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Our podcast covers major data breaches, digital privacy issues, and the quirks of internet culture with a mix of humor and insight. Why Subscribe? Stay Informed: Get the latest updates on cybersecurity threats, ransomware attacks, and cyber insurance trends. Engaging Content: We break down complex topics with a lighthearted approach, making them easy to understand. Expert Insights: Learn from industry experts and our own experiences in the cybersecurity field. We dive deep into the latest in cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and ransomware. Mike Dowdy is the former president of two hosting companies and has been in the trenches of cyber security for over ten years. He has tribal knowledge on protecting yourself from threats and what to do if you are a victim. Joe S Erle, MBA, CIC, CRM, TRA knows firsthand the devastating effects of not having a cyber security insurance plan. Despite the dry nature of cyber insurance Joe's advice is entertaining, fun, and educational.

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March 2, 2026

How to Secure Legacy OT Systems from Ransomware with Ironloop Founder Josh Ross

<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">In this latest episode of Ransomware Rewind, we dive into the alarming surge of cyberattacks targeting the manufacturing sector and critical infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">With over 2,100 ransomware attacks recorded in the first three quarters of 2025 alone, industrial environments are now the primary frontline for cyber risk. Joe Erle and Mike Dowdy sit down with Josh Ross, Co-Founder and CEO of Ironloop, to dismantle the myth of the "air gap" and explore how modern hackers are moving laterally from IT networks into the factory floor.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Josh explains why critical systems from water utilities to overlooked cyber-physical assets like HVAC are becoming high-impact attack paths. We discuss the harsh reality that replacing end-of-life legacy systems is often impossible, making defense-in-depth and practical remediation the only viable path forward.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Key Topics Covered in This Episode:</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">The Air Gap Illusion: Why your systems aren't as isolated as you think.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Exploiting Firewalls: How IT/OT connections become gateways for ransomware.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Securing Underfunded Infrastructure: The unique challenges of protecting water and public utilities.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Practical Remediation: Why Ironloop focuses on configuration validation and lifecycle monitoring. On-Prem Privacy: Building a security architecture that never touches the cloud. If you are a CISO, a plant operator, or a security leader in the industrial space, this episode provides a masterclass in reducing downtime risk and protecting legacy environments.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Episode Chapters — Key Moments </span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ" target="" aria-label="0 seconds">00:00</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Intro Highlight</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=115s" target="" aria-label="1 minute, 55 seconds">01:55</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Ransomware and Manufacturing: The 2025 Data</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=248s" target="" aria-label="4 minutes, 8 seconds">04:08</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Air Gaps Aren't Enough: The Myth of Isolation</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=361s" target="" aria-label="6 minutes, 1 second">06:01</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Water Systems and Defense in Depth</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=506s" target="" aria-label="8 minutes, 26 seconds">08:26</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Firewalls Exploited: Lateral Movement into OT</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=621s" target="" aria-label="10 minutes, 21 seconds">10:21</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Old vs. New: The Problem with Legacy Systems</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=1332s" target="" aria-label="22 minutes, 12 seconds">22:12</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Manufacturing Drones and the Future of Logistics</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=1517s" target="" aria-label="25 minutes, 17 seconds">25:17</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– AI in Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance or Risk?</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=1873s" target="" aria-label="31 minutes, 13 seconds">31:13</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Budgetary Concerns: Security for Underfunded Plants</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=2033s" target="" aria-label="33 minutes, 53 seconds">33:53</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– The Data Problem: Monitoring Without Cloud Exposure</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42kKPQdpYsQ&t=2165s" target="" aria-label="36 minutes, 5 seconds">36:05</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto">– Starting a Software Company Now: Ironloop's Origin</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Expert Guest: Josh Ross | Co-Founder of Ironloop</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">LinkedIn:</span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--highlight-text-decorator" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmNjdVNMMTAyTHRNanZXSVFoOUpSNWNCck5Vd3xBQ3Jtc0tuSWYzSXhQdzg2NUNzYUVYRUhBSzhFQVk4UWxBNVlEaVQ2NmhNbjlzUlpma2d1VXc4bkNoUTBvM0J5c1F5Z1ZmQlg5TFNFZHg3UDVIZFA3SloybXBFeVR2XzZyNzJxYWotUndvc01HcU80NWxJTWl5VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjosh-ross1&v=42kKPQdpYsQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" aria-label= "LinkedIn Channel 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January 22, 2026

