Ep. 69 - When the Data Center is Literally on Fire // Evil Mog
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Show Notes
Today, James Maude sits down with Dustin Haywood, better known as Evil Mog, Executive Managing Hacker at IBM's X-Force. Together, they talk about Evil Mog's fascinating journey from telemarketing to becoming a globally recognized expert in password security. He shares stories, including how he managed a high-stakes data center crisis, creatively navigated IBM's corporate culture through social engineering, and transformed the landscape of password cracking. The conversation also delves into the cutting-edge world of authentication security, the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats, and why a password manager could be your ultimate ally.