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The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

An accessible but technical podcast about cybersecurity and the people who keep the internet safe. The podcast is built as a series of segments: we will be looking back at the last couple of weeks in cybersecurity news, talking to different people in the industry about areas of their expertise, we"re going to break apart some of the TTPs being used by adversaries, and we will even cover a little bit of hacker history.

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34:48

#124 - The intersection of CTI & Detection...

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2024/05/15

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at the intersection of CTI & Detection Engineering with Wade Wells, Lead Cybersecurity Threat Detection Engineer.Wade Wells, a seasoned cyber security expert whose passion for technology was sparked at an early age. Growing up with a computer built from parts his dad found dumpster diving, Wade learned how to navigate MS-DOS before he could even spell 'windows'. His lifelong fascination with technology and rule-bending

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#123 - The RSA Conference

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2024/05/11

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we take a closer look at the RSA Conference: past, present and future.The RSA Conference is a series of IT security conferences. Approximately 45,000 people attend one of the conferences each year. It was founded in 1991 as a small cryptography conference. RSA conferences take place in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates each year. The conference also hosts educational, professional networking, and awards programs.

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22:25

#122 - Platformization in cybersecurity with Maxime...

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2024/05/06

On this episode of The Cyebrsecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk platformization and the SecOps Cloud Platform with Maxime Lamothe-Brassard, Founder & CEO of LimaCharlie.In a world where digital transformation has become the norm, cybersecurity professionals face unprecedented challenges. The traditional approach of managing dozens of disparate point solutions and siloed security tools, while attempting to control costs, is no longer sufficient.It's time to embrace a new era of cybersecurity in

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28:31

#121 - Intel Chat: Albatross leak, Cerber ransomware,...

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2024/05/01

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Ukrainian hackers claim to have breached the Russian drone developer Albatross, leaking 100 gigabytes of data, including internal documentation, technical data and drawings of various types of unmanned aerial vehicles.A critical vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server was used to deploy a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware.Cisco Talos are

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39:18

#120 - Open Source Intelligence with Mishaal Khan,...

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2024/04/30

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at Open Source Intelligence with Mishaal Khan, Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Mindsight.Misshal is a jack of all trades and master of some! With a profound knack for thinking like the bad guys, Misshal harnesses his extensive knowledge—from the nitty-gritty of bits and bytes to intricate business processes. As a techie, Ethical Hacker, OSINT enthusiast, and Social Engineer, he leverages his diverse skillset to help

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38:37

#119 - Special Episode: Sandworm is promoted to APT44

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2024/04/25

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss the GRU-backed cyber unit Sandworm which was recently promoted to APT44 by Mandiant.Sandworm is a notorious hacking group, believed to be linked to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU. Known for its destructive cyberattacks, Sandworm has targeted various sectors worldwide, including energy, media, and election systems. Their activities are marked by the use of sophisticated malware and tactics that not only seek to steal

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39:24

#118 - Intel Chat: FakeBat, Sisense, APT29 & CVE of 10

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2024/04/18

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.eSentire's Threat Response Unit has observed FakeBat loader being distributed via FakeUpdates, ultimately leading to a LummaC2 infection via a custom-written PaykRunPE provided by the FakeBat Threat Actors.CISA is investigating a breach at business intelligence company Sisense and urged all Sisense customers to reset any credentials and secrets that may have

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38:31

#117 - Digital Forensics with Carlos Cajigas, CTO at...

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2024/04/16

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at Digital Forensics with Carlos Cajigas, CTO of Covert Bit.Carlos is a seasoned Incident Response professional hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Carlos's journey in the field began after dedicating over a decade to law enforcement, specializing as a Digital Forensics Detective and Examiner in West Palm Beach, Florida. His extensive experience spans conducting detailed examinations on numerous digital devices, backed by

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40:11

#116 - Intel Chat: XZ Utils

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2024/04/04

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.On March 29, 2024 defenders became aware that a backdoor was intentionally planted inside of XZ Utils an open source data compression utility available on many installations of Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. The threat actors behind this implant likely spent years on this operation and were very close to getting the backdoor merged into Debian

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#115 - The cyber threat from China, with Adam Kozy &...

