weekly1Password blog: 1Password Developer Tools joins the GitHub Student Devel...
2023-05-1643 min
Random but MemorableThe Developer SpecialJoin us for the developer special! 👩💻🧑💻 Roosits down with a panel of special guests to discuss how we're working and engaging with the dev community, the incredible suite of 1Password developer tools available, and a sneak peak at all the exciting things we have planned for the future.For more info on how 1Password supports developers visit: developer.1password.com🔐 This Week at 1Password - Simon Barendse & Dennis Kromhout van der MeerBack stage access to all things 1Password! Joining us this week are Shell Integrations & CLI Sr Developer, Simon Barendse, and Director of Product Management...
2023-05-0241 min
Random but MemorableShow Smart Passkey SupportIs this really the 'death of passwords'? 🪦🔤 Steve Won, Chief Product Officer at 1Password, jumps into the deep end on today's show. Tune in, as we cover all things passwordless, passkeys, and how 1Password is leading the way to a passwordless future.We also lift the lid on all the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly, and reveal the iconic Random but Memorable game you voted to bring back in our listener poll! 🥁🗳️🏰 Watchtower WeeklyCisotopia! The world's first-ever cybersecurity toy storeHackers Can Remotely Open Smart Garage Doors Across the WorldGenesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down...
2023-04-1842 min
Random but MemorableUnlock Darknet Data Doom with Jack Rhysider from Darknet DiariesJack is back! We're thrilled to welcome Jack Rhysider, host of the Darknet Diaries, back to the show this week to discuss some of the incredible true stories from the dark side of the internet.🕵️We also introduce Unlock with Okta for 1Password Business, and unpack all the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly. 🔓🏰 Watchtower Weekly1Password blog: Unlock with Okta for 1Password BusinessWhatsApp: Rather be blocked in UK than weaken securityTelehealth startup Cerebral shared millions of patients’ data with advertisersMozilla study lambasts Google over ‘misleading’ privacy labels on top Android apps🎙 Guest Interview – Jack Rhys...
2023-03-2148 min
Random but MemorablePasswordless Future Chatbot Optimism with Andrew Shikiar from FIDO AllianceGoodbye, passwords. 👋 On the show today, we chat with Andrew Shikiar from FIDO Alliance to get the lowdown on all things passwordless and what it means for the future of authentication.In Watchtower Weekly, we discuss the hilarious but scary capabilities of a chatbot (aka ChatGPT) as well as a recent Reddit data breach.We also welcome back 1Password founder, Sara Teare, who is joining us as a new host! 🎉🎙🏰 Watchtower WeeklyChatGPT could be used by 'bad actors' and should be regulatedDeveloper pleads guilty to hacking his own company after pretending to investigat...
2023-02-2149 min
Random but MemorableOne Hundredth Episode SpecialWe're back with a bang with our 100th episode special! 💯🎉 Come and join the podcast gang as we reminisce over the show's random but memorable history.We also discuss THAT LastPass hack in Watchtower Weekly and talk about 1Password's acquisition of Passage and what it means for a passwordless future.Plus, we finally award our 100th Episode giveaway winners and get more random than ever in a game of Rapid Fire Security Questions! 🤪❓🏰 Watchtower WeeklyLastPass, recently announced that password hashes were included in an August 2022 breach of their cloud storageNorton LifeLock password manage...
2023-01-2437 min
Random but MemorableThe Passwordless SpecialIt's the Passwordless Special! 🎉😱 We sit down with 1Password's Matt O'Leary and Ernest Chi to discuss the future of passwords and passwordless authentication, including recent developments and challenges to passwordless technologies.Grab a cuppa, and settle in as we predict what a passwordless future might look like. 🔮✨Plus, we launch a milestone giveaway to celebrate 100 episodes of Random but Memorable! 🎉 🎁 Giveaway!To celebrate 100 episodes of Random but Memorable next episode, we’re giving listeners the chance to win 5 years of 1Password for free and some 1Password swag.All you need to do is leave...
2022-07-1228 min
Random but MemorableSentient Chatbot Croissant InsightsHas a Google AI chatbot become sentient? And will a U.S. ban on the sale of location and health data make a difference? Join us this episode to find out, as we discuss everything from savory croissants to cross-site browser cookies. 🥐🍪We also invite Scott Lougheed, 1Password’s Manager of Education & Training, to the show, to celebrate the launch of Insights from 1Password: An intuitive new dashboard for 1Password Business users. Settle in for This Week at 1Password, as we give you the lowdown on how to monitor and mitigate security risks across your business. 📈🏰 Watcht...
