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In this episode of ShadowTalk host Corey, along with Gjergji and Brian, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Microsoft set to begin the deprecation of VBScript in the second half of 2024 ReliaQuest research into the top three Infostealers Dive into a new crypto miner dubbed 'GhostEngine' ReliaQuest analysis of a BlackSuit ransomware attack Resources:https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/vbscript-deprecation-timelines-and-next-steps/ba-p/4148301https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/common-infostealers/https://www.elastic.co/security-labs/invisible-miners-unveiling-ghostengine https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/blacksuit-attack-analysis/ 

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Director of Threat Research Brandon Tirado, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Microsoft mandating multi-factor authentication across AzureReliaQuest research exploring fileless malware and living against the land (LoTL) techniques Use of deepfakes in social engineering in 2024Resources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/socgholish-fakeupdates/https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/new-python-socgholish-infection-chain/https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/living-off-the-land-fileless-malware/ 

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Ivan and Marken, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Recent ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector do not necessarily suggest a change in targeting preferencesBlack Basta pivot TTPs: New social engineering campaign using mass sign ups to mailing list spamPain on the adversary, in having multiple controls to slow down an attacker, can greatly improve cyber resilience when combined with network visibility Initial access brokers (IAB) continuing to play a crucial role in facilitating cybercrimeResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/q1-2024-attacker-trends/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Rick Holland is joined by ReliaQuest CTO Joe Partlow and Chief Scientist Brian P. Murphy LIVE on the RSAC show floor in San Francisco, CA to discuss all things AI and automation.

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Brian and Corey, discuss their career paths, as well as offering tips for individuals aiming to gain employment within cybersecurity.The importance of tact and developing both soft and hard skillsWorking around personnel constraints  Picking the right vendors to compliment your security modelRecommendations for advancing your own career

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along Kim and one of ReliaQuest's CISO's Rick, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:APT28 Exploit 6 year old CISCO vulnerabilityReliaQuest research on Iran/Israel TensionsRansomware RebrandsApple notify users impacted by SpywareResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/cyber-threats-linked-to-iran-israel-conflict/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Marken, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. This weeks topics include:Palo Alto Critical Vulnerability under active exploitation ReliaQuest research on VPN attack surface managementOptum Healthcare data breached by RansomHub group

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Gjergji and James, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Health sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) issues alert warning regarding attackers using social engineering to target IT helpdesk's across the health sectorReliaQuest releases it's findings from it's Q1 Phishing reportHow improper permissions can lead to problems with new Microsoft Copilot AIResources:https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/health-care-social-engineering-campaign/https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/phishing-tactics-and-trends-2024/

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim, along with Brian, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:Sophisticated backdoor identified in XZ UtilsOur Spotlight report on SEO poisoningImpersonation scams cost $1.1 billion in 2023

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with ReliaQuest Threat Hunter's Caroline and Corey discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. This week's topics include:Issues with Google AI-powered search generative experience recommending scam sitesSpain high court judge issues temporary ban on messaging platform 'Telegram'Speculative Execution vulnerabilities found on Apple M Series and Intel Raptor Lake CPU's