Ciphered Reality

Ciphered Reality

Welcome to Ciphered Reality – your trusted source for cybersecurity tips, tricks, and guidance. Powered by RITC Cybersecurity, this podcast is tailored for individuals and businesses looking to secure their digital assets in an increasingly connected world. We break down complex cybersecurity topics into simple, actionable insights to help you safeguard your data, identity, and online presence. Whether you’re a tech-savvy user or just getting started, Cybphered Reality helps you stay informed, stay prepared, and stay secure.

Episodes

January 15, 2026 57 mins

In 2025 Artificial Intelligence stayed top of mind for almost everyone across different sectors, across the globe. In this latest episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast your favorite hosts Mike & Mari dive deep on building strong cybersecurity habits & staying ahead of the ever-evolving online threats.

Latest Cybersecurity News: - Zara’s use of AI shows how retail workflows are quietly changing  - Contrarians No More: AI S...

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In this Latest Episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast your favourite hosts Mike & Mari discuss about latest Cybersecurity News and the evolving Cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2026.

 

Tune in for a deep dive on the latest news:

- New MacSync macOS Stealer Uses Signed App to Bypass Apple Gatekeeper

- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media

 

Stay ahead of the curve with Latest in Cyberse...

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Did you miss out on the latest developments in Cybersecurity, AI & Ransomware attacks across 2025? Then you simply can't afford to miss this insightful conversation where Mike, Mari & Nikki discuss major updates and events related to AI, Cybersecurity and Ransomware Attacks. Subscribe to RITC Cybersecurity to Stay updated on latest in Cybersecurity News.

Stay Ahead - Stay Secure

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In this episode of The Ciphered Reality, the RITC Cybersecurity team kicks off its 2025 yearly review with a grounded look at how the threat landscape is evolving.

Mike Rotondo, Nikki Rodriguez, and Mari Cherry break down recent developments that signal where cybersecurity is heading next, from record scale DDoS attacks to how quickly attackers weaponize new exploits.

Topics covered in this episode include: • Cloudflare mitigating ...

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In this episode, Mike and Nikki break down what PCI compliance really means for businesses and why it remains one of the most important guardrails for protecting consumer payment data.

They also discuss two active cybersecurity developments: • A Python-based WhatsApp worm spreading the Eternidade Stealer across Brazilian devices • An exploited flaw in the Ray AI framework that has been active for two years

If you work in payments, ...

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Cybersecurity risks continue to evolve, and this episode focuses on the fundamentals organizations need to establish, along with three important threat updates from the past week. Mike and Mari explain how teams can strengthen internal security practices and implement training that reduces common incidents.

NEWS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

1. Horaditus Trojan A modular credential-stealing trojan showing increasing activity across paym...

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🛡️ Welcome to The Ciphered Reality Podcast! In this episode, hosts Mike and Nikki dive into essential tips for safe online shopping and discuss the latest cybersecurity threats you need to know about.

In This Episode: 🛒 Safe Online Shopping Tips - Learn how to protect yourself from fake websites, phishing scams, and fraudulent retailers during your online shopping 🔐 Agent Session Smuggling - Understanding this sophisticated atta...

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🔒 RITC Cybersecurity Podcast | Latest Breach News, Threat Insights & Expert Breakdown (31st Jan 2025)

In this episode, Mike and Mari dive into two major cybersecurity stories shaking the industry this week:

🔥 Headlines Covered

1. Schneider Electric Data Breach by Hellcat Ransomware Gang We unpack how the attack unfolded, what it reveals about supply-chain security risks, and the immediate steps businesses should consider to p...

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🎙️ PHISHING & RANSOMWARE PREVENTION | Latest Cybersecurity News & Best Practices

In this episode, we dive deep into two rapidly emerging cyber risks impacting businesses across the U.S.:

🔹 AI Agent Security – Whose responsibility is it? With AI adoption exploding across industries, organizations are now facing a new threat landscape. Who is accountable when an AI system leaks sensitive data, takes action autonomously, or ...

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Public vs Private Cybersecurity: Who’s doing it better?

In this episode of the RITC Cybersecurity Podcast, hosts Mike and Mari dive deep into the evolving cyber battlefield between public institutions and private enterprises.

