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. Senior Intelligence Analysts Chris Morgan and Kim Bromley bring together over 30 years of experience in threat intelligence across government, military, and telecommunications. Along with their guests, they provide practical perspectives on t ...
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Guest Episode: Black Basta's TTP Shift, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) In Cyber Security
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Kim and Chris are joined by guest speaker Eric Knopp, to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include: ReliaQuest research identifies Black Basta TTP changes Amazon seize APT29 domains Tango down: Redline & Meta Infostealers taken down by Dutch police The importance of s…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim is joined by Director of Threat Research Brandon Tirado and Threat Hunter Brian Kelly, to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include: Scattered Spider x RansomHub: A New Partnership US Authorities Indict Anonymous Sudan Leaders Crypt Ghouls Deploys LockBit on Russia…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris and Kim are joined by Detection researcher Corey Carter, to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include: ReliaQuest reporting on ransomware activity in Q3 2024 OpenAI confirm malicious use of ChatGPT Russian APT29 mass exploiting known vulnerabilities CISCO data re…
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Healthcare Cyber Threat, Salt Typhoon Compromises US Telecoms, Gorilla Botnet DDoS Campaigns
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris and Kim are joined by detection researcher, Marken, to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include: Cyber Threats Facing the Health Care and Social Assistance Sector Salt Typhoon Compromises US-based Telecoms Companies Microsoft and US DoJ Takedown Star Blizzard In…
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Guest Episode: Importance of Cyber Insurance, Embargo Ransomware Target Cloud, Influence Ops Target US Election
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris and Kim are joined by guest Samantha Billy, AON U.S Broking Growth Leader, to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include: The Critical Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Cyber Risk Embargo Ransomware Targeting Cloud Iranian Threat Actors Conducting Influence Op…
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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 Requests Kaspersky Auto-Replace Software with UltraAV Antivirus Dell Investigate Two Data Breaches ReliaQuest Data Ex…
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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 data Amadey malware's novel approach: Users locked in Kiosk Mode Aftermath of incident affecting Transport for London (TFL) Reli…
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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 spouses Privacy concerns with smart automobiles ReliaQuest research …
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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 breach Dutch Data Protection Authority fine AI/Facial recognition company Building security teams and improving y…
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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 …
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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 credentials Iran-linked APT groups abuse OpenAI to create US-election propaganda ReliaQuest Research: Service Account Abuse Reso…
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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 organizations Vicious Vulnerabilities: New vulnerability in all Windows systems with IPv6, Sonos Speaker flaws al…
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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 Summit ReliaQuest presentation on Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) tools Things to look forward to at DEF CON 32…
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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 interview Developments in ransomware: Stormous v3, VSXI, Black Basta develop custom malware Re…
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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 wh…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with guest CISO Craig McEwen, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: ReliaQuest Research: Ransomware in Q2 2024 Weekly roundup: Threat actors weaponizing exploits within 22 minutes, Disney/AT&T breaches Linking security strategy to expenditur…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Brian, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. The influence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) on cybercrime Tango down: Law enforcement takedown over 600 Cobalt Strike servers Record breaking DDoS attack disclosed by researchers Rockyou2024: 9.9 Billi…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Marken, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: TeamViewer compromised by APT29 in supply chain attack MOVEit in the headlines again, critical severity vulnerability disclosed Popular Content Delivery Network (CDN) providers compromised i…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim, along with Ivan and Gjergji, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Lockbit claim breach of the US Federal Reserve, but are they telling the truth? ReliaQuest research into misuse of Protocol Tunneling Fallout from the US Ban of Kaspersky Resources…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Marken, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Scattered Spider leader reportedly arrested, as group pivot to target SaaS solutions ReliaQuest research into supply chain compromise. Detections to improve your resilience Classifying insider threat…
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In this Special Guest Episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris and one of ReliaQuest's CISOs Rick Holland are joined by University of Kansas Health System (UKHS) CISO Michael Meis to discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Significant threats facing healthcare: Ransomware, accidental insiders The influence …
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris Morgan is joined by ReliaQuest Chief Strategy Officer Jason Pfeiffer LIVE on the InfoSec Europe show floor in London, UK to discuss: How InfoSec stacks up against the US cyber conferences Snowflake data breach affecting TicketMaster and others Cybercriminal reflections on generative AI Resources: https://ww…
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Weekly: Microsoft Deprecates VBScript, Common Infostealers, GhostEngine Cryptominer, BlackSuit Attack Analysis
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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' ReliaQues…
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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 Azure ReliaQuest research exploring fileless malware and living against the land (LoTL) techniques Use of de…
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Weekly: Ransomware Impacting Hospitals, Q1 Most Observed Attacker Techniques, BreachForums Advertise Access to Security Company
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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 preferences Black Basta pivot TTPs: New social engineering campaign using mass sign ups to…
