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ShadowTalk: Powered by ReliaQuest

Want to hear what industry experts really think about the cyber threats they face? ShadowTalk is a weekly cybersecurity podcast, made by practitioners for practitioners, featuring analytical insights on the latest cybersecurity news and threat research.Threat Intelligence Analyst John Dilgen brings extensive expertise in cyber threat intelligence and incident response, specializing in researching threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. John and his guests provide practical perspectives on the week’s

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21:06

Malware Isn't Required—How Ransomware Groups Turn...

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2026/02/25

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join hosts John and Tehman as they discuss: What attackers prefer over custom malwareHow signature-based detection failsProactive governance vs. reactive triageJohn Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in researching cyber threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. With a strong technical background, he previously served as an Incident Response Analyst and Trainer at ReliaQuest. Tehman Tariq: Sr. Manager o...

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28:24

Ransomware vs. Exfiltration-Only—The Extortion Model...

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2026/02/18

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join hosts Brandon and John as they discuss: Why extortion payment rates are the lowest everOrganizations paying ransomware but refusing data extortion demandsWhy defenders need both visibility and speedJohn Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in researching cyber threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. With a strong technical background, he previously served as an Incident Response Analyst and Trainer...

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29:08

Patch Management Is Losing—The Case for Predictive...

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2026/02/11

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join hosts Brandon and John as they discuss: Why traditional patch cycles can't beat attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in 24 hoursThe shift from reactive patching to predictive intelligence using EPSS and CISA KEVHow to defend against zero-days when patching isn't an optionJohn Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in researching cyber threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. With a strong technical ba...

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22:51

Beyond Phishing Emails—Social Engineering Drives...

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2026/02/04

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join hosts John and Tehman as they discuss: Why phishing emails are no longer the top malware delivery methodEmerging social engineering tactics: vishing, copy and paste abuse, and software impersonationHow campaigns have evolved from Black Basta to ShinyHuntersJohn Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in researching cyber threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. With a strong technical background, he pr...

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20:34

Malicious AI—The New Face of Cyber Threats

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2026/01/28

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk John and Tehman as they discuss: How AI is enabling large-scale, high-speed attacksNation-states weaponizing AI for attack automationThe rise of sophisticated AI-generated malwareJohn Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in researching cyber threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. With a strong technical background, he previously served as an Incident Response Analyst and Trainer at ReliaQuest. Tehman T...

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27:12

Maintainer Compromise: The Next Supply-Chain Attack...

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2026/01/21

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join hosts Brandon and John as they discuss: How supply-chain attacks evolvedCampaigns targeting NPM package maintainersActionable defense strategiesBrandon Tirado: Director of Threat Research for ReliaQuest. A skilled cyber defense professional with a unique combination of management and hands-on experience. With a deep understanding of adversary motives and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) they use to achieve their goals, Brand...

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31:34

Kicking Off 2026 with Ransomware Insights and Defense...

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2026/01/14

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join hosts Brandon and Tehman as they discuss: The resurgence of LockBit 5.0 and its December 2025 surge in named organizationsHow top ransomware groups like Qilin, Akira, and Clop dominated in 2025.Actionable defense strategies for organizations to proactively combat ransomware in 2026Brandon Tirado: Director of Threat Research for ReliaQuest. Brandon is a skilled cyber defense professional with a unique combination of management and hands-on...

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31:38

React2Shell Attacks Evolve, ClickFix Attacks, and...

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2025/12/17

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join host John and intelligence analyst Ivan as they discuss: React2Shell Exploits Flood the Internet as Attacks Continue (1:06)ClickFix Style Attack Leveraging Grok and ChatGPT for Malware Delivery (7:39)New ConsentFix Attack Hijacking Microsoft Accounts via Azure CLI (13:50)Holiday Season Attack Risks: Phishing, Ransomware, and Defense Recommendations (18:22)John Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes i...

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32:29

React2Shell Exploits, CISA’s Brickstorm Warning,...

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2025/12/10

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join host John along with systems security engineer Corey and intelligence analyst Hayden as they discuss: Chinese Threat Groups Exploiting the React2Shell Vulnerability (1:18)CISA Issues Alert on Persistent Brickstorm Backdoor Attacks (9:05)ShadyPanda Hackers Turn Millions of Browsers into Weapons (13:36)Storm-0249’s Shift to Targeted EDR Exploitation (20:09)John Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in...

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25:01

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, SilverFox's ValleyRat...

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2025/12/03

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join host John and intelligence analysts Alex and Hayden as they discuss: Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Targeting Zendesk (1:14)Microsoft Teams Guest Access Phishing Bypass (3:37)Dark AI Tools Enhancing Threat Actors (6:08)Silver Fox’s Campaign: Chinese APT Spotlight (10:05)John Dilgen: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, where he specializes in researching cyber threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. With a strong technical backgrou...

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27:53

Are Cyber Predictions Worth It? Plus Chinese AI...