2022-06-2849 min
Random but MemorableDelete Message Security QuestionsOn today’s show we react to WWDC, discuss everything new with iOS 16, and what Passkeys will mean for passwords. Plus we offer up an extended-edition of Watchtower Weekly and kick-off a brand new game! Who will stumble and be lost for words in our Security Question Generation Game?❓👀🏰 Watchtower WeeklyApple WWDC 2022: The 16 biggest announcementsApple passkey feature will be our first taste of a truly password-less futureRansomware demands acts of kindness to get your files backVodafone plans carrier-level user tracking for targeted adsTwitter Fined $150M for Security Data MisuseTim Hortons app violated privacy laws in collection...
2022-06-1428 min
Random but MemorableOpen Source Lost Quest with Christina Warren from GitHubIn this jam-packed episode, we reveal our giveaway winners and invite you to compete in the Quest for the Lost Console – our three week online puzzle game event with real world prizes! Tune in for an exclusive podcast clue. 🎮🎙We also sit down with not just one, but two guests! Christina Warren stops by to tell us all about GitHub's Maintainer Month and building open source communities. We're also joined by 1Password's Jody Heavener, to unveil the new game-changing VSCode extension in This Week at 1Password. 🎮 Quest for the Lost Console1passwordconsolequest.gg1Password blog: Quest f...
2022-05-3135 min
Random but MemorableWeirdest Mobile App DocumentaryOn the show today, we cast our own Conti ransomware documentary and, in Watchtower Weekly, we marvel at government quantum computing. We also invite 1Password's Director of Product Design, Jamie Heuze, to discuss 1Password 8 on iOS and Android – now in early access! Hit play to find out all the delicious new features and for a backstage look into the design process. 🎟🤘🏰 Watchtower WeeklyUS offers $15 million reward for info on Conti ransomware gangCosta Rica declares national emergency after Conti ransomware attacksCaramel credit card stealing service is growing in popularityWhite House: Prepare for cryptography-cracking quantum computers🔐...
2022-05-1744 min
Random but MemorableMission Impossible Mac LaunchThis week we welcome a new host to the show Emily, we talk about her cliffhanger action movie style dream involving Matt and Roo. If that wasn't enough already we also talk to Mitch about today's launch of 1Password 8 for Mac and we launch a brand new competition! 🙌In Watchtower weekly we talk about new privacy and algorithm legislation coming from the European Union and why the mute button might not be muting you as much as you think. 🤐🎉 Introducing 1Password 8 🎉 🏰 Watchtower WeeklyGoogle, Meta, and others will have to explain their algorithms under...
2022-05-0341 min
Random but MemorableBest Of Guests SpecialLove a good security tip? We've got you covered in this episode as we round up the very best security advice from our past expert guests.We also talk about the MailChimp data breach and the UK teens behind the infamous LAPSUS$ hacking group, in this week's Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we have some fun conjuring up password-related movie titles – coming soon to a theater near you… 🍿🎬🏰 Watchtower WeeklyTwo teenagers charged in relation to LAPSUS$ hacking group investigationApple and Facebook reportedly provided personal user data to hackers posing as law enforcementHackers breach MailChimp's internal tools to targe...
2022-04-1946 min
Random but MemorableMinority Report Super Computer with David BaderThis week we discover the real-world capabilities of supercomputers in cybersecurity and how data analysis can uncover insider threats with Distinguished Professor David Bader. We also wind back the clock and look at how far computing has come, from David's work building the first ever Linux supercomputer to the revolutionary chip inside the PlayStation 3. 🎮 🖥Plus, in Watchtower Weekly, we discuss the recent Okta data breach and the new password sharing fee Netflix is testing. Finally, if Roo's mind wasn't blown enough, we play the Random but Memorable meta edition of Ridiculous Requirements! 🤯🏰 Watchtower WeeklyOkta reveals...
2022-04-0541 min
Random but MemorableNightmare Villain Bug BountyOn today's episode we're unveiling 1Password's exciting new developer tools with our VP of Product Management, Tony Myers. Settle in for This Week at 1Password to learn more about the new SSH capability, CLI 2.0, our developer docs portal, and the frictionless workflow developers can expect.We also grimace our way through the security news in Watchtower Weekly (much like our reaction to rising gas prices) – you might want to think twice about checking prices using privacy-guzzling GasBuddy. ⛽️🏰 Watchtower Weekly1Password blog: We’ve increased our top bug bounty reward with Bugcrowd to $1 million1Password blog: SSH an...
