Ever wondered how easy it is to hack a car? 🚗💻 This week, returning guest Joseph Cox, a journalist at 404 Media, joins the podcast to dive into the secret world of car hacking. Joseph explains how modern vehicles have become rolling computers, what that means for your privacy, and the surprising ways criminals are breaking into them. In Crash Course, we unpack SIM swapping — how hackers try to hijack phone numbers to access online accounts, and what you can do to stop it. 📱🔐 Over in Watchtower Weekly, it’s game on as we look at how cybercriminals are targeting video game players and developers, from crypto-stealing titles on Steam to lawsuits in the world of Fortnite. 🎮 Plus, we celebrate a major win — Random but Memorable just picked up a Gold Signal Award! Thank you for listening and helping us make it happen. 🏆

How 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 hitting manufacturing hard — and what it really costs when production grinds to a halt. 🏭💥 Plus, in #Ask1Password we share tips on how to organize your vaults and tags like a pro, and wrap things up with another law-breaking round of Hack or Hoax?! 🧑‍⚖️

Identity theft affects millions of people every year — but do you really know how it works, or how to protect yourself? This week, we’re joined by Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, who shares the latest trends in identity crime and what steps you can take if it ever happens to you. 🕵️‍♀️🔐 In Crash Course, we break down identity theft itself: the different types, how it spirals from a single scam, and the practical steps you can take to make yourself harder to impersonate. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly, we explore how criminals are turning the human voice into the newest attack surface. From AI voice clones to professional “callers,” we unpack why vishing scams are surging — and what shifting global policies could mean for banks, carriers, and consumers. 📞🤖 And of course, we wrap things up with an extra-fishy round of Hack or Hoax?! 🎲🐟🃏

What does cyberwarfare really look like behind the headlines? This week, Roo sits down with Hayley Benedict, a cyber intelligence analyst at RANE, to explore the evolving world of digital conflict. From hacktivists to disinformation specialists, Hayley shares how nation states, criminals, and ideologically driven groups are blurring lines — and why data theft, disruption, and doubt remain the weapons of choice. 🎙️🛰️ In Crash Course, we cut through some industry jargon to explain Zero Trust: never assume, always verify. And in Watchtower Weekly, ransomware gets a 2025 upgrade. We cover LunaLock’s dystopian AI threats against artists, bargain-bin ransoms disrupting Swedish municipalities, and a UK car line halted by a hacker crew mash-up. Plus, #Ask1Password tackles 1Password vs. Apple Passwords, and Hack or Hoax?! brings another almost-too-believable tale. 🧠🕵️‍♂️📺

Want to work in cybersecurity but don’t know where to begin? Or just curious what it takes to break into the field? This week, we’re joined by the internet’s very own Heath Adams, better known as The Cyber Mentor. He demystifies the application process and what it takes to build a career in cybersecurity – no matter your background. 👩‍💻💼 In Crash Course, you’ll learn about Security Fatigue and why we should all be talking about it. You’ll understand why it’s affecting so many people in the industry and how to spot the early warning signs. Plus, in Watchtower Weekly we unravel the latest in IoT vulnerabilities, and why your TV could be part of a botnet. 📺🤖 We also share an extra juicy hacking story in Hack or Hoax?! 🧃

This 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 our newest segment: Crash Course. 👨‍🏫 Don’t worry, it’s not all about the kids! You’ll also learn how to create answers to security questions in 1Password, and hear us play a very spooky smart-enabled round of Hack or Hoax?! 💡👻

Ethical 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.

We'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? 🕵️‍♂️💥

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 if you want to (but you’ll need to pop in your email address to enter the giveaway).

Random 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 one it is?! 🤫🃏

AI 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 on the show! 🎙️🎉

It’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. 🧟‍♀️

What’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. ✈️📱

This 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. 🤖🤷

Surprise! In this bonus episode, Ralph Echemendia shares more of his experiences working as a Technical Supervisor on the Snowden movie.

Why 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's show? You can now head on over to 1password.community.

What’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.📱💡

How 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. 📉🤷‍♂️

What’s GhostGPT? 👻 This episode, we unpacked the new cybercrime AI being used by hackers. We also serve-up our best tips for secure tax-filing to help you survive tax-season in #Ask1Password. 💰📉 If that wasn’t enough, we also invite Founder of SquareX, Vivek Ramachandran, to teach us how we can easily find and eliminate browser security risks. Hit play to find out how the browser landscape has changed in recent years, and how SquareX can help detect and mitigate new and traditional web attacks. 💻🕵🏻‍♀️

We’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 season with a giveaway. 🎉