NeedleStack
by Authentic8
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How Breach Data Cracks the Toughest Investigations | Ep. 107
How Breach Data Cracks the Toughest Investigations | Ep. 107
About this podcast
NeedleStack co-hosts interview professional open-source researchers who discuss tips, tricks and insights into the practice of digital investigative research. Whether you’re an open-source expert or aficionado, tune in to learn how to hone your skills, improve your craft and protect yourself as you search the surface, deep and dark web.
From Authentic8, creators of Silo for Research. Visit authentic8.com/needlestack to learn more!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 107 episodes
- How Breach Data Cracks the Toughest Investigations | Ep. 107 · 45 min · Episode 107In this episode of the NeedleStack podcast, hosts AJ Nash and Kacper Piwowar sat down with Matteo Tomasini, Founder & CEO of District4 Labs, for a masterclass on hard target…
- AI Watermarking, Explained: What OSINT and Intel Pros Need to Know | Ep 106 · 53 min · Episode 106In this episode of the NeedleStack podcast, hosts AJ Nash and Kacper Piwowar tackle one of the most consequential — and least understood — regulatory shifts to hit generative AI…
- Making Intel Fun Again: Why Play Belongs In Serious Work · 58 min · Episode 105Can intelligence work be serious, mission-critical—and still be fun? In this episode of NeedleStack, hosts AJ Nash and Kacper Piwowar sit down with Cat Self, Senior Director of…
- Deepfake Detection is Failing. Here's What Comes Next for CTI & Investigation Teams · 43 min · Episode 104In this episode of NeedleStack, host AJ Nash welcomes new co-host Kacper Piwowar to tackle the growing threat of deepfakes and synthetic media. They explore how AI has made…
- Securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup: An Intel Playbook for the Biggest Event in Sports History · 47 min · Episode 103In this (very timely) episode of NeedleStack, host AJ Nash and guest Kevin Uniacke from Seerist discuss securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico. They…
- Alligator in the Boat · 46 min · Episode 102Integrating security into our daily lives can feel overwhelming. From password management to encryption, it’s easy to feel frustrated. Robert Vamosi and AJ Nash share our…
- Navigating the Ransomware Negotiation · 50 min · Episode 101In this episode, hosts Robert Vamosi and AJ Nash engage with cybersecurity expert John DiMaggio to explore the complexities of ransomware negotiation. They discuss the process of…
- Exploring the Dark Web: Myths and Realities · 55 min · Episode 99NeedleStack hosts, AJ Nash and Robert Vamosi engage with Roman Sannikov a seasoned expert in cyber threat intelligence, to explore the complexities of the dark web. The…
- Navigating China's Strategic Landscape · 45 min · Episode 98In this episode of NeedleStack, hosts AJ Nash and Robert Vamosi engage with John Costello, a director at WireScreen, to discuss the complexities of China's strategic competition…
- Is Mass Surveillance Helping or Hindering Intelligence? · 55 min · Episode 97In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of surveillance technology and AI on intelligence, journalism, and civil liberties. They explore the dual nature of…
- Mastering the Art of Disappearing Online · 50 min · Episode 96In this episode of Needlestack, hosts AJ Nash and Robert Vamosi delve into the complexities of disappearing online, drawing insights from their experiences and the book 'The Art…
- The Rise of Citizen OSINT, and What to Do About It · 43 min · Episode 95In this episode, hosts Robert Vamosi and AJ Nash engage with Neil Ysart, a seasoned expert in cyber investigations and open source intelligence (OSINT). They discuss the…
- What is Cyber HUMINT? · 47 min · Episode 94In this episode, Michael DeBolt joins Robert Vamosi and AJ Nash to dive into the world of Cyber HUMINT — the application of traditional human intelligence (HUMINT) tradecraft in…
- Dealing with AI Slop in OSINT Investigations · 58 min · Episode 93In this episode, AJ Nash and Robert Vamosi discuss the challenges posed by misinformation and the rise of AI-generated content. They explore the evolution of journalism, the…
- What is GEOINT in OSINT? · 49 min · Episode 92In this episode of NeedleStack, hosts AJ Nash and Robert Vamosi engage with James Villenueve, a geospatial intelligence expert, to explore the world of GEOINT and its…
- Ransomware’s Collateral Damage · 27 min · Episode 91Jason Baker from the Guidepoint Research & Intelligence Team (GRIT) shares his background and provides insights into ransomware attribution, the challenges of defending against…
- Identifying fraud in financial services · 42 min · Episode 90How can Intelligence benefit financial sectors? It can address challenges like sanctions, data privacy, and cryptocurrency. Teresa Walsh highlights the importance of…
- Adding Agentic AI to Analysis · 58 min · Episode 89Ultimately, GenAI has the potential to create jobs in areas like data science and cybersecurity, but only if it is integrated responsibly. However, the consensus today is that AI…
- Hacker Summer Camp 2025 · 34 min · Episode 88Robert and AJ went to Hacker Summer Camp. What’s that? It’s a week of conferences such as Black Hat USA, BSidesLV, the Dianna Initiative, Squadcom, and of course DEF CON. Find…
- Intelligence tradecraft in the digital age · 41 min · Episode 87From street cop to OSINT expert, Nico Dekens aka “the Dutch OSINT Guy” shares his incredible journey and insights. Discover the evolution of OSINT and the challenges of…