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2024/04/03

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we have an in-depth talk about the cyber threat from China, with Adam Kozy and Daniel Velasquez.Daniel started his career as a defender in the United States Marine Corps as an intelligence analyst where he served in Afghanistan - from there he went on to work with the Defense Intelligence Agency, Joint Special Operations Command and the CIA. After his service, he was a director at Mandiant and is now the Executive Vice President of OP[4] - a

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27:43

#114 - The tokenization process of payment systems...

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2024/03/29

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Salvador Mendoza, Director of Research and Development at Metabase Q, about the tokenization of payment systems.Salvador is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry and holds the position of Director of Research and Development at Metabase Q. He is also an integral member of the Ocelot Offensive Security Team. His area of expertise lies in the intricate world of the tokenization process, payment systems, and the development

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#113 - Intel Chat: StrelaStealer, APT29, Apple's...

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2024/03/27

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Unit 42 have recently identified a wave of large-scale StrelaStealer campaigns impacting over 100 organizations across the EU and U.S.Researchers at Mandiant on Friday raised an alarm after discovering Russia’s APT29 hacking group targeting political parties in Germany, indicating a possible new operational focus beyond typical attacks on diplomatic

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#112 - Cyber Threat Intelligence Networking with...

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2024/03/22

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Grace Chi, CoFounder & COO of Pulsedive Cyber Threat Intelligence about a report she published on cyber threat intelligence networking.Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is an evolving field, with an industry-wide consensus that teams cannot effectively operate in an intelligence silo. This sentiment is shared across all stakeholder segments – public, private, vendor, and academic. In support of improved CTI sharing, stakeholders

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32:04

#111 - Intel Chat: Magnet Goblin, StopCrypt...

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2024/03/20

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Threat actors have been actively targeting vulnerable Connect Secure VPN appliances after the disclosure of CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2023-21887.Threat researchers recently observed an interesting variant of StopCrypt ransomware. The ransomware executes its malicious activities by utilizing multi-stage shellcodes before launching a final payload that contains

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#110 - Intel Chat: Lazarus Group, tunnelling with...

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2024/03/15

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.North Korean threat actors known as the Lazarus Group exploited a zero-day in the Windows AppLocker driver to gain kernel-level access and turn off security tools, allowing them to bypass noisy Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver techniques.Researchers observed threat actors run the Angry IP Scanner, followed by some Mimikatz functions, and then the kicker, the

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#109 - Hacker History: The MOVEit cyberattack

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2024/03/13

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we recount some hacker history, and with the help of John Hammond, Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, tell the story of the MOVEit cyberattack: the biggest data theft of 2023.The MOVEit cyberbreach, was a far-reaching cyber attack that unfolded with significant implications worldwide. The breach initially came to light on June 3, when the Government of Nova Scotia disclosed that approximately 100,000 of its current and former employees

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#108 - Intel Chat: Nood RAT, GTPDOOR, Pikabot,...

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2024/03/08

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.AhnLab Security Intelligence Center published an article exploring Nood RAT. Nood RAT is a variant of Gh0st RAT that works in Linux.GTPDOOR is the name of Linux-based malware that is intended to be deployed on systems in telco networks adjacent to the GRPS eXchange Network with the novel feature of communicating C2 traffic over GTP-C Control Plane signaling

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#107 - Weaponizing ASCII escape sequences with...

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2024/03/06

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at weaponizing ASCII escape sequences with Fredrik (STÖK) Alexandersson from Truesec.Fredrik (STÖK) Alexandersson is a dynamic individual driven by a boundless curiosity and a passion for sharing knowledge. With over three decades of professional experience, he's hacked his way through realms ranging from computers and technology to marketing, fashion, communication, and even the human psyche. Renowned for his

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#106 - Intel Chat: LockBit, TicTacToe Dropper, Google...

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2024/02/29

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Law enforcement from 10 countries - in a joint operation called ‘Operation Cronos’ - have disrupted the criminal operation of the LockBit ransomware group.FortiGuard has identified a grouping of malware droppers used to deliver various final-stage payloads through 2023 they are calling the TicTacToe dropper.Cisco Talos researchers have observed a significant

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#105 - Cybersecurity in space systems with Tim...

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2024/02/28

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk about cybersecurity issues as they relate to the space industry with Tim Fowler, Offensive Security Analyst at Black Hills Information Security.Tim's unique blend of curiosity, determination, and passion for problem-solving make him stand out in the cybersecurity world. As a frequent speaker on topics ranging from Information Security to Open Source software, Tim's mission is clear: to empower others to take control of their journey and

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