Off the Record

Cybersecurity experts and election officials have been bracing for foreign cyberattacks aimed at crippling election infrastructure, but so far there have been few reports of such incidents. Stu Solomon joins later in the podcast to chat about how the Air Force and law school have helped him as a cybersecurity executive, as well as the emerging technologies that he most looks forward to.

Adam and Levi discuss a new ransomware threat that is specifically targeting hospitals. Recorded Future's Roman Sannikov stops by to chat about the groups that are behind notable ransomware attacks, as well as emerging threats in cyberspace.

Adam and Levi discuss actions taken against Russia and Iran in the lead-up to the presidential election. Our guest Adam Hickey from the U.S. Department of Justice joins to chat about some of these efforts, and how unsealing indictments can disrupt state-sponsored hackers—even if they don't lead to arrests.

Adam and Levi discuss takedown attempts against TrickBot operators, as well as the latest efforts from social media companies to deal with potential disinformation. Ed Marrow and Katie Schwalen from Highmark Health join to chat about healthcare security in the time of COVID-19.

Levi and Adam discuss an unusual internet-of-things security flaw, as well as a sophisticated type of malware that's both hard to detect and remove. Charity Wright stops by to talk about the latest developments with China's cybersecurity posture.

Adam and Levi discuss two major ransomware attacks—one that crippled hospitals around the U.S. and another that exposed data belonging to students in a Nevada school district. Chris Holden talks about the biggest milestones in Recorded Future's history, and why bigger companies aren't always better at cybersecurity.

Adam and Levi discuss a deadly ransomware attack that hit a German hospital and what businesses should know about an evolving malware variant. Nick Von Bokern stops by to talk competition, ice hockey, and data privacy.

Adam and Levi discuss the recent waves of DOJ indictments and unauthorized access auctions respectively. Chris Saltys talks Recorded Future adventures, why China is like the Houston Astros, and the art of writing.

Levi and Adam discuss election interference and ransomware threats. Levi talks to Dan Kropp about advanced persistent threats.