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2025/11/26

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Do you really need predictions to tackle cyber threats? Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst John & special guest CISO Rafal Baran as they discuss: New NPM Supply Chain Threat (1:13)China Manipulates AI for Initial Access (4:46)Cloud Gaps Bring IoT Takeover (7:29)2026 Cyber-Threat Predictions (10:57)Rafal Baran: IT security leader and CISO in the global reinsurance space. He focuses on building practical security and privacy ...

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29:35

Fortinet Flaw Exposed and Exploited! Plus, Threat...

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2025/11/19

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join host Kim, intelligence analyst John, and threat hunter Tristan as they discuss: Fortinet Flaw Enables Admin TakeoverAkira Ransomware Targets Nutanix VMsSmart Redirects Evade Phishing DetectionThreat Hunter Hacks: SEO Hits HardListen on @Listennotes: https://lnns.co/mgbyVjXv7p6 Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQuest in June 2020 following a 10-year career in UK la...

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34:17

Gootloader's Return, LANDFALL Android Spyware,...

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2025/11/12

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Wondering why Gootloader is suddenly back in action? Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst Hayden & Systems Security Engineer Corey as they discuss: Gootloader Returns Using SEO Poisoning (1:27)New Android Spyware LANDFALL (6:33)Curly COMrades Hide in Windows Using Linux VMs (10:57)Sector-by-Sector Cyber Trends Q3 2025 (15:20)Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined Re...

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27:18

Why Cloud Threats Are Escalating: Identity Risks,...

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2025/11/05

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Did you know 99% of cloud identities are over-privileged, creating the perfect storm for attackers to seamlessly infiltrate your environment? Join host Kim along with intelligence analysts John & Alex as they discuss: Chinese Nation-State Campaigns and Geopolitics (1:12)Malicious NPM Packages (7:20)TruffleNet Attacks on AWS (10:53)The Danger of Over-Privileged Cloud Identities (15:36)Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Anal...

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31:05

Why Cyber Threats Surge 20% During M&A, Plus the...

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2025/10/29

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Picture this: You close a $50M acquisition on Friday and by Monday, attackers are in your network. Sound far-fetched? It's not. Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst John & Threat Hunter Leo as they discuss: Attackers Exploit WSUS Flaw (1:15)Qilin Deploys Cross-Platform Attacks (4:21)Lazarus Group Reignites Operation DreamJob (9:05)Threat Hunter Hacks: Active Cyber Threats in M&A (15:19)Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intellig...

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32:08

Automate to Defend: A Former FBI Agent's Ransomware...

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2025/10/22

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Wondering what makes ransomware operations successful? Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst John & former FBI Special Agent Keith Mularski as they discuss: Year-Long F5 Breach (2:42)North Korean Attacker Adopts EtherHiding (7:53)Phishing Attacks Target LastPass (12:11)Fighting Ransomware Automation: A CISO's Guide (17:19)Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQ...

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22:21

Is Your Software a Secret Backdoor? Flax Typhoon's...

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2025/10/15

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk How long could Flax Typhoon nestle silently in your networks? Join host Kim along with intelligence analysts John & Joey as they discuss: Velociraptor Abused in Ransomware Attacks (1:13)New Oracle E-business Suite Flaw (5:19)GitHub CamoLeak AI Attack (7:46)Year-Long Flax Typhoon ArcGIS Campaign (11:23)Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQuest in June 2020 follo...

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35:08

Cl0p's Latest Heist: Exploiting Oracle's Critical...

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2025/10/08

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join host Kim along with Intelligence Analyst John and Threat Detection Engineer Marken as they discuss: Clop's Exploitation of Oracle E-Business Suite (1:09)Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Return With Salesforce Leaks (5:27)Shutdown Threatens US Intel Sharing and Cyber Defense (10:02)Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q3 2025 (15:02)Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQuest in...

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26:29

Should Governments Hoard Zero Days? Analyzing...

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2025/10/01

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join host Joey along with intelligence analysts Alex and Hayden as they discuss: Brickstorm Backdoor in U.S. Legal and Tech Sectors (1:17)Storm-1849 Targeting Cisco ASA Devices (4:38)Medusa Attempts to Pay Reporter for Initial Access (7:00)Debate Over Government Zero-Day Stockpiling (14:41)Joseph Keyes: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, specializing in technical cyber threat research. With his prior role as a Cyber Security Anal...

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28:59

Attacker Breakout Time Hits 18 Minutes, New...

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2025/09/24

Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalk Join host Kim along with intelligence analysts John and Joey as they discuss: Summer 2025 Attacker Trends (13:41)Self-Replicating 'Shai-hulud' Worm Targeting NPM Packages (1:05)Fortra Critical Patch for GoAnywhere MFT Vulnerability (3:49)Phishing Round Up: File Fix Campaign and Microsoft's RaccoonO365 Takedown (7:12)Kim Bromley: Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQuest in June 2020 ...

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