Topics Covered:

  • The Mysterious Elephant APT group infiltrating public sector networks
  • The rise of Qilin Ransomware and its ties to the Ghost Bulletproof Hosting Conglomerate

 

Why public-private col...

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In this episode, your favourite hosts Mike & Mari break down the latest developments shaking the cybersecurity landscape. From new exploits to social engineering tactics, this week’s discussion is all about staying informed and protected in an evolving threat environment.

Topics Covered:

  •  New “Mic-E-Mouse” Attack: How hackers exfiltrate sensitive data by exploiting mouse sensors.
  •  Microsoft Teams Exploited: Attackers use T...
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In this Latest Episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast, Your Favourite hosts Mike & Mari breakdown everything you need to know about preparing for your next Cybersecurity Audit with insights from real world examples.

Stay tuned as we discuss about the Latest threats developing in the Artifical Intelligence Space and how you can stay ahead of these.

Stay secure follow RITC Cybersecurity for latest in AI Cybersecurity Space.

 

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New Episode Alert! Dive into the latest episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast by RITC Cybersecurity, where your favorite hosts Mike & Mari break down why adopting a Zero Trust framework is essential to cutting down security incidents across your enterprise.

Stick around till the end as Mike & Mari unpack the hottest stories in Cybersecurity News, including:

  • BlockBlaster: The Steam “patch” secretly stealing user data
  • ...
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🎙️ Social Engineering: Latest Threats & Best Practices | RITC Cybersecurity Podcast

Cyber attackers are no longer just exploiting systems — they’re exploiting people. In this episode, we dive deep into two fast-emerging social engineering tactics:

🔸 Ad-Tech Manipulation — How malicious actors are now buying legit ad space to target companies with malware-laced ads. 🔸 Steganography-Based FileFix Attacks — The sneaky new techn...

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INSIDER THREATS ARE EVOLVING ARE YOU READY?

In this episode, Mike & Mari uncover two silent cyber killers lurking across MacOS, Windows, and Linux systems:

  • ChillyHell MacOS Backdoor & Zynor RAT – A cross-platform menace slipping past traditional defenses.
  • Salty 2FA & Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) – Hackers are now outsourcing phishing like Uber rides.

Why you should listen:

  • Learn exactly how these attack...
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In this episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast, your hosts Mike & Mari unpack the latest online scams sweeping across countries and break down what penetration tests (PENTESTs) are? & why they’re critical in protecting your business from malicious actors.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why enterprises struggle to safeguard data in the age of AI?
  • How pentests strengthen defenses against unknown threats

Fun Fa...

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We’re back with Part II of The Ciphered Reality Podcast! Your hosts Mike and Mari continue their deep-dive conversation with Steven from Newbridge Solutions, expanding on the impact of AI and the evolution of IVR systems in today’s business world.

In this follow-up episode, we go further into:

  • Advanced ways AI-driven IVR systems personalize customer interactions
  • How businesses can leverage IVR innovation for sustainable grow...
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Join us on the latest episode of The Ciphered Reality Podcast, where your hosts Mike and Mari sit down with Steven from Newbridge Solutions to explore the impact of AI and the future of evolving IVR systems.

In this episode, we unpack:

  • How dynamically adapting IVR systems transform customer experience
  • The direct impact on business toplines and growth
  • Managing data and vulnerabilities in a connected world
  • Why strong cybersecu...
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Join us on the latest episode of the Ciphered Reality Podcast where your favourite hosts Mike & Mari do a deep dive on a topic that concerns almost all of us: Ransomware Protection.

How to stay safe online where malicious threat actors lurk on every corner? Identifying & Staying Safe with ever-evolving AI Landscape.

Tune in for an insightful episode on Latest Cybersecurity news and expert tips to stay safe online.

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Join us on the latest episode of the Ciphered Reality Podcast where your favourite hosts Mike & Mari do a deep dive on a topic that concerns almost all of us: University Security.

How to stay safe online where malicious threat actors lurk on every corner? Identifying & understanding more about how malware is offered as a service online.

Tune in for an insightful episode on Latest Cybersecurity news and expert tips to stay s...

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