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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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46:46

#212 - Intel Chat: RSA 2025

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2025/05/05

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community.During a talk at RSA, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem provided an update on the future direction of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the new Trump administration.During the panel discussion titled “AI and Cyber Defense: Protecting Critical Infrastructure” which brought together federal research leaders to talk about how AI and automation are being

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29:12

Intel Chat: Fog, Operation Endgame, Mustang Panda &...

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2025/04/29

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community.Researchers at Trend Micro have uncovered a new campaign by the Fog ransomware group, notable for its use of DOGE-themed ransom notes aimed at mocking victims rather than just extorting them.In the wake of May 2024’s Operation Endgame, which dismantled some of the most prominent malware droppers such as IcedID, Pikabot, SystemBC, Smokeloader, and Bumblebee, law enforcement agencies

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34:24

#210 - The current cybersecurity landscape with Ian...

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2025/04/25

On today’s episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Ian L. Paterson, CEO of Plurilock, about the current state of Cybersecurity.Ian is a data entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in leading and commercializing technology companies in the fields of data analytics and cybersecurity. Ian is the CEO of Plurilock, where he led the company’s growth and its successful listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.He previously founded and served as CEO of a data monetization

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33:18

#209 - Intel Chat: OCC, CentreStack, UNC5174 & Oracle

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2025/04/21

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community.The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed that emails belonging to its executives and staff were compromised in a cyber incident first detected in February.A critical zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-30406, has been actively exploited since March in CentreStack, a file-sharing platform developed by Gladinet and

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28:28

#208 - Cybersecurity in space with Blake Hershey and...

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2025/04/15

On today’s episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we are going to be speaking with a couple of team members from MORI Associates, a leading firm with over 25 years of experience in delivering comprehensive solutions across technology, communication, and space mission support. Specializing in scalable, high-impact technologies, the company addresses current challenges while anticipating future needs, contributing to a more connected, efficient, and secure future. MORI Associates has played

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30:17

#207 - Intel Chat: MirrorFace, Neptune, Sparrow door...

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2025/04/11

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community.Japanese law enforcement has publicly linked a Chinese state-sponsored threat group known as MirrorFace to a series of cyberattacks that have targeted Japan over the past five years.Researchers at Cyfirma have detailed a new campaign where attackers are using a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed Neptune to hijack Windows systems.Researchers have discovered new variants of a

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41:44

#206 - The AI Threat Landscape Report with Eoin...

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

2025/04/07

On this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we dive into the AI Threat Landscape report with Eoin Wickens, Director of Threat Intelligence at HiddenLayer.Eoin specializes in AI security, threat research, and malware reverse engineering. Eoin has authored numerous articles on AI security, co-authored a book on cyber threat intelligence focusing on Cobalt Strike, and has spoken at conferences such as DEF CON AI Village, BSides San Francisco, LABScon, and 44CON. He also delivered the 2024

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29:35

#205 - Intel Chat: OPSEC FAIL, Manifest Confusion &...

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2025/04/01

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community.On March 24, The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg reported a significant OPSEC failure involving U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who allegedly sent him detailed U.S. military plans over Signal—an encrypted messaging app—on March 15.A newly discovered supply chain attack on the npm ecosystem is targeting developers by backdooring local packages through a

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34:49

#204 - Intel Chat: Wiz, Windows, SocGholish, WDAC & BLE

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2025/03/21

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Google has announced a $32 billion ALL CASH acquisition of the Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz, making it one of the largest deals in the company’s history.A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Windows allows attackers to escalate privileges, potentially granting them full control over affected systems.Security researchers have identified new

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33:24

#203 - Breaking the stigma of addiction in cyber with...

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2025/03/20

On today's episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Jen VanAntwerp, the Founder of Sober in Cyber.Jen is a cybersecurity marketing professional and the founder of Sober in Cyber, a nonprofit on a mission to provide alcohol-free events and community-building opportunities for sober and sober-curious individuals working in infosec. Jen is passionate about breaking the stigma of addiction recovery and is profoundly driven to increase the number of professional networking events

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#202 - Intel Chat: CISA, BianLian (not), Crafty...

