In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris Morgan, along with Marken Teder, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• Russia's Military Intelligence target CNI, identified using "Non-Lethal Acoustic Weapons" 
• New Sextortion scam targets spouses
• Privacy concerns with smart automobiles
• ReliaQuest research into "Inc Ransom" Data Extortion Attack

 Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/inc-ransom-attack-analysis/ 

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with guest CISO Rob F, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• City of Columbus Ohio sue security researcher following ransomware breach
• Dutch Data Protection Authority fine AI/Facial recognition company
• Building security teams and improving your cyber maturity
• ReliaQuest research into top attacker techniques

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/top-cyber-attacker-techniques/ 

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Director of Threat Research Brandon Tirado and Threat Intelligence Analyst Anna, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research.

• Telegram CEO arrested in France over alleged criminal use of the platform
•  Return of Volt Typhoon: China APT exploiting Versa high-severity bug
•  Cybercriminals discuss exploiting physical security gaps to target SMEs

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim, along with Corey and Gjergji, discusses the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• Data breach at NPD affecting millions resulted from exposed credentials
• Iran-linked APT groups abuse OpenAI to create US-election propaganda
• ReliaQuest Research: Service Account Abuse

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/exploring-impacket-abuse/
• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/service-account-abuse/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim, along with Marken and Brian, discusses the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• Unusual Espionage: China-linked threat groups target Russian government, IT organizations
• Vicious Vulnerabilities: New vulnerability in all Windows systems with IPv6, Sonos Speaker flaws allow eavesdropping
• ReliaQuest Research: Data Exfiltration Tools and Malware Loaders

Resources:

https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/exfiltration-tools

https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/common-malware-loaders

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Rick Holland is joined by ReliaQuest Lead Threat Hunter Colin Ferris LIVE on the BlackHat show floor in Las Vegas to discuss:

• Takeaways from BlackHat CISO Summit
• ReliaQuest presentation on Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) tools
• Things to look forward to at DEF CON 32

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Ivan Righi, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• Rise of the Deepfakes: Threat actors target Ferrari, Fake North Korean IT worker fake's job interview
• Developments in ransomware: Stormous v3, VSXI, Black Basta develop custom malware
• ReliaQuest Research: Beyond the Endpoint: Threats Bypassing your Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/beyond-the-endpoint-cyber-threats-eluding-endpoint-detection/
• https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/us-security-firm-unwittingly-hired-apparent-nation-state-hacker-from-north-korea/
• https://www.drive.com.au/news/ferrari-ceo-impersonated-ai-deepfake-scam/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with ReliaQuest CISO Rick Holland, and Detection Researcher Corey Carter, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• CrowdStrike Global IT Outage breaks records in impacting 8.5 million devices (1:22)
• The importance of accountability and trust when working with third party vendors
• ReliaQuest research into threats facing Financial & Insurance (18:46)

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/crowdstrike-outage-script-phishing-and-social-engineering-attacks/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with guest CISO Craig McEwen, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• ReliaQuest Research: Ransomware in Q2 2024
• Weekly roundup: Threat actors weaponizing exploits within 22 minutes, Disney/AT&T breaches
• Linking security strategy to expenditure
• Supporting cyber apprenticeships and investing in people

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/q2-2024-ransomware/
• https://app.galabid.com/shawburyproms/items

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Brian, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research.

• The influence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) on cybercrime
• Tango down: Law enforcement takedown over 600 Cobalt Strike servers
• Record breaking DDoS attack disclosed by researchers
• Rockyou2024: 9.9 Billion stolen passwords posted onto BreachForums

Resource: AI-powered Cybercrime Report