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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 310 Jun 19, 2025

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sentinelone-shares-new-details-on-china-linked-breach-attempt/
https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/new-supply-chain-malware-operation-hits.html?m=1
https://www.csoonline.com/article/4002103/cisos-beware-genai-use-is-outpacing-security-controls.html
https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/fin6-uses-aws-hosted-fake-resumes-on.html?m=1

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 309 Jun 10, 2025

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https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/06/chatgpt_for_evil/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/06/ransomware_negotiation/
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/how-to-approach-security-era-ai-agents
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinbase-breach-tied-to-bribed-taskus-support-agents-in-india/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/04/kiranapro_cyberattack_deletes_cloud_resources/ / https://x.com/deepakravindran/status/1930776943101894869

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 308 Jun 02, 2025

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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a range of topics including the introduction of a new cryptocurrency, Guard Llama Coin, and the implications of recent cybersecurity incidents involving ConnectWise and ransomware attacks. They explore the challenges organizations face in responding to nation-state attacks, the complexities of ransomware tactics, and the importance of employee security awareness. The conversation emphasizes the need for timely patching and proactive security measures to protect against evolving threats.

Links:

https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/30/connectwise_compromised_by_sophisticated_government/
https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/dragonforce-ransomware-msp-supply-chain-attack
https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/3am-ransomware-adopts-email-bombing-vishing

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 307 May 27, 2025

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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including a significant data breach at Coinbase, the challenges of cryptocurrency security, the importance of patch management, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. They also discuss insider threats, the failures of rigid security programs, and the overlooked cybersecurity risks in mergers and acquisitions. The episode concludes with a discussion on emerging threats, particularly the potential for ransomware to infect CPUs.

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https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/05/21/coinbase_confirms_insider_breach_affects/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/14/improve_patching_strategies/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-increasingly-use-skitnet-post-exploitation-malware/
https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/rigid-security-programs-fail
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/hidden-cybersecurity-risks-mergers-acquisitions
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/11/cpu_ransomware_rapid7/

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 306 May 12, 2025

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In this episode, Jerry and Andrew discuss the importance of data security, phishing attacks targeting hiring managers, the implications of paying ransoms, and the recent Disney data breach incident. They emphasize the need for better training for employees and the challenges of managing software supply chains. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the necessity for organizations to adopt more robust security practices.

Links:
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/venom-spider-phishing-scheme
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/05/08/powerschool_data_extortionist/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/supply-chain-attack-hits-npm-package-with-45-000-weekly-downloads/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/02/disney_slack_hacker_revealed_to/

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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 305 May 05, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss the Google Mandiant 2025 M-Trends report. The report is available here: https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/m-trends-2025-en.pdf

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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 304 Apr 28, 2025

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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity, focusing on the rise of BEC scams and the significant losses attributed to cybercrime in 2024. They explore emerging threats, including social engineering tactics and hardware vulnerabilities, particularly in management interfaces. The conversation also delves into the complexities of vulnerability management, the risks associated with supply chain attacks in open source software, and the alarming rate at which CVEs are being exploited. The hosts emphasize the need for organizations to be proactive in their security measures and to understand the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Links:

https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/fbi-internet-crime-bec-scams-investment-fraud-losses/746181/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-releases-fix-for-ami-bug-that-lets-hackers-brick-servers/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/21/microsoft_apple_patch/
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/ripples-xrpljs-npm-package-backdoored.html
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/159-cves-exploited-in-q1-2025-283.html

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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 303 Apr 14, 2025

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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the rise of ransomware, the importance of backup strategies, and the implications of AI in phishing attacks. They discuss into the challenges of managing non-human identities and the need for effective communication of security metrics. The conversation also touches on the recent Oracle breach and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats.

Links:

https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/remote-access-tools-ransomware-entry/745144/
https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/oracle-breach-2-obsolete-servers
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/explosive-growth-of-non-human.html?m=1
https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/security-theater-vanity-metrics-keep.html?m=1
https://www.securityweek.com/ai-now-outsmarts-humans-in-spear-phishing-analysis-shows/

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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 302 Apr 07, 2025

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In this episode, Jerry and Andrew discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the recent Oracle Cloud security breach, a GitHub supply chain attack, insider threats, and the implications of AI in cybersecurity. They explore the challenges of maintaining trust in cloud services, the complexities of insider threats, and the evolving landscape of cybercrime driven by AI advancements. The conversation emphasizes the need for robust security measures and the importance of adapting to emerging threats in the cybersecurity realm.

Links:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-privately-confirms-cloud-breach-to-customers/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/recent-github-supply-chain-attack-traced-to-leaked-spotbugs-token/
ttps://www.securityweek.com/39-million-secrets-leaked-on-github-in-2024/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/02/deel_rippling_espionage/
https://www.securityweek.com/ai-giving-rise-of-the-zero-knowledge-threat-actor/

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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 301 Apr 01, 2025

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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a range of cybersecurity topics, including the recent Oracle Cloud breach, the challenges of asset management in large environments, and the importance of prioritizing vulnerabilities. They also explore the findings from a pen test report, the implications of emerging threats like Medusa ransomware, and the need for better security practices in organizations.

Links:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-customers-confirm-data-stolen-in-alleged-cloud-breach-is-valid/
https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/10-critical-network-pentest-findings-it.html?m=1
https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/attack-blogs/critical-or-clickbait-github-actions-and-apache-tomcat-rce-vulnerabilities-2025/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/03/30/fbi-warns-use-2fa-as-time-traveling-hackers-strike/
https://www.reversinglabs.com/blog/epss-is-not-foolproof-shift-your-appsec-beyond-vulnerabilities

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