Weekly: Microsoft Deprecates VBScript, Common Infostealers, GhostEngine Cryptominer, BlackSuit Attack Analysis

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris and Kim, along with Threat Hunter Brian, discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include:Telegram Pivot 180: Agree to Share IP and Phone Data on Legal RequestsKaspersky Auto-Replace Software with UltraAV AntivirusDell Investigate Two Data BreachesReliaQuest Data Exfiltration Case Study

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Corey and Anna, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Threat actors express difficulty in retrieving stolen Fortinet dataAmadey malware's novel approach: Users locked in Kiosk Mode Aftermath of incident affecting Transport for London (TFL)ReliaQuest Response to Insider Threat CasesResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/common-infostealers/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris Morgan, along with Marken Teder, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Russia's Military Intelligence target CNI, identified using "Non-Lethal Acoustic Weapons" New Sextortion scam targets spousesPrivacy concerns with smart automobilesReliaQuest research into "Inc Ransom" Data Extortion Attack Resources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/inc-ransom-attack-analysis/ 

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with guest CISO Rob F, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:City of Columbus Ohio sue security researcher following ransomware breachDutch Data Protection Authority fine AI/Facial recognition companyBuilding security teams and improving your cyber maturityReliaQuest research into top attacker techniquesResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/top-cyber-attacker-techniques/ 

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Director of Threat Research Brandon Tirado and Threat Intelligence Analyst Anna, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research.Telegram CEO arrested in France over alleged criminal use of the platform Return of Volt Typhoon: China APT exploiting Versa high-severity bug Cybercriminals discuss exploiting physical security gaps to target SMEs

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim, along with Corey and Gjergji, discusses the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Data breach at NPD affecting millions resulted from exposed credentialsIran-linked APT groups abuse OpenAI to create US-election propagandaReliaQuest Research: Service Account AbuseResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/exploring-impacket-abuse/https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/service-account-abuse/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim, along with Marken and Brian, discusses the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Unusual Espionage: China-linked threat groups target Russian government, IT organizationsVicious Vulnerabilities: New vulnerability in all Windows systems with IPv6, Sonos Speaker flaws allow eavesdroppingReliaQuest Research: Data Exfiltration Tools and Malware LoadersResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/exfiltration-toolshttps://www.reliaquest.com/blog/common-malware-loaders

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Rick Holland is joined by ReliaQuest Lead Threat Hunter Colin Ferris LIVE on the BlackHat show floor in Las Vegas to discuss:Takeaways from BlackHat CISO SummitReliaQuest presentation on Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) toolsThings to look forward to at DEF CON 32

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Ivan Righi, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Rise of the Deepfakes: Threat actors target Ferrari, Fake North Korean IT worker fake's job interviewDevelopments in ransomware: Stormous v3, VSXI, Black Basta develop custom malwareReliaQuest Research: Beyond the Endpoint: Threats Bypassing your Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutionsResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/beyond-the-endpoint-cyber-threats-eluding-endpoint-detection/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/us-security-firm-unwittingly-hired-apparent-nation-state-hacker-from-north-korea/https://www.drive.com.au/news/ferrari-ceo-impersonated-ai-deepfake-scam/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with ReliaQuest CISO Rick Holland, and Detection Researcher Corey Carter, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:CrowdStrike Global IT Outage breaks records in impacting 8.5 million devices (1:22)The importance of accountability and trust when working with third party vendorsReliaQuest research into threats facing Financial & Insurance (18:46)Resources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/crowdstrike-outage-script-phishing-and-social-engineering-attacks/