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PODCAST

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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38:22

#104 - Intel Chat: Pikabot, OpenAI boots APTs, GRU...

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2024/02/23

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.ZScaler ThreatLabz are reporting on some recent campaigns, which started in February 2024, where they observed Pikabot reemerging with significant changes in its code base and structure.OpenAi is claiming that they have terminated accounts associated with state-affiliated threat actors.A January 2024 court-authorized operation has neutralized a network of

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#103 - A better way forward for cybersecurity with...

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2024/02/21

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we delve into an innovative, engineering-centered perspective on cybersecurity with Maxime Lamothe-Brassard, the Founder & CEO of LimaCharlie.As part of the Canadian Intelligence apparatus, Maxime worked in positions ranging from development of cyber defence technologies, Counter Computer Network Exploitation, and Counter Intelligence. Maxime led the creation of an advanced cyber security program for the Canadian government and received

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#102 - Intel Chat: toothbrush DDOS, TPM-based...

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2024/02/15

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.The spectacular headline announcing a DDOS attack that involved 3-million electric toothbrushes.A hardware attack to bypass TPM-based encryption which is used on most Microsoft Windows devices.CrowdStrike researchers have identified a HijackLoader sample that employs sophisticated evasion techniques to enhance the complexity of the threat.

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#101 - WiFi attacks and defense with Lennart...

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2024/02/13

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at WiFi attack methods, and the defenses to them, with Lennart Koopmann, Founder of the Nzyme Network Defense System.Lennart Koopman, a tech enthusiast originally from Germany, now calling Houston, TX home. He began coding at a young age and chose to forgo formal education, diving straight into the world of computers after high school.Lennart's career path led him through various roles, from assisting in a hospital's IT

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#100 - A tale of two breaches: examining the AnyDesk...

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2024/02/09

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at the AnyDesk and Cloudflare breaches that were both disclosed on February 2, 2024.AnyDesk, a prominent remote desktop software provider, disclosed a cyberattack late on February 2nd, causing the company to enforce strict security measures for nearly a week. Adversaries breached AnyDesk's systems, compromising vital assets such as source code and private code signing keys, and gaining unauthorized access to production

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#99 - Ground truth realities with Yochai Greenberg,...

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2024/02/06

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we delve into the ground truth realities of cybersecurity with Yochai Greenberg, a frontline cyber defender.Yochai Greenberg's expertise in cybersecurity is grounded in a lifetime of hands-on experience and military service. From an early age, he immersed himself in computer technology, gaining comprehensive knowledge of hardware and software through practical experimentation. Serving in the IDF further cultivated his understanding of

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#98 - Intel Chat: Midnight Blizzard, GKE...

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2024/02/01

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Microsoft updated the public on their findings - apparently, the threat actors were able to gain persistent access to the privileged email accounts by abusing the OAuth authorization protocol.Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a loophole impacting Google Kubernetes Engine that could be potentially exploited by threat actors to take control of a

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#97 - Cybersecurity threats to electric vehicles with...

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2024/01/30

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some of the cybersecurity threats to electric vehicles with Mike Pedrick, VP of Cybersecurity Consulting at Nuspire.Mike is currently serving as the Vice President of Cybersecurity Consulting at Nuspire. In his role over the past two years, Mike has focused on providing advisory services to mid-market clients in the areas of cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance with data security and privacy standards. His specialization

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#96 - Intel Chat: iOS malware detection, credentials...

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2024/01/25

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.SecureList researchers from Kaspersky have come up with a lightweight method to detect iOS malware.Nearly 71 million unique credentials that were leaked from websites such as Facebook, Roblox, eBay, Yahoo, and Coinbase have been circulating on the Internet.Russian threat group COLDRIVER has expanded its targeting of Western officials to include the use of

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#95 - The SaaS Cyber Kill Chain with Luke Jennings,...

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2024/01/23

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we have a conversation about the SaaS Cyber Kill Chain with Luke Jennings, VP of Research & Development at Push Security.In this interview, we explore the evolution of cyber attacks and the impact of the remote working and SaaS revolution on the cyber kill chain.The SaaS Attack Matrix can be found here.