2022-03-2244 min
Random but MemorablePuzzle Solving Developer Community with Jeremiah Peschka from Stack OverflowThis week, we’re joined by Jeremiah Peschka from Stack Overflow to learn why building communities for developers is so important, and how code is reshaping our world in 2022.In Watchtower Weekly this episode, we also discuss how hacking communities have responded to the conflict in Ukraine and how graphics-chip giant, Nvidia, may have got revenge on its hackers. Plus, if Wordle wasn’t addictive enough, we also take a look at the lesser-known version: PassWORDLE! 🟩 🟨🇺🇦 Ukraine Support Charities & ResourcesICRC - International Committee of the Red CrossUNHCR - UN High Commissioner for RefugeesIRC...
2022-03-0845 min
Random but MemorableHistorically Bad Musical MovieToday we're joined by 1Password's Director of Security, Adam Caudill (and an unexpected rooster 🐓), to give us a 1Password Basics primer on credential stuffing and how 1Password works to keep you safe online.We also can't peel our eyes away from the recent security news in Watchtower Weekly, but hey, it might get us access to the most prestigious eye-tracking apps – like MoviePass.To top it all off we have a musical-themed round of Ridiculous Requirements, including bonus points for theatrically singing. 🎭🏰 Watchtower WeeklyWho would make a good celebrity B or C lister to...
2022-02-2241 min
Random but MemorableSecret Agency Space Nerds with Jason Meller from KolideFind out how a researcher uncovered a secret German intelligence agency using an Apple AirTag, and how Ozzy Osbourne's (yes, you read that right) NFT project turned into a scam – all in this episode’s Watchtower Weekly. We also invite Kolide CEO and founder, Jason Meller, to discuss user-first endpoint management, empowering the end-user, and creating a culture of security. Plus, Anna gets revenge in Ridiculous Requirements: Capital City edition! 🏙🏰 Watchtower WeeklyMandatory Olympics iOS and Android apps are spying on athletes for ChinaOzzy Osbourne’s NFT project shared a scam link, and followers l...
2022-02-0847 min
Random but MemorableNew Year Security ResolutionsAre you looking to declutter your digital life in 2022? Then we have some top tips for you! Tune in as we share how a digital declutter can improve your security in the New Year. 🧹Plus we unveil some exciting 1Password news and expose all the latest security headlines in Watchtower Weekly (just as proficiently as the shutdown of ransomware gang: REvil.) And we're back with a bang for a James Bond themed round of Ridiculous Requirements! 💥🏰 Watchtower Weekly1Password blog: Bringing human-centric security to everyoneNorton Antivirus Now Comes With … a CryptominerRussia’s FSB ‘shuts down’ notorious...
2022-01-2536 min
Random but MemorableSelf Driving Open BarPull up a chair to the Random but Memorable open bar as we share some of our feedback highlights from the listener survey.🍻 We also weave our way through some terrifying news stories in Watchtower Weekly (a lot more efficiently than a self-driving suitcase it seems).Plus, get your graduate caps at the ready as Jason and Brandon join us to go through our free online learning platform: 1Password University! 🎓 We discuss the full scope of the platform, everything you can learn, and so much more.Finally, limber up those vocal cords for a tongue-twister of a r...
2021-11-3043 min
Random but MemorableCrypto Stolen House DisgustIt’s a particularly icky round of Ridiculous Requirements on this week's episode, and an all-new extended Watchtower Weekly. And you asked for more security news so we’re going to give it to you! (Please don't blame us for any additional side-effects of disgust...)In other news *shuffles papers on desk* we're also joined by 1Password's very own Phil Letourneau. Settle in as Phil takes us through the history behind our new password secure sharing tool and gives some top tips on how to use it. PSST – you won't want to miss it! 🤫🏰 Watchtower WeeklyHow...
2021-11-1635 min
Random but MemorableRidiculous Nosey Neighbor Scam with Jorij Abraham from Scamadviser.comAre scammers winning in 2021? This week we welcome Jorij Abraham to the show to fill us in on the global state of scams and how you can avoid them. Jorij shares why "nothing is as dangerous as an angry developer" and how anger fuelled the beginnings of Scamadviser.com.We're also joined again by 1Password founder Sara Teare as we rundown all the security news in Watchtower Weekly (faster than a school lunch queue with facial recognition). Plus, a new season means a brand new podcast game! Listen to the end for the grand unveiling of: Ridiculous...
