Defending The Edge

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we cover breaches to breakthroughs, unpacking the Great Firewall of China data leak, the looming consequences of the CISA Act’s lapse, the rise of the “Shai-Hulud” worm, bold cybersecurity predictions, and the arrival of Sora 2, the AI platform reshaping the digital frontier. 

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we dive into a few of the biggest challenges shaping today’s security landscape. From robocaller blocking measures reshaping communication security, to SaaS breaches exposing weaknesses in platforms like Salesforce, to the persistent danger of insider threats, we examine what these trends reveal about evolving attack surfaces and organizational risk. Special...

In this episode of Defending The Edge Podcast with Defendedge, we're diving into AI data leaks to nuclear security breaches, the ChatGPT privacy incident, the Tea app hack, Scattered Spider’s latest resurgence, and a critical SharePoint zero-day that hit a U.S. nuclear agency. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Iran-linked hackers ramp up attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, with pro-Iranian groups launching DDoS campaigns and targeting industrial systems. Meanwhile, China’s Salt Typhoon resurfaces, breaching satellite giant Viasat in a high-stakes espionage campaign. We also break down the leak of 16 billion records, one of the large...

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, we discuss the recent cyber attacks from ConnestWise to Google Calendar. In a recent update, CISA has updated the way of reporting, and the intelligence community is aiming to create a shared threat actor glossary. Deepfake technology is becoming increasingly advanced and alarming. Lastly, Anonymous has been in the headlines for va...

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, we dive into the alarming rise of cyberattacks targeting hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems across the globe. From ransomware shutting down emergency rooms to stolen patient data fueling black markets, healthcare is facing a digital crisis with real-world consequences. We walk through the terrifying timeline of major attack...

On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team talks about the 10TB Anonymous data leak shaking governments and corporations, and the rise of AI persona calls that blur the line between human and machine. We also unpack how the MITRE CVE program was teetering on the edge of collapse, what AI hallucinations mean for the future of truth, and the bizarre rise of slopquatt...

In this episode, join the DefendEdge team as we talk about some familiar topics with new faces. The team covers the resurgence and ongoing process with a pending TikTok ban, the speculated Oracle breach, a newly named fast flux technique, and finally, new music videos featuring the Arkana ransomware group. 

On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the scenery is different as the team ventures into the office to record an episode together. Topics such as Operation Dreadnought, Anonymous, and the infamous X hack are discussed, as well as a new Chinese AI platform named Manus that could open as many doors as it could shut. 

On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast, join the team in the talks about the recent halt to forward operations against Russia with potential effects on the threat landscape and the continuously closing gap between politics and cybersecurity. Additionally, the team talks through prominent VMware product ESX/ESXi Virtual Machine Escape, 0-Day vulnerabilities, and threat actors claiming to...

On This Episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team talks about how AI could be used to predict earthquakes, ransomware groups decreasing their TTR, Black Basta's internal conflicts being shared with the threat intelligence community and more. 

On This Episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team brings on a special guest, DefendEdge CEO, Taso Triantafillos. We discuss the intentions and future of our iDNA platform, his predictions for 2025, the ever-changing state of the threat landscape, and recent AI developments.

On This Episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team discusses how Subaru Starlink Vehicles have lost control, how hackers are hacking hackers, new AI advancements from both the US and China, and lastly, how the victim count from the United Healthcare Breach has continued to rise in the new year. 

Join us on Episode 29, or Season 3 Episode 2 of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Bans and Bad Actors, as the team dives into recent events surrounding Chinese government hackers known as Salt Typhoon and the latest in policy updates, sanctions, and telecommunications targets. Additionally, the team shares their thoughts on the state of the recent TikTok ban and the emergence of RedN...

On the first episode of Season Three of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team is welcomed by Krysten Barragan, a threat landscape analyst, as they talk about recent attacks and some new threat actors emerging on the scene. As 2025 is now present, listen in as topics such as which threat actors made their names known in 2024 and what groups are predicted to stay on the top of hea...

In this episode, we pick the mind of our special guest, Retired Brigadier General Blaine Holt, and his opinion of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape. From experiences made to books, then turned into TV shows, we talk about what’s on the horizon for our guest as well as where all our listeners’ expectations should be set in the new year. Finally, we wrap up 2024 and speak about some of the in...

Join us on Episode 26 of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Turkey and Transparency, as the team welcomes back co-host Gabe Fritz and dives into some recent data breaches, thanksgiving foods, and how to protect yourself from the heightened holiday attacks. Also mentioned in this episode are common threat actors such as IntelBroker as they make their way back into the cyber realm, as w...

Today's episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Lyndon, Katey, and Andrea discuss topics such as the U.S. presidential election, touching on post-election cyberattacks and polling threats. Additionally, topics such as the Middle Eastern conflict and improvements regarding robots learning how to clean water basins are touched on. Join us today for the second episode on the n...

This month’s podcast we dive into some of the latest updates from the cybersecurity field. With expectations and sights set on developments from the ongoing Middle East conflict and potential implications to election day coming soon. The team discusses the long-term effects on the election cycle and potential risks like those released by the FBI and CISA carrying over into the new year. We are als...

In this month's episode of the Defending the Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, join us as we discuss the cyber events of the past month, including a deep dive into recent Pegasus spyware sextortion scams that send unsuspected victims pictures of their houses as a fear tactic.

In this month's episode of Defending the Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, join us as we discuss the cyber events of the past month, including cyber attacks against the U.S. election, and dive into the National Public Data Breach affecting almost 3 billion people. 

Red hat, blue hat, grey hat, black hat; follow along as we dive into the world of hackers on episode 21 of the Defending the Edge Podcast with DefendEdge set to be released on August 6th. Uncover the different veils that make up ethical hackers, state-sponsored hackers, and other hats they wear. Topics such as the recent AT&T data breach, CrowdStrike, and how Singapore is implementing a new ru...

In this episode, we dive deep into the three pillars of cybersecurity: Patching, Passwords, and Phishing, exploring best practices, common pitfalls, and real-world examples to help fortify your defenses. Additionally, we'll bring you the latest updates in Artificial Intelligence, discussing advancements and their implications for cybersecurity, from AI-driven security solutions to emerging th...

In this episode, we sit down with DefendEdge's Security Operations Center (SOC) Director, Aaron Bozek, to explore the frontline defenses and best practices that keep organizations safe in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Our guest shares insights into the daily operations, challenges, and strategies SOC teams employ to detect and mitigate threats effectively. SOC Analyst Lyndon Brya...

Welcome back to Defending the Edge, your monthly podcast destination! Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is here to guide you through the latest happenings since our last episode in 2022. Let's dive into the world of cybersecurity and unpack the prominent ransomware threat actors that have been making waves in 2023 and 2024, along with key cyber attacks and persistent threats.