Just 250 Malicious Samples Can Poison AI Models - John Bruggerman's inside briefing on AI BrainRot - EP 20

<p dir="auto">In this episode of the Ransomware Rewind podcast, host Joe Erle (@joe_erle) interviews John Bruggeman, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at CBTS and OnX, on emerging cybersecurity threats like AI model poisoning and prompt injection attacks. With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, John explains how unsanitized inputs and as few as 250 malicious data points can cause "brain rot" or model decay in large language models (LLMs), resulting in unreliable outputs, hidden backdoors, and long-term AI vulnerabilities.</p> <p dir="auto">John explains real-world AI attack vectors, including tool poisoning through hidden HTML code in emails, agent session smuggling in enterprise tools like Microsoft Copilot, and remote code execution risks that enable data exfiltration or excessive resource consumption. The discussion also covers recent DNS outages at Microsoft and AWS, illustrating how critical infrastructure weaknesses exacerbate AI security risks.</p> <p dir="auto">John shares practical cybersecurity best practices for protecting AI systems: always sanitize inputs, enforce human-in-the-loop oversight, keep clean backups for model recovery, and integrate ethical guardrails inspired by Isaac Asimov's laws of robotics. They explore ethical concerns in AI, such as Reddit-driven misinformation campaigns, AI's psychological impact on vulnerable users like teenagers, and why LLMs aren't truly sentient (they're just advanced next-word predictors). Plus, a lively debate on AI's future: utopian Star Trek scenarios vs. dystopian Skynet dangers.</p> <p dir="auto">Packed with actionable insights on AI security, data poisoning prevention, and cybersecurity strategies, this episode is a must-listen for CISOs, IT leaders, security professionals, and businesses deploying AI in high-risk environments. Tune in to Ransomware Rewind for expert advice on safeguarding your AI models, preventing prompt injection, and staying ahead of cyber threats. Available now. Listen on your favorite podcast platform!</p> <h3 data-start="107" data-end="141">Episode Chapters — Key Moments</h3> <p data-start="143" data-end="664"><strong data-start="143" data-end="152">00:00</strong> First Leak — Prompt attacks begin<br data-start="186" data-end="189" /> <strong data-start="189" data-end="198">02:00</strong> Breaches & Insurance — Who pays when it breaks<br data-start="245" data-end="248" /> <strong data-start="248" data-end="257">05:30</strong> Human Error — Why people cause most damage<br data-start="300" data-end="303" data-is-only-node="" /> <strong data-start="303" data-end="312">10:00</strong> Model Decay — When systems slowly forget<br data-start="353" data-end="356" /> <strong data-start="356" data-end="365">15:30</strong> Training Data Risk — Bad data, bad outcomes<br data-start="409" data-end= "412" /> <strong data-start="412" data-end="421">22:00</strong> LLM Attacks — Hackers follow the spotlight<br data-start="464" data-end= "467" /> <strong data-start="467" data-end="476">30:00</strong> Red Teaming — Break it before they do<br data-start="514" data-end="517" /> <strong data-start="517" data-end="526">38:00</strong> Guardrails — Rules that keep speed safe<br data-start="566" data-end="569" /> <strong data-start="569" data-end="578">46:00</strong> Startups — Small teams, big targets<br data-start="614" data-end="617" /> <strong data-start="617" data-end="626">55:00</strong> The Future — What keeps CISOs awake</p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Guest: John Bruggeman, Chief Information Security Officer at CBTS and OnX </span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">LinkedIn: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--highlight-text-decorator" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= 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December 9, 2025

Anthrax Response to Cyber IR to Hacking Teslas: Ex-Marine & Cyber Podcaster, Wil Klusovsky, reveals 2026's Deadliest Cyber Threats