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2025/03/14

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of the LimaCharlie community.The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is facing significant operational challenges as budget constraints force it to scale back key cybersecurity programs.Scammers are taking a new approach to extortion by mailing physical ransom letters to victims, claiming to be the operators of the BianLian ransomware group.A newly identified advanced persistent

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33:27

#201 - Scaling Managed Security Operations with...

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2025/03/12

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Andrew Cook, CTO of Recon InfoSec, about lessons learned scaling Managed Security Operations.

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32:51

#200 - Multimodal Offensive Artificial Intelligence...

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

2025/03/11

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Philippe Humeau, CEO of CrowdSec, about Multimodal Offensive Artificial Intelligence (MOAI).Philippe is a cybersecurity expert and seasoned entrepreneur with a deep passion for enhancing global internet security. He is the founder and CEO of CrowdSec, an innovative open-source platform that harnesses the power of community-driven threat intelligence to protect systems worldwide. Philippe's work focuses on collaborative approaches

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#199 - Intel Chat: Lazarus Group, BadPilot, PAN-OS,...

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2025/03/07

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.North Korea’s state-backed Lazarus Group is believed to be responsible for the largest cryptocurrency heist ever recorded, stealing $1.5 billion from the Bybit exchange. The "BadPilot" hacking campaign has been linked to Russia's Sandworm threat group, a unit of the GRU known for cyber espionage and disruptive attacks. GreyNoise has observed active

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#198 - AI risk and safety with John Vaina, AI...

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2025/03/06

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we talk with John Vaina, AI Researcher and Red Teamer, about AI risk and safety.John is an expert in AI risk, safety, and security. John currently works as an AI red team operator, tackling some of the most complex challenges in the field. His work spans traditional cybersecurity concerns, such as identifying vulnerabilities in AI systems, to cutting-edge tasks like testing for emergent behaviors and conducting AI alignment and safety

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#197 - Avoiding burnout and a managing stress with...

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

2025/02/28

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss stress management and avoiding burnout with Amanda Berlin, CEO of Mental Health Hackers.Amanda is the Senior Product Manager of Cybersecurity at Blumira, where she collaborates with a talented team to make security more accessible. With a career in IT spanning nearly her entire adult life, her expertise includes infrastructure security, network troubleshooting, purple teaming, and security awareness training.Beyond her role at

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29:45

#196 - Security challenges in the Arctic with Deepak...

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2025/02/25

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk about security issues in the Arctic with Deepak Dutt, Founder of Zighra.Deepak is a technology leader and entrepreneur on a mission to secure the future against AI-powered threats and to inspire founders to transform their ideas from zero to meaningful impact.Deepak’s career began in the software space, inspired by his father’s passion for technology. In his late teens, he founded his first company in the eLearning space, which he

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35:09

#195 - Intel Chat: APT tunnelling, BadPilot,...

The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast ·

2025/02/21

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Network traffic tunneling is a technique used by attackers to bypass security controls and exfiltrate data or establish covert communication channels. Threat actors use various tunneling methods, including DNS tunneling, HTTP/S tunneling, and ICMP tunneling, each with its own advantages depending on the target environment.The "BadPilot" hacking campaign has

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#194 – Exploring MSSP partnerships and technology...

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2025/02/19

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we explore MSSP partnerships and technology providers with Raffaele Mautone, CEO of Judy Security.Raffaele brings a strong background in IT, sales, and operations, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT shaping the foundation of Judy Security. He has a proven track record of leading teams through successful acquisitions, strategic planning, and large-scale program deployments.Throughout his career, he has worked with major companies

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#193 - Intel Chat: Ransomware drops, 8Base, XE Group,...

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2025/02/13

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.Ransomware payments saw a significant drop in 2024, falling by 35% compared to the previous year. Law enforcement agencies have arrested a suspected core member of the 8Base ransomware group, marking a significant development in efforts to combat cybercrime. The XE Group, a financially motivated cybercrime organization, has shifted its tactics from

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