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Hot Sauce and Hot Takes: An Only Malware in the Building Special.
AI Summary
In this special in‑studio episode, hosts Selena Larson, Dave Bittner, and former FBI cybercrime investigator Keith Mularski tackle a hot‑wings challenge while fielding personal and career‑focused questions, offering listeners a candid look at their backgrounds and the moments that shaped their work in threat intelligence and cybercrime investigation. The conversation blends humor with insight, revealing how their diverse experiences—from Proofpoint research to FBI takedowns and podcast production—inform their perspectives on the evolving threat landscape. Listeners walk away with a more humanized view of the experts behind the show, plus a reminder that even seasoned security professionals can feel the burn.
Episode Description
While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this episode of Only Malware in the Building.
Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building — but this time, it’s not just another episode. This is a special edition you won’t want to miss.
For the first time, our hosts are together in-studio — and they’re turning up the heat. Literally. Join Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED, along with N2K Networks Dave Bittner and Keith Mularski, former FBI cybercrime investigator and now Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel, as they take on a fiery hot wings challenge while answering personal questions about themselves, their careers, and the stories that shaped them. Think you’ve seen them tackle malware mysteries before? Wait until you see them sweat.
This one’s too good for audio alone — you’ll want to watch the full video edition to catch every spicy reaction, every laugh, and maybe even a few tears.
So grab your milk, get ready to feel the burn, and come join us for this special hot take on Only Malware in the Building.
Show Notes
Hot sauce and hot takes: An Only Malware in the Building special.
January 8, 2026
Show Notes
Welcome in! You’ve entered Only Malware in the Building—but this time, it’s not just another episode. This is a special edition you won’t want to miss.
For the first time, our hosts are together in‑studio—and they’re turning up the heat. Literally. Join Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of the podcast DISCARDED, along with Dave Bittner and Keith Mularski, former FBI cybercrime investigator and now Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel, as they take on a fiery hot‑wings challenge while answering personal questions about themselves, their careers, and the stories that shaped them. Think you’ve seen them tackle malware mysteries before? Wait until you see them sweat.
This one’s too good for audio alone—you’ll want to watch the full video edition to catch every spicy reaction, every laugh, and maybe even a few tears.
So grab your milk, get ready to feel the burn, and come join us for this special hot take on Only Malware in the Building.
Podcast Info
HOSTS
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Selena Larson – Staff Threat Researcher and Lead, Intelligence Analysis and Strategy at Proofpoint. She collaborates with fellow researchers to identify and investigate advanced cyber‑criminal threats and develop actionable threat intelligence. Previously a Cyber Threat Analyst at Dragos and a cybersecurity and privacy journalist.
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Keith Mularski – Chief Global Ambassador for Qintel and retired FBI Special Agent with extensive experience in cybercrime investigations and intelligence operations. He previously led major cybercrime takedowns and held leadership roles bridging public and private sector cybersecurity efforts, including as a cybersecurity executive at Ernst & Young.
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Dave Bittner – Security podcast host and one of the founders of The CyberWire. He is a creator, producer, videographer, actor, experimenter, and entrepreneur with a long career in television, journalism, and media production, and is a pioneer of non‑linear editing and digital storytelling.
Only Malware in the Building – Podcast page
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