2021-11-0241 min
Random but MemorableSecure Sharing Mug CollectionPSST! Want to know a secret? You can now securely share 1Password items with anyone! Tune in to learn more about our new secure sharing tool and how it will transform your digital life. We also go behind-the-scenes with Beyer and Nick to discover how they created the browser experience for iOS15 and what the future holds for 1Password in the browser.Plus, it's us vs the memorable password generator for our last ever Three Word Password, and Matt randomly, but memorably, shows off his royal mug collection. Don't say we don't spoil you. ☕️ 👑🏰 Watchtower WeeklyP...
2021-10-1945 min
Random but MemorableCrocodile Shower Privacy Settings with Troy HuntPlease take a moment to grieve as there’s no Watchtower Weekly this episode 🖤😔. But never fear! Instead we share the privacy settings you should change with iOS 15, what's new with 1Password for Safari, and our exciting new integration with Fastmail.We also welcome back three-time guest to the show: Troy Hunt. Settle in as we discuss data breaches, crocodiles, and our brand new video series collaboration: Hello CISO 👋💬 We talked about...The iOS 15 Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now1Password for Safari for iOS 15 is hereProtect your privacy with 1Password and FastmailFormer malware distrib...
2021-10-0533 min
Random but MemorableMedieval Software Update Hysteria with Aral BalkanBack by popular demand this week is 1Password founder Sara Teare! 🙌 While Matt’s away the cats will play – and bring you a particularly fast and loose episode of Random but Memorable. Yep – we’re breaking all the rules, starting with Four Word Password (instead of three), and an ending so nice we say I love you twice.We also discuss a whole lot in Watchtower Weekly, including a crucial software update to patch some nasty 'zero-click' iPhone spyware, and how vape receipts helped convict a cyber-criminal who botnetted thousands of passwords! 🤖🚭Plus, we’re joined again by Sma...
2021-09-2143 min
Random but MemorableAnother Masked Vigilante Fear with Karen RenaudDoes fear encourage us to care more about privacy? And what exactly keeps people from using password managers? We sit down with Karen Renaud – computer scientist, researcher, and professor – to discover the fascinating answers to all our burning questions.Plus, we give you the lowdown on what’s new with 1Password 8 for Mac, and share the (slightly embarrassing) names we've given to our 1Password vaults and devices. Not only that, but we also unpack all the controversy around Apple's latest plans, yet another T-Mobile breach, and the masked vigilante exposing trolls on TikTok. 🍏 📱 ⏰🏰 Watchtower Weekly1Password 8 for M...
2021-08-2447 min
Random but MemorableFavorite Moment Evil Clown with Adam & Beau from What the HackIt took 75 episodes before Anna & Roo learned the capital of Australia and that humans have two hands. Yep, you’ll need to tune in to make any sense of that. Join us for our 75th Episode Special as we continue on with the same chaos you’ve come to know and love from Random but Memorable. Oh, and we talk about security too – promise!We’re also joined by Adam Levin and Beau Friedlander from What the Hack: A new cyber-podcast that is one part true-crime whodunnit and one part how to fix it – with actionable learnings from perso...
2021-08-1035 min
Random but MemorableEmail Alias Rabbit Hole with Ricardo Signes from FastmailAnother week, another ransomware attack. Tune into Watchtower Weekly as we size up hacker-gang REvil, their latest victim, and how the EU is planning to stop these 'nightmare' ransom attacks.We also invite the CTO at Fastmail, Ricardo Signes, to the show. Learn more about the privacy-focused email service, the benefits of unique email aliases, and the future of email. 📧Kind regards, 1Password🏰 Watchtower WeeklyKaseya ransomware attackers demand $70 million, claim they infected over a million devicesEU wants emergency team for 'nightmare' cyber-attacksWestern Digital My Book Live drives being maliciously erasedAnother day, another...
2021-07-1340 min
Random but MemorableSecure Websites Hamburger Shortage with Josh Aas from Let’s EncryptDid climate activists take down the world’s largest meat supplier? And does England's NHS really need patient data for 'research' purposes? We answer all that and more in this week's Watchtower Weekly.We also invite very special guest, and Executive Director at Let's Encrypt, Josh Aas, to the show. Join us as we discuss our new partnership and how you can help them secure the last 10% of the internet with HTTPS.Also, it's girl power this week as Cat & Anna try to takedown Matt in Three Word Password. 👭🏰 Watchtower WeeklyTikTok just gave...
