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

• Microsoft set to begin the deprecation of VBScript in the second half of 2024 
• ReliaQuest research into the top three Infostealers 
• Dive into a new crypto miner dubbed 'GhostEngine' 
• ReliaQuest analysis of a BlackSuit ransomware attack 

Resources:

• https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/vbscript-deprecation-timelines-and-next-steps/ba-p/4148301
• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/common-infostealers/
• https://www.elastic.co/security-labs/invisible-miners-unveiling-ghostengine 
• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/blacksuit-attack-analysis/ 

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Director of Threat Research Brandon Tirado, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• Microsoft mandating multi-factor authentication across Azure
• ReliaQuest research exploring fileless malware and living against the land (LoTL) techniques 
• Use of deepfakes in social engineering in 2024

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/socgholish-fakeupdates/
• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/new-python-socgholish-infection-chain/
• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/living-off-the-land-fileless-malware/
   

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

• Recent ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector do not necessarily suggest a change in targeting preferences
• Black Basta pivot TTPs: New social engineering campaign using mass sign ups to mailing list spam
• Pain on the adversary, in having multiple controls to slow down an attacker, can greatly improve cyber resilience when combined with network visibility 
• Initial access brokers (IAB) continuing to play a crucial role in facilitating cybercrime

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/q1-2024-attacker-trends/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Rick Holland is joined by ReliaQuest CTO Joe Partlow and Chief Scientist Brian P. Murphy LIVE on the RSAC show floor in San Francisco, CA to discuss all things AI and automation.

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Brian and Corey, discuss their career paths, as well as offering tips for individuals aiming to gain employment within cybersecurity.

• The importance of tact and developing both soft and hard skills
• Working around personnel constraints  
• Picking the right vendors to compliment your security model
• Recommendations for advancing your own career

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along Kim and one of ReliaQuest's CISO's Rick, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• APT28 Exploit 6 year old CISCO vulnerability
• ReliaQuest research on Iran/Israel Tensions
• Ransomware Rebrands
• Apple notify users impacted by Spyware

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/cyber-threats-linked-to-iran-israel-conflict/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Marken, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. This weeks topics include:

• Palo Alto Critical Vulnerability under active exploitation 
• ReliaQuest research on VPN attack surface management
• Optum Healthcare data breached by RansomHub group

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

• Health sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issues alert warning regarding attackers using social engineering to target IT helpdesk's across the health sector
• ReliaQuest releases it's findings from it's Q1 Phishing report
• How improper permissions can lead to problems with new Microsoft Copilot AI

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/health-care-social-engineering-campaign/
• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/phishing-tactics-and-trends-2024/

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

• Sophisticated backdoor identified in XZ Utils
• Our Spotlight report on SEO poisoning
• Impersonation scams cost $1.1 billion in 2023

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with ReliaQuest Threat Hunter's Caroline and Corey discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. This week's topics include:

• Issues with Google AI-powered search generative experience recommending scam sites
• Spain high court judge issues temporary ban on messaging platform 'Telegram'
• Speculative Execution vulnerabilities found on Apple M Series and Intel Raptor Lake CPU's