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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.Από τον ReliaQuest
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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 skills Working around personnel constraints Picking the right vendors to compliment your security model R…
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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 vulnerability ReliaQuest research on Iran/Israel Tensions Ransomware Rebrands Apple notify users impacted by Spyware Resources: https://www.…
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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 management Optum Healthcare data breached by RansomHub group…
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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 sector ReliaQuest releases…
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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 Utils Our Spotlight report on SEO poisoning Impersonation scams cost $1.1 billion in 2023Από τον ReliaQuest
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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 sites Spain high court judge issues temporary ban on messaging platform 'Telegram'…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Marken and ReliaQuest CISO Rick, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. This week's topics include: 2021 AT&T breach released for free Magnet Goblin threat group exploiting 1-day vulnerabilities An introduction to ReliaQuest's Annual Threat Report (ATR)…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Corey and Caroline, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: TeamCity Server critical vulnerability leaves potential for supply chain risk ReliaQuest research into advanced business email compromise (BEC) detections Microsoft compromised by Midnigh…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Fearghal and Kim, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics include: An overview of the critical severity vulnerabilities affecting ConnectWise, patch now! ReliaQuest research into Browser Credential Dumping attacks The latest in the world of ransomware Update to Nati…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Ivan, Caroline, and one of ReliaQuest's CISOs Rick, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. This week's topics include: Lockbit return following law enforcement operation Recent Structured Analytical Technique (SAT) exercises ran by ReliaQuest The Optum Breach and what you…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Brian, Kim, and one of ReliaQuest's CISOs Rick, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Lockbit taken down by NCA led operation. Does this spell the end for the ransomware group? ReliaQuest research into abuse of Remote monitoring and management (…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Marken and Corey, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: ReliaQuest research into changes observed on SocGholish infection chain Update to Volt Typhoon campaign affecting US CNI Furore over reporting on Toothbrush smart devices reportedly used in…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris Morgan is joined by ReliaQuest CISO Rick Holland, Director of Threat Research Brandon Tirado and Intelligence Collection Analyst Fearghal Hughes to discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Breach of Remote Desktop Application 'AnyDesk' results Continued Ivanti…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with James and Ivan, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: The emergence of Killnet 2.0 Best practices for Baselining Detection Rules Insights from ReliaQuest's Q4 2023 Ransomware blog Resources: https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/q4-2023-ransomware/…
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Weekly: Midnight Blizzard Targets Microsoft, Recent Attacker Techniques, Citrix NetScaler Vulnerabilities
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Corey, along with Kim and Caroline, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Midnight Blizzard Targeting Microsoft Threat research on Attacker techniques observed from Customer incidents Two new Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild Resources:…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Brian, Gjergji and ReliaQuest CISO Rick Holland, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Ivanti Zero-day vulnerabilities under mass exploitation ReliaQuest research into misuse of Valid Accounts Risk posed through emerging Internet of Things (IoT)…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Marken and Fearghal, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: A recap of major developments in 2023: Ransomware, Business Email Compromise, Living off the land (LotL) The influence of Generative AI on cyber threats Lockbit targeting healthcare prov…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Rick and Kim, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: ALPHV targeted in law enforcement operation A look back at major events from the previous 12 months Predictions for the cyber threat landscape in 2024 'Expense in depth' and maximising investme…
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Weekly: BYOVD Report, Log4Shell Two Years Later, ALPHV Site Outage, Delaying SEC Disclosures
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Corey Carter, along with ReliaQuest CISO Rick Holland and Gjergji Paco, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: An overview of a ReliaQuest report on a sophisticated incident involving a technique known as Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD). ALPHV ransomware …
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Caroline and James, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Ransomware groups increasingly targeting ESXi Cyber Threats to the Airline industry Incidents affecting CNI in the US, UK, and Israel Resources: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/respons…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Corey, along with Rick, Marken, and James, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: An overview of ReliaQuest's latest report covering EDR Pitfalls and Best Practices. Latest updates to Okta's Support Case Management System intrusion that occurred in October. Discus…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Ivan, along with Brandon and Colin discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: AlphaV filing a complaint with the SEC ReliaQuest case study on the Scattered Spider attack Sandworm hacker group conducts "largest ever" attack on Danish infrastructure Resources: https://w…
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Weekly: CitrixBleed, Taking a Proactive Approach to IR, BiBi wiper targets Israeli Organizations
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Kim, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: CitrixBleed vulnerability mass targeted by threat actors Taking the burden from incidents responders by taking proactive steps Hacktivists targeting Israeli organizations with "BiBi" data wiping malware…
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In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Ivan Righi, along with ReliaQuest's CISO Rick Holland and Detection Researcher Marken Teder, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) exploited by ransomware gangs Discussion over charges filed by the US SEC against Sol…
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