2021-06-1538 min
Random but MemorableFree Internet Doorbell HorrorWe're not satisfied with just one podcast, so join us this week for the first episode of our new show: Where did you put it?! A podcast all about where (and where not) to put your Apple AirTags.Juuuust kidding. We do, however, get carried away discussing the wild new hack to Apple's AirTag in Watchtower Weekly, as well as all the horrors of the Eufy camera glitch, and the growing mass surveillance of Ring Doorbells. This episode is starting to feel like an unwanted sequel to Paranormal Activity!If that's not enough to wet...
2021-06-0132 min
Random but MemorableHimalayan Freedom Cheese Supply with John Verdi from FPFAfter another bad attempt to record a professional intro we talk all about supply chains first Apples then cheese. John Verdi from the Future of Privacy Forum joins us for a second time to discuss everything from biometrics, to virtual and augmented reality.Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day and the launch of our new partnership with the Freedom of the Press Foundation. We announced that we'll be supporting the nonprofit by matching donations made during their latest fundraiser. It builds on our 1Password for Journalism initiative, which allows any reporter to use our password manager for f...
2021-05-0442 min
Random but MemorableSecrets Automation Smitten SpecialLast week, 1Password launched Secrets Automation, a new way to secure, orchestrate, and manage the secrets in your infrastructure, like API tokens and private certificates. So this episode we're joined by Marc Mackenbach and Carson Brown from the Secrets Automation team, to discuss the exciting launch and what it means for users. We also cover all the fallout from the Facebook flaw that leaked the data of 500 million users, and why pet names still don't make good passwords in Watchtower Weekly. Plus, we try to guess our first listener suggestion in Three Word Password: Expert Mode. 🚨 Spoiler aler...
2021-04-2043 min
Random but MemorableDystopian Escape Room Algorithm with Colin Kennedy from RampThis week on the show, we invite Colin Kennedy of Ramp to discuss how they're revolutionizing the world of online corporate spending, and to chat about a new partnership with 1Password.We also look at the burning issues of our time, everything from a cyber insurance firm hit by ransomware, to AI-powered Amazon trucks, with a bonus debate on how best to boil water. 🫖🧐And finally, we unveil our brand new game: Three Word Password! Take it from us, you don't want to miss this.🏰 Watchtower WeeklyCyber insurance giant CNA hit by ransomw...
2021-04-0638 min
Random but MemorableVirtual Cruise Deepfake TrackerThis week, it's all about the two most important cruises in our lives, as we discuss everything from Tom Cruise deepfakes to our annual 1Password cruise. Find out how we pulled off an epic virtual voyage on the Encryption of the Seas.We also take a look at why tech companies should care about diversity as we're joined by CFO, Jeannie De Guzman, for This Week at 1Password.As always, we finish up with the game-craze sweeping the nation. Get your capes at the ready, for Play Your Passwords Right: Superhero Edition. 🦹 🦸♀🏰 Watchtower WeeklyApple...
2021-03-0935 min
Random but MemorableMac Malware Hacker Poison with Patrick WardleMac-fans rejoice, as Patrick Wardle stops by to talk all things nerdy and Apple on the show today. Fresh off the 1Password virtual cruise, come and join us for some Mac malware myth-busting, and discover the benefits Mac users can expect from Big Sur and the M1 chip.We also uncover some horror stories in Watchtower Weekly this episode. With a hacker's attempt to poison Florida's water supply, and an ugly ransomware attack on the Cyberpunk 2077 studio, we're hoping we can sleep tonight. 💤🏰 Watchtower WeeklyGoogle is weighing an anti-tracking feature for AndroidCyberpunk 2077 studio falls v...
2021-02-2346 min
Random but MemorableBotnet Takedown Printer ConfusionThis week, we attempt to clear up all the confusion around WhatsApp's new privacy policy in Watchtower Weekly, and admire the takedown of the now-infamous botnet, Emotet.Stopping by for This Week at 1Password is Rick Fillion. Rick is VP of Engineering for 1Password.com and shares some exciting new integrations for the admin console, and what that might mean for the future.If that's not enough to get you reaching for your AirPods, 1Password's very own Cat Friend joins the line-up, to answer all your questions in #Ask1Password and run Play Your Passwords...
2021-02-0934 min
Random but MemorableSeriously Proud Floor CultureStrap yourselves in for a fun one this week, as 1Password founder Sara Teare joins the podcast. Does Facebook really care about small businesses? And do T-Mobile really take your security very seriously? All that, and more in Watchtower Weekly this episode.Plus, we invite Sara to share how the team has grown throughout the years in This Week at 1Password. Find out what it's like to work here and settle in as we get all sentimental. ❤️To save us from getting too choked up and misty eyed, we end with a fun and particularly sham...
