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ShadowTalk host Chris alongside Stefano, Rory, and Rick bring you the latest on the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine. This episode they cover:* Recent cyber developments* Malware targeting Ukrainian organizations* New sanctions against Russia***Resources from this special podcast***Donate to the Ukraine crisis via Red Crosshttps://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appealDigital Forensic Research Labmedium.com/dfrlabPhoton BriefingSHAPING YOUR RESPONSE TO THE RUSSIA - UKRAINE WAR SESSION DETAILS: 03 Mar 2022Session 1: 12pm GMT | Session 2: 8:30am PThttps://info.digitalshadows.com/PhotonIntelBriefing-RussiaUkraine.html
ShadowTalk host Chris alongside Stefano, Rory, and Rick bring you the latest on the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine. This episode they cover:* Continuing attacks between Russia and Ukraine* New sanctions against Russian banks* Cybercriminal developments * Nuclear forces on high alert/peace talks***Resources from this special podcast***Donate to the Ukraine crisis via Red Crosshttps://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appealDigital Forensic Research Labhttps://medium.com/dfrlabWar via TikTok: Russia's new tool for propaganda machinehttps://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-technology-europe-media-nationalism-2186dbc533560cb666f59655ecf1ee8e
ShadowTalk host Chris alongside Ivan, Austin, and Rick bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover:* Russian Offensive Cyber-Team* Conti-Trickbot* OpenSea NFT Breach***Resources from this week’s podcast***Russia Invades Ukraine: What Happens Next?https://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/russia-invades-ukraine-what-happens-next/Recruitment Fraud In 2022https://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/recruitment-fraud-in-2022/Of Death And Taxes: File Early To Beat The Scammershttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/of-death-and-taxes-file-early-to-beat-the-scammers/Russia unleashed data-wiper malware on Ukraine, say cyber expertshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/24/russia-unleashed-data-wiper-virus-on-ukraine-say-cyber-expertsConti ransomware gang takes over TrickBot malware operationhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/conti-ransomware-gang-takes-over-trickbot-malware-operation/OpenSea users lose $2 million worth of NFTs in phishing attackhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/opensea-users-lose-2-million-worth-of-nfts-in-phishing-attack/Subscribe to our threat intelligence email: https://info.digitalshadows.com/SubscribetoEmail-Podcast_Reg.html Also, don’t forget to reach out to - shadowtalk@digitalshadows.com - if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the next episodes.
ShadowTalk host Chris alongside Stefano, Rory, and Austin bring you the latest on the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine. This episode they cover:* The current situation between Russia and Ukraine* Reasons for Russia’s invasions* International reactions to the escalation* Future projections and likely cybersecurity outcomes
ShadowTalk host Stefano alongside Saul, Rory, and Dylan bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover:* US DoJ Indictment Against Weird-Acting BTC Laundering Couple* Grey Hat and ETH's Phat Bug Bounty* Crypto Superbowl Ads***Resources from this week’s podcast***Automate Alert Investigation And Response With XSOAR And SearchLighthttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/automate-alert-investigation-and-response-with-xsoar-and-searchlight/Initial Access Brokers In 2021: An Ever Expanding Threathttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/initial-access-brokers-in-2021-an-ever-expanding-threat/“No Cards = No Work = No Money”: Russian Law Enforcement’s Assault On Carding Platformshttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/russian-law-enforcements-assault-on-carding-platforms/Two Arrested for Alleged Conspiracy to Launder $4.5 Billion in Stolen Cryptocurrencyhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-arrested-alleged-conspiracy-launder-45-billion-stolen-cryptocurrencyDeFi Takes on Bigger Role in Money Laundering But Small Group of Centralized Services Still Dominatehttps://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2022-crypto-crime-report-preview-cryptocurrency-money-laundering/Hacker could’ve printed unlimited ‘Ether’ but chose $2M bug bounty insteadhttps://protos.com/ether-hacker-optimism-ethereum-layer2-scaling-bug-bounty/Coinbase’s bouncing QR code Super Bowl ad was so popular it crashed the apphttps://www.theverge.com/2022/2/13/22932397/coinbases-qr-code-super-bowl-ad-app-crashSubscribe to our threat intelligence email: https://info.digitalshadows.com/SubscribetoEmail-Podcast_Reg.html Also, don’t forget to reach out to - shadowtalk@digitalshadows.com - if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the next episodes.
ShadowTalk host Chris alongside Ivan and Austin bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover:* Microsoft Announces Plans to Enable Macros in Office Applications* Russia Arrests Six People Linking to Hacking Group* Things To Be Aware of This Valentine's Day ***Resources from this week’s podcast***Valentine's Day: Share Your Love, Not Your Credentialshttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/valentines-day-share-your-love-not-your-credentials/Growing Tension Between Russia And Ukraine: Should You Be Concerned?https://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/growing-tension-between-russia-and-ukraine/CVEs You Might Have Missed While Log4j Stole The Headlineshttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/cves-you-might-have-missed-whilst-log4j-stole-the-headlines/Microsoft plans to kill malware delivery via Office macroshttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-plans-to-kill-malware-delivery-via-office-macros/Russia arrests third hacking group, seizes carding forumshttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-arrests-third-hacking-group-seizes-carding-forums/FBI Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Dayhttps://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/columbia/news/press-releases/fbi-warns-of-romance-scams-ahead-of-valentines-dayWest Mercia Police issue romance fraud warning to online daters in the run up to Valentine's Dayhttps://worcesterobserver.co.uk/news/west-mercia-police-issue-romance-fraud-warning-to-online-daters-in-the-run-up-to-valentines-day-35613/Subscribe to our threat intelligence email: https://info.digitalshadows.com/SubscribetoEmail-Podcast_Reg.html Also, don’t forget to reach out to - shadowtalk@digitalshadows.com - if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the next episodes.