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#94 - Intel Chat: Bandook, NoaBot, mandating 2FA &...

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2024/01/19

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.A new Bandook variant has been distributed via a PDF since this past October.Akami researchers have uncovered a new crypto-mining campaign that has been active since the start of 2023. The Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services will reportedly set out the proposed requirements that include two-factor authentication and maintaining a vulnerability-fixing

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#93 - Poisoning Github's runner images with Adnan...

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2024/01/16

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Adnan Khan, Lead Security Engineer at Praetorian, about a supply chain attack that was successful in poisoning Gihub’s runner images.Adnan is an Offensive Security Engineer and Security Researcher with a strong development background and passion for CI/CD and supply chain security. Adnan’s research can be found here.The Github Attack TOolkit can be found here.And Adnan can be found on LinkedIn here.

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41:09

#92 - Early cybersecurity career advice with Gerald...

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2024/01/12

On today's episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we chat with Gerald Auger, Chief Content Creator at Simply Cyber.Dr. Gerald Auger is deeply passionate about information security, holding a steadfast belief that there exists a bespoke information security program for every organization. This tailored approach, he contends, not only mitigates cybersecurity risks but also amplifies overall value, aligning harmoniously with the business mission. Through Coastal Information Security Group, Dr

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32:47

#91 - Intel Chat: ALPHV, DanaBot?, Operation...

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2024/01/10

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.An international group of law enforcement agencies has seized the dark web leak site of the notorious ransomware gang known as ALPHV, or BlackCat.IBM Security Trusteer uncovered a new malware campaign using JavaScript web injections with a possible connection to DanaBot.Kaspersky published some new research in which they have identified a vulnerability in

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#90 - The similarities between punk rock and...

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2024/01/05

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we have a conversation with James McMurry, Founder and CEO of ThreatHunter.ai.James is a cybersecurity veteran (and a veteran) with a career that spans over 30 years. He's the problem-solver who sees complexity as a puzzle to unravel.His approach goes beyond buzzwords; James transforms innovation into reality by blending AI, machine learning, and a team of human threat hunters into an effective cybersecurity strategy. Beyond the office, James

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#89 - Hard-won entrepreneurial lessons with JP...

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2024/01/03

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we have a conversation with JP Bourget, Founder and President of Blue Cycle, who shares some hard-won lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.JP Bourget specializes in empowering Blue Teams and Security Operations Centers (SOCs) by implementing cutting-edge methodologies to enhance Cyber Maturity. His expertise spans automation, data engineering, API integration, and advocating security-as-code principles. Additionally, he holds the role of

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Podcast trailer for 2024

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2024/01/02

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast. My name is Christopher Luft, one of the founders of LimaCharlie and I am your host.This podcast is set up as a series of segments in and around cybersecurity - with a focus on the defensive side.Tune in for weekly intelligence reports and discussions, as well as deep-dives into major incidents like the MGM ransomware attack or the recent Okta breach with expert guests who can break down the events.I also get the privilege of interviewing many

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#88 - Predictions for the future of cybersecurity...

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

2023/12/31

A special episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, where we look back at our conversations throughout 2023, and bring together all of the predictions for the future of cybersecurity.It is a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy listening to it. And a Happy New Year to all our listeners! Wishing you security and success in 2024.

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#87 - Hacker History: The Colonial Pipeline

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2023/12/28

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we recount some hacker history, and with the help of Casey Ellis, Founder and CSO at Bugcrowd, tell the story of the largest critical infrastructure ransomware attacks in history: The Colonial PipelineOn May 7, 2021, Colonial Pipeline, an American oil pipeline system that originates in Houston, Texas, and carries gasoline and jet fuel mainly to the Southeastern United States, suffered a ransomware cyberattack that impacted computerized

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#86 - Intel Chat: pfSense vulnerability, Gootloader,...

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2023/12/20

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Sonar Source are reporting on a few vulnerabilities they have found in pfSense.eSentire’s Threat Response Unit launched a multi-pronged offensive against the Gootloader Initial Access-as-a-Service Operation. ESET researchers documented a series of new OilRig downloaders, all relying on legitimate cloud service providers for command and control

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