Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast

[LIVE] Top Cover 4 – Threat Hunting Management Workshop: Hiring Effective Threat Hunters March 5, 2025 | 12:00 – 12:45 PM EST Sign Up: https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/top-cover-4-threat-hunting-management-workshop-hiring-effective-threat-hunters [LIVE] OOTW Live Podcast – From Skilled to Tactical Threat Hunting: Where to Focus for Maximum Impact March 13, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST Sign Up...

In this episode of Out of the Woods , Scott Poley sits down with Matt Scheurer at the Information Security Summit in Cleveland to discuss his journey into cybersecurity, from early tech fascination to leading incident response teams. Matt shares insights on breaking into the field, the challenges of asset management and alert fatigue, and the importance of mentorship and professional networking. H...

[LIVE] Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Initial Access – Level 2 February 12, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Sign Up --> https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-14-hunting-for-initial-access-level-2 ---------- Top Headlines: Wiz Blog | Wiz Research Uncovers Exposed DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information, Including Chat History: https://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-researc...

In this episode, " The Art of the Hunt: Turning Intel into Action ," our expert team explores the nuances of threat intelligence, including behavioral and indicator-based approaches, and how to effectively leverage them for superior outcomes. Here’s what to expect: Understanding Intelligence : Learn the key differences between raw data and operationalized threat intelligence, and why context and r...

In this episode of Intel 471's Out of the Woods: Threat Hunting Podcast , Arun DeSouza shares insights from his journey as a cybersecurity leader, including the importance of zero trust, identity management, and data sovereignty. Arun emphasizes the value of strong relationships, mentorship, and continuous learning in overcoming challenges like IoT risks and responsible AI adoption. Packed with pr...

[LIVE] Out of the Woods Podcast January 30, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET Sign Up --> https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/the-art-of-the-hunt-turning-intel-into-action [LIVE] Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Initial Access – Level 2 February 12, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Sign Up --> https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-14-hunting-for-initial-access-level-2 ----...

[LIVE] Out of the Woods Podcast January 30, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET Sign Up --> https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/the-art-of-the-hunt-turning-intel-into-action Top Headlines: Truffle Security | Millions of Accounts Vulnerable due to Google's OAuth Flaw: https://trufflesecurity.com/blog/millions-at-risk-due-to-google-s-oauth-flaw Halcyon | Abusing AWS Native Services: Ransomware Encrypti...

[LIVE] Out of the Woods Podcast January 30, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET Sign Up --> https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/the-art-of-the-hunt-turning-intel-into-action Top Headlines: Socket | Quesar RAT Disguised as an npm Package for Detecting Vulnerabilities in Etherium Smart Contract: https://socket.dev/blog/quasar-rat-disguised-as-an-npm-package BleepingComputer | Windows 10 Users Urged to...

Top Headlines: Elastic Security Labs | Declawing PUMAKIT: https://www.elastic.co/security-labs/declawing-pumakit XLab | Glutton: a New Zero-Day Detection PHP Backdoor from Winnti Targets Cybercriminals: https://blog.xlab.qianxin.com/glutton_stealthily_targets_mainstream_php_frameworks-en/ Claroty | Inside a New OT/IoT Cyberweapon: IOCONTROL - https://claroty.com/team82/research/inside-a-new-ot-iot...

Top Headlines: Embrace The Red | DeepSeek AI: From Prompt