The Webroot Podcast

Cyberattacks backed by nation states are becoming more frequent in the United States. In fact, according to Dr. Mike McGuire, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Surrey, there has been a 100% rise in ‘significant’ nation-state incidents between 2017-2020 with the most attacking the enterprise at 35%. Have we replaced the “cold war” with the “code war?” It seems so with the SolarWinds hack, described as a “digital Pearl Harbor.” What’s more, it’s been both speculated and proven that countries like North Korea, China, Iran, and Russia have found the United States vulnerable in cyberspace. Also, it discusses the latest developments, such as Pegasus Spyware, and why it is so elusive.

The accelerated demand for bitcoin has provided cybercriminals with a new playground. It’s untraceable, making it perfect for extortion and impersonation. In fact, reported by CBS News, Americans have lost more than $80 million in cryptocurrency investment scams since October, which represents a 1,000% increase from the fall of 2019, according to FTC data. This podcast explores this attack vector and the common methods and scams, including modern mining malware such as LemonDuck and LemonCat.

Black Hat USA Conference, the leading infosec event, was held July 21 – Aug. 3, 2021. Grayson Milbourne recaps some of the hottest (and most interesting!) topics from the conference. 

2020 was an unprecedented year in terms of cybercrime. In this episode, Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at Webroot, an OpenText company, sits down with host Joe Panettieri to explore Webroot’s BrightCloud Threat Report. Their conversation covers the report’s major findings and what steps businesses can take to build durable resistance.

It’s time to think twice before you watch that illegal football stream! Sites that offer pirated sports are not only illegal, but also a major cybersecurity risk. From common viruses to Bitcoin scams, these sites pose a significant threat to consumers. Host Joe Panettieri welcomes Kelvin Murray, Senior Threat Researcher at Webroot, an OpenText company, to discuss this attack vector and how to limit risk. 

There has been a worrying rise in ransomware activity. Recent attacks on organizations like the Houston Rockets and the emergence of Babuk ransomware have caused major concern. Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst at Webroot, an OpenText company, returns to the podcast to address these developments and how companies can protect themselves through multi-level security planning.

Today’s home connections are no longer limited to PCs, tablets and smartphones. Smart speakers, thermostats, doorbells and more are increasingly common. Each comes with its own security vulnerabilities. Security intelligence director Grayson Milbourne sits down with host Joe Panettieri to discuss what homeowners need to know about IoT devices and network security.

Host Joe Panettieri and sr. threat research analyst Kelvin Murray explore cybercrime as a service—why and how hackers have emulated the SaaS business model and applied it to ransomware and other types of attack.

Is Bitcoin the dominant cryptocurrency of cybercrime? Is there a relationship between the value of Bitcoin and its role in cybercrime? Can cryptocurrencies be bought and sold safely? Sr. threat research analyst and resident crypto expert Tyler Moffitt joins host Joe Panettieri to discuss all that and more in this episode.

Major malware attacks make headlines, but it's the legions of smaller ones that line the pockets of cybercriminals. Listen to Joe Panettieri and Webroot security threat analyst Kelvin Murray discuss why small and medium-sized businesses are such highly coveted targets for cyberattacks.