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Weekly: Ransomware Impacting Hospitals, Q1 Most Observed Attacker Techniques, BreachForums Advertise Access to Security Company May 15, 2024

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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

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

Special: AI and Automation at RSAC 2024 May 08, 2024

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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.

Cracking the Code: Getting a Job in Cybersecurity May 01, 2024

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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

Weekly: APT28 Activity, Iran/Israel Tensions, Ransomware Rebrands Apr 25, 2024

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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

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

Weekly: Palo Alto Critical Exploit, VPN Management, RansomHub Leak Optum Data Apr 17, 2024

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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

Weekly: HC3 Social Engineering Warning, ReliaQuest Q1 Phishing Report, Microsoft Copilot Apr 10, 2024

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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

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Weekly: New Backdoor in XZ Utils, SEO Poisoning, Impersonation Scams Apr 03, 2024

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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

Weekly: Google AI Search, Spain Telegram Ban, Speculative Execution Vulnerabilities Mar 27, 2024

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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

Weekly: AT&T Breach, Magnet Goblin, ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report (ATR) Mar 20, 2024

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

2021 AT&T breach released for free
Magnet Goblin threat group exploiting 1-day vulnerabilities
An introduction to ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report (ATR)

Weekly: TeamCity and Supply Chain Risk, BEC Detections, Midnight Blizzard Mar 13, 2024

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