Phishing, Zero-Clicks & World Champion Hackers: The Secure Disclosure

In this episode of Secure Disclosure, host Mackenzie Jackson takes you on a journey through the evolving world of cyber threats and the people on the frontlines. We kick things off with a deep dive into phishing attacks with Jacques Louw and the surprising ways they continue to outsmart defenses in 2025. Then, we unravel the story of a dangerous WhatsApp zero-click vulnerability that, when paired with an Apple iOS flaw, gave attackers full control of victims’ devices, all without a single tap.We also take a lighter turn at the Cyber Sake Bar, where we sit down with the world’s number one competitive hacker, Philippe Dourassov, to talk about the thrill of international hacking competitions, how he accidentally hacked Discord, and why he’s now building his own startup. Along the way, we highlight the crucial role of defense, the impact of AI on modern attacks, and even taste test Japanese vs Californian sake.LinksPush Security Phishing Report - https://pushsecurity.com/resources/phishing-evolutionWhatsApp Vulnerability - https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/whatsapp-zero-click-spyware-attack-android⏱️ Chapters00:00 Intro – Welcome & Overview01:32 The Evolution of Phishing Attacks- Jacques Louw Push Security 21:31 WhatsApp Segment – Zero-Click Vulnerability Deep Dive26:18 Sponsor Segment – Aikido Security Spotlight27:01 Sake Segment – Philippe Dourassov on Competitive Hacking