<p dir="auto">Ever wondered what handling deadly anthrax at the US Capitol has in common with battling ransomware in 2025? What if the next big cyber attack isn't from hackers in a basement—but from quantum computers shattering your encryption overnight? In this unmissable episode of Ransomware Rewind, cybersecurity legend Wil Klusovsky spills insider secrets that could save your business from total chaos.</p> <p dir="auto">Wil, a 24-year US Marine vet turned cyber strategist (LinkedIn: /wilklu, host of Keyboard Samurai), draws chilling parallels between war and digital battles. From post-9/11 preparedness drills to why most orgs still suck at basics like asset management, he breaks it all down with no-BS advice.</p> <h4 dir="auto">Episode Highlights That'll Keep You Up at Night:</h4> <ul dir="auto"> <li><strong>War-to-Cyber Transition (00:02:01)</strong>: How Wil's unit cleaned up anthrax and ricin at the Capitol—tying it to cyber incident response: "It's all about preparedness; incidents are inevitable."</li> <li><strong>Evolution of Threats (00:06:01)</strong>: Remember Snort boxes? We've come far, but pen tests aren't auto-wins anymore thanks to segmentation and CISOs. Yet, humans remain the weak link—Gen Z's privacy-for-convenience trade-off fuels phishing.</li> <li><strong>Human Trust Traps (00:09:25)</strong>: "People are too trusting." Attackers mosaic tiny data bits from "low-value" targets (e.g., China's IP theft via small breaches) to build massive wins. Pro tip: "If you didn't make the call, don't give info."</li> <li><strong>Real Espionage Stories (00:12:47)</strong>: Chinese hacks on Alcoa and DuPont (laptop cloning in hotels), backdoors in Cisco hardware, and why state actors like China/Russia are unstoppable.</li> <li><strong>Future Nightmares (00:47:12)</strong>: Quantum will kill encryption; target nuclear/energy for blackouts or autos for terror (hack Teslas remotely via SiriusXM?). Plus, fun riffs on simulation theory, Skynet vs. Matrix, and chemtrail jokes.</li> <li><strong>Actionable Defenses (00:08:50)</strong>: Ditch "best practices" buzzwords—focus on zero trust, attack surface reduction, and educating non-tech folks.</li> </ul> <p dir="auto">This episode is rocket fuel for CISOs, IT pros, and anyone dodging 2025's AI-powered phishing beasts. Wil's blend of humor, history, and hard truths makes it a must-listen. Catch it now before the next breach hits—because as Wil says, "You're going to deal with an incident; be ready to move fast."</p> <p dir="auto">Tune in to Ransomware Rewind for more breakdowns on cyber threats, data breaches, and security solutions. Stay ahead of ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and emerging cyber risks.</p> <p>Guest: Wil Klusovsky, Cybersecurity Podcaster & IT Advisor</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilklu/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilklu/</a></p> <p>Links:  <a href= "https://www.wilklu.me/linktree">https://www.wilklu.me/linktree</a></p> <p>Keyboard Samarai Pod: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@KeybdSamurai">https://www.youtube.com/@KeybdSamurai</a></p> <p>Hosts: Joe Erle — Cyber Group Practice Leader, C3 Insurance</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeerle">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeerle</a></p> <p>X/Twitter: <a href= "https://x.com/joe_erle">https://x.com/joe_erle</a></p> <p> TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@itscyberjoe">https://www.tiktok.com/@itscyberjoe</a></p> <p> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/itscyberjoe">https://www.instagram.com/itscyberjoe</a></p> <p> Meta/Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/joeerle">https://www.facebook.com/joeerle</a></p> <p>Questions about cyber insurance? Email <a href= "mailto:joe@c3insurance.com">joe@c3insurance.com</a> or go to <a href= "https://www.c3insurance.com/cyber">www.c3insurance.com/cyber</a> </p> <p> Mike Dowdy — Voice AI Developer & Entrepreneur</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedowdy">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedowdy</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for listening and don't forget to like and subscribe for more episodes like this!</p> <p>ransomware, cybersecurity, cyber threats, security training, human element in security, cybersecurity strategy, IT risk management, cyber resilience, security program design, business continuity</p>

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