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

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

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...

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

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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30:49

#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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#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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31:23

#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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31:53

#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

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

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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#85 - Going deep on Active Directory with James...

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2023/12/14

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we have a detailed conversation with James Potter, founder of DSE, about Active Directory.James boasts over two decades of expertise in Active Directory security, serving as a trusted consultant for major companies. His focus is on fortifying security measures and devising strategies to strengthen critical systems. He's collaborated with diverse teams, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures while balancing cost,

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#84 - Intel Chat: Push notification surveillance, a...

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2023/12/13

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps' push notifications, as reported by a US senator on December 6th.Cyber.wtf reporting on an interesting piece of malware that turned out to be a RAT written in C#.Israel’s critical infrastructure is under threat from an Iranian proxy hacking group operating out of Lebanon.Hacker News is

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#83 - Intel Chat: Atomic Stealer, Okta breach grows,...

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2023/12/08

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.MalwareBytes is reporting on Atomic Stealer, a popular information stealer for MacOS.Identity services provider Okta has disclosed that it detected "additional threat actor activity" in connection with the October 2023 breach of its support case management system.Huntress is reporting that threat actors of varying types continue to target managed file

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#82 - Decrypting Darknet Diaries: A Conversation with...

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2023/12/07

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Jack Rhysider, the creator of Darknet Diaries.Darknet Diaries is a captivating podcast that delves into the intriguing and often clandestine world of cybersecurity and hacking. Hosted by Jack Rhysider, each episode features gripping narratives that explore real-life cybercrime incidents, hacking escapades, security breaches, and the individuals involved. Rhysider skillfully combines storytelling with in-depth interviews, providing

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#81 - Intel Chat: DarkCasino, Agent Tesla, DarkGate,...

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2023/11/30

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.NSFOCUS Research Labs about how the DarkCasino APT group has leveraged a recently disclosed WinRAR zero-day vulnerability.G DATA CyberDefense is reporting on a threat actor using the ZPAQ archive and .wav file extension to infect systems with Agent Tesla.A technical analysis of DarkGate Malware-as-a-Service which is widely available on various cybercrime

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