2021-01-2640 min
Random but MemorableAustralian Christmas Trifle Special with Troy HuntWe're serving up holiday spirit by the bucket load this week for our Christmas Special. Join the gang and special guest-host, Troy Hunt, as they dissect what an Australian Christmas looks like. Spoiler alert! 🚨 It's very hot. Plus, of course we couldn't conclude the year without making some security forecasts for 2021. Grab a spoon and dig in, as we gorge our way through some infosec predictions, like all the layers of a trifle dessert.If that wasn't enough to wet your appetite (even after one too many roast potatoes) we have Play Your Passwords Right: Festi...
2020-12-2937 min
Random but MemorableExam Surveillance Privacy PrinceIs the fight against hospital ransomware the next big blockbuster movie? Exactly how much good can come from exam surveillance tools?Plus, Matt also sits down with Privacy Officer, Pilar Garcia, to discuss all things privacy at 1Password. Finally, we couldn't leave you without the latest edition of Play Your Passwords Right – as usual, we had some time to kill at the end. 🚨🏰 Watchtower WeeklyA cybercrime group is targeting US hospitalsWhatsApp is adding disappearing messagesStudents are rebelling against eye-tracking exam surveillance tools🔐 This Week at 1PasswordBack stage access to all things 1P...
2020-11-1734 min
Random but MemorableFormally Ban Terrible PasswordsThis week: Is behavioral advertising out of control? (Short answer: yes, but listen in to find out why.) Plus, our very own David Hogg joins us to reveal the fun and unique ways people use 1Password.Finally, fingers meet buzzers for the customary chaos of Play Your Passwords Right, complete with giveaway results! Ready? Let's go… 🚨🏰 Watchtower WeeklyIreland’s data watchdog slammed for letting adtech carry on ‘biggest breach of all time’Google 'formally' bans stalkerware apps from the Play Store'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'🔐 This Week at 1PasswordBa...
2020-10-0637 min
Random but MemorableLip Reading Payment Method with Bo Jiang from Privacy.comThree words: Safer. Online. Payments. Bo Jiang of Privacy.com joins us to talk about our exciting new partnership that will let you create virtual payment cards in your browser and store them in 1Password. Find out more at: https://blog.1password.com/privacy-virtual-cardsPlus, your burning questions answered in this week's #Ask1Password, and Roo pops in for Play Your Passwords Right: Star Wars edition. I have a bad feeling about this… ✨🚀Watchtower WeeklyApple delays privacy feature that would let iPhone owners keep ad tracking at bayA Florida teen allegedly shut down remo...
2020-09-2242 min
Random but MemorableMagic Kombucha Linux ReleaseHeard the news? 📣 1Password is coming to Linux! Settle in, as Extensions Team Lead Mitch Cohen delivers the scoop on how 1Password for Linux came to be – and what you can expect from the release later this year. Plus there's a hilariously short-lived, Harry Potter-themed edition of Play Your Passwords Right. All this, plus all the security news your ears can handle, right here. Mischief managed 🧙♀️🏰 Watchtower WeeklyBoeing 747s still get critical updates via floppy disksOver a Billion Android Devices at Risk of Data TheftTea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers🔐 This Week at 1Password
2020-08-2529 min
Random but MemorableMystery Spying Basement Cat with Troy HuntTroy Hunt is back for another Random but Memorable! 🎉 Fresh off their mini scooters, Matt and Troy discuss everything from data breaches, to the obscure personal information a cat forum needs to know. We also announce the release of 1Password's latest feature: domain breach report.Plus, Roo takes charge of the penultimate Real or Not Real and we reveal our latest giveaway. Don't say we never spoil you.Watchtower WeeklySony announces its bug bounty programGoogle Will Delete Your Data by Default — in 18 MonthsApple Catches TikTok Secretly Spying On Millions Of iPhone UsersGuest...
2020-07-1436 min
Random but MemorableWoefully Lax Security Drop with Jake MooreThis week, we lift the lid on a whole host of crazy stuff in Watchtower Weekly. From a scary case of eBay fronted cyber-stalking, to some woefully lax security at the CIA. We also announce Watchtower notifications – coming to 1Password! 🏰🚨Join the gang, as we unveil this new feature and much more.And if all that wasn't enough, we host a fun-packed interview with Jake Moore. Jake is Cybersecurity Specialist and Spokesperson for ESET. We're just going to drop that right in here.Watchtower WeeklyZoom does 180 on encryption plansFormer eBay executives charged with cyber-st...
2020-06-3041 min
Random but MemorableVirtual Kindness Pillow Gif with Eva Galperin from EFFHow can we protect free speech in 2020? And what exactly is Stalkerware? This week, we dive deeper into these pressing issues, as we're joined by Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity at EFF and Technical Advisor for the Freedom of the Press Foundation.We also discuss the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly (or whatever we're calling this segment now) and announce our Random Act of Kindness winners. 🎉Watchtower WeeklyEasyJet admits data of nine million were hackedEntire travel itineraries were stolen by hackers, Easyjet now tells victimsWhat Is Facebook Going To Do With 700 Million Gip...
2020-06-0239 min
Random but MemorableBiweekly Letter Cookie Consent with Perry CarpenterThis week, a listener letter gives us a well deserved slap on the wrist, before we jump into some Watchtower Bi-Weekly (a not so new segment.) Join the gang, as they discuss cookie consent, the differences between Coronavirus contact-tracing apps, and much more. We also welcome the wonderful Perry Carpenter to the show, author of Transformational Security Awareness, and Chief Evangelist & Strategy Officer at KnowBe4.There's still time to enter our Random Act of Kindness giveaway! Please suggest someone who needs 1Password and tweet @1Password using the #Ask1Password hashtag.Watchtower WeeklyCoronavirus contact-tracing...
2020-05-1947 min
Random but MemorableLockdown Hair Stand GoalThe gang have reached the embarrassing hair stage of lockdown, but we're not letting that dampen our spirits. Avoiding the inevitable home haircut, we rundown all the latest technology news in Watchtower Weekly. We also share some tips to help manage your 1Password account, and launch a Random Act of Kindness giveaway.Watchtower WeeklyA new iPhone email security bug may let hackers steal private dataAfter intense scrutiny, Zoom tightens up security with version 5Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flawStripe is logging your mouse movements on websites' payment pagesCuttlefish changing colors#Ask1Password
2020-05-0521 min
Random but MemorableGood News Email Prank with James Linton (SINON_REBORN)We're all in need of some positivity right now, so join us this week for our Good News Special. Without a Facebook scandal in sight, we round-up all the good tech news in Watchtower Weekly.We also had the pleasure to chat with James Linton, aka SINON_REBORN, a social engineer and famed email prankster, known for duping a huge list of high profile celebrities and politicians.Watchtower WeeklyWhatsApp introduces new limit on message forwardsGoogle backs Apple's SMS OTP standard proposalApple & Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technologyApple creates face shield for health...
2020-04-2144 min
Random but MemorableRemote Location Smart Toys with Ken Munro from Pen Test PartnersHow many smart devices do you own? And how many of them do you actually need? This week we discuss how safe these IoT devices really are, and all the challenges that come with penetration testing with Ken Munro from Pen Test Partners. Join us as we uncover a whole host of potential vulnerabilities, from the hilarious to the downright terrifying.We also dive into all the latest news in Watchtower Weekly and offer up some 1Password tips in our #Ask1Password segment.Watchtower WeeklyGovernments around the world are increasingly using location data...
2020-04-0744 min
Random but MemorableInnocent Humans Home WorkingHave you suddenly found yourself working from home due to COVID-19? At 1Password, we understand the challenges all too well – we’ve been an almost entirely remote workforce for 14 years. So this week, we share our personal tips and experiences to help get you setup from home.We also run down all the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly and introduce our latest #Ask1Password segment.Watchtower WeeklyElite hackers are using Coronavirus emails to set trapsApple now lets apps send ads in push notificationsGoogle data puts innocent man at the scene of a crim...
2020-03-2426 min
Random but MemorableFloating Building Cruise EditionJoin us for a very special cruise edition of the podcast - complete with a new music jingle! 🛳 🎶 Set sail with Matt & Roo on the 1Password annual retreat, as they rundown some of the latest news in Watchtower Weekly. This year, we didn't make the team sing, but we did cram Matt & Roo into a tiny bedroom to awkwardly discuss cybersecurity. Enjoy!Watchtower WeeklyFacebook’s Twitter and Instagram accounts are hijackedWacom tablets are spying on every app you open, and sending the data back to WacomGoogle Chrome to block file downloads – from .exe to .txt – over HTTP by...
2020-02-2519 min
Random but MemorableCyber Target Diamond Rain with Chris Boyd from MalwarebytesRoo-fans can rejoice as he returns to the show this week! Yep, the original gang is back together once more. Join us, as we mull over the latest news in Watchtower Weekly, including the huge Disney+ fallout.We also sit down with Chris Boyd, Lead Malware Intelligence Analyst at Malwarebytes. Pull up a chair, as we discuss the scariest discoveries of his career so far, as well as tips and tricks on how to protect yourself against today's most common scams.Watchtower WeeklyThousands of Disney+ customers are hackedArron Banks' private messages leaked by...
2019-12-0338 min
Random but MemorableRound Table Tips SpecialOn this jam-packed episode, we host an exciting round table special to run through some highly requested 1Password tips.Get your constant supply of tea ready, as we offer up our favourite 1Password tricks, unpack the latest tech news in Watchtower Weekly and kick-off a new segment: Real or Not Real?Also joining us for this rare in-person recording, is 1Password's very own Cat Friend! Top babe.It's giveaway time...Help to give an act of kindness this Thanksgiving.Recommend someone who you think needs 1Password. Give a good...
2019-11-1931 min
Random but MemorableBonus Thai Food Announcement with Dave, Roustem and ShinerBONUS EPISODE ALERT! Today we bring you exciting news, as 1Password has raised a round of funding in partnership with Accel. We are going to talk about how we got here, why Thai food played a significant role and why we looked to outside investment.Dave discusses working at IBM before moving on to work on a contract and meeting Roustem. Together they joined World Vision, but started to dream of something bigger over lunch. Built on a passion for Macs and an excessive amount of Thai food, 1Password was born. Fast forward several years, we talk...
2019-11-1425 min
Random but MemorableHandsome Password Squash Lock with John Rampton from Calendar.comThree guesses whose been hitting the security-headlines again this week? Yup, it's no surprise we find ourselves talking Facebook privacy once more. (Other social networks are available.) We also admire the work of Pen Test Partners, as they trial fingerprint smart-locks to see how secure they really are.Joining us this week is the wonderful John Rampton. Founder of Calendar.com and Due, John walks us through using 1Password over his multiple businesses.We talked about...Facebook Suspends ‘Tens of Thousands’ of AppsFacebook & WhatsApp to Share Messages with U.K PoliceThe BBC asked Pen Test...
2019-10-0829 min
Random but MemorableSurprisingly Advanced Fake Tomatoes with Mika Shah from MozillaIt's been a big week here at 1Password! Join us as we celebrate the launch of Advanced Protection for 1Password Business and a new release for iOS 13 - complete with dark mode, documents and voice control.Roo also sits down with Mika Shah, Head of Product Legal at Mozilla. Treat your ears, as they discuss data consent, GDPR, private browsing and more.We talked about...1Password 7.4 on iOS 13Introducing 1Password Advanced ProtectionScammer Successfully Deepfaked CEO's VoiceSex lives of app users 'shared with Facebook'Firefox is testing a VPN Firefox blocks third-party trackers by default for e...
2019-09-2438 min
Random but MemorableSpecial Greenbean Setup ThanksThis week we talk about the 1Password Thanksgiving promotion and Roo's 3 can greenbean casserole. We also briefly touch on a leaky sms server and how to share 1Password with your family.
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We talked about...
Apparently this is a thing
The 1Password Thanksgiving, you buy one you give one free!
Watchtower Weekly A leaky database of SMS text messages exposed password resets and two-factor codes
We answered Prosumers question "What’s it like to work at @AgileBits? How does it feel to be featured by Apple (multiple ti...
2018-11-2025 min
Random but MemorableMachine Factor Toaster DataWe talk about the new extension 1Password X, how it might run on your toaster one day and how we use machine learning in a privacy conscious way. We also discuss adding two-factor codes to 1Password and setting up two-factor for your 1Password account.
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We talked about...
Use your YubiKey to sign in to your 1Password account
Use 1Password as an authenticator for sites with two-factor authentication
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Getting started with 1Password X
British Airways data breach
Wymondham (/ˈwɪndəm/ WIN-dəm)
Thanks for...
2018-09-1825 min
Random but MemorableCorrect Battery Horse PilotThe pilot of Random but Memorable a security advice podcast from your favourite password people 1Password. Featuring Matt Davey and Michael "Roo" Fey.
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We talked about...
1Password at GopherCon
1Password for Android
Correct Battery Horse Staple
Password Autofill in iOS 12
1Password in Dark Mode on Mojave
Watchtower Weekly inclusions Superdrug, Air Canada, Huazhu group Hotels
Loughborough LUF-b(ə-)rə)
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2018-09-0630 min