ShadowTalk host Stefano alongside Saul and Rory bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover:*Cyber Operations as part of Hybrid Warfare in the Russia-Ukraine context***Resources from this week’s podcast***Beijing 2022: Why You Should Or Shouldn’t Care About The Winter Olympicshttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/beijing-2022-why-you-should-or-shouldnt-care-about-the-winter-olympics/What We’re Reading This Month – January 2022https://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/what-were-reading-this-month-january-2022/Vulnerability Intelligence: Introducing SearchLight’s Newest Capabilityhttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/vulnerability-intelligence-introducing-searchlights-newest-capability/Destructive malware targeting Ukrainian organizationshttps://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2022/01/15/destructive-malware-targeting-ukrainian-organizations/Putin Says the U.S. Wants to Push Russia into Warhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/01/world/russia-ukraine-news#putin-accuses-the-united-states-of-trying-to-goad-russia-into-starting-a-conflict-in-ukraineLessons Learned From Successive Use of Offensive Cyber Operations Against Ukraine and What May Be Nexthttps://www.crowdstrike.com/blog/lessons-from-past-cyber-operations-against-ukraine/Proactive Preparation and Hardening to Protect Against Destructive Attackshttps://www.mandiant.com/resources/protect-against-destructive-attacksSubscribe to our threat intelligence email: info.digitalshadows.com/SubscribetoEm…cast_Reg.htmlAlso, don’t forget to reach out to - shadowtalk@digitalshadows.com - if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the next episodes.
ShadowTalk host Chris alongside Austin and Ivan bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover:* Maliciously crafted Quick Response (QR) Codes* Ransomware Insider Attacks* Growing Russia/Ukraine Conflict***Resources from this week’s podcast***Life In Prison: The Cybercriminal Perspectivehttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/life-in-prison-the-cybercriminal-perspective/Vulnerability Intelligence: A Best Practice Guidehttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/vulnerability-intelligence-a-best-practice-guide/FBI warns of malicious QR codes used to steal your moneyhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-malicious-qr-codes-used-to-steal-your-money/Ransomware gangs increase efforts to enlist insiders for attackshttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-increase-efforts-to-enlist-insiders-for-attacks/Belarusian hacktivist group attacks Belarusian Railways as military frictions mounthttps://www.cyberscoop.com/cyber-partisans-belarus-russia-ukraine/Subscribe to our threat intelligence email: info.digitalshadows.com/SubscribetoEm…cast_Reg.htmlAlso, don’t forget to reach out to - shadowtalk@digitalshadows.com - if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the next episodes.
ShadowTalk host Stefano alongside Kimberley, Dani, Rory, and Xueyin bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover:* Defacement attack against Ukrainian government websites* REvil arrests* Microsoft Wiper***Resources from this week’s podcast***Navigating The Threat Intelligence Market In 2022https://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/navigating-the-threat-intelligence-market-in-2022/Ransomware Q4 Overviewhttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/ransomware-q4-overview/More than 70 Ukrainian government websites have been defaced in cyberattackshttps://www.npr.org/2022/01/19/1074172805/more-than-70-ukrainian-government-websites-have-been-defaced-in-cyber-attacks#:~:text=About%2070%20Ukrainian%20government%20websites,system%20for%20all%20those%20websites.Russia arrests 14 alleged members of REvil ransomware gang, including hacker U.S. says conducted Colonial Pipeline attackhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/01/14/russia-hacker-revil/Destructive malware targeting Ukrainian organizationshttps://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2022/01/15/destructive-malware-targeting-ukrainian-organizations/Subscribe to our threat intelligence email: info.digitalshadows.com/SubscribetoEm…cast_Reg.htmlAlso, don’t forget to reach out to - shadowtalk@digitalshadows.com - if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the next episodes.
ShadowTalk host Chris alongside Ivan and Austin bring you the latest in threat intelligence. This week they cover: * A Critical H2 Database Vulnerability* DDoS Extortion* Alternate ransomware techniques***Resources from this week’s podcast***Cyber Threats to the Education Systemhttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/cyber-threats-to-education/How Do Ransomware Groups Launder Paymentshttps://www.digitalshadows.com/blog-and-research/how-do-ransomware-groups-launder-payments/JFrog researchers find JNDI vulnerability in H2 database consoles similar to Log4Shellhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/jfrog-researchers-find-jndi-vulnerability-in-h2-database-consoles-similar-to-log4shell/ Extortion DDoS attacks grow stronger and more commonhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/extortion-ddos-attacks-grow-stronger-and-more-commonFBI: Hackers use BadUSB to target defense firms with ransomwarehttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-hackers-use-badusb-to-target-defense-firms-with-ransomware/Subscribe to our threat intelligence email: https://info.digitalshadows.com/SubscribetoEmail-Podcast_Reg.html Also, don’t forget to reach out to - shadowtalk@digitalshadows.com - if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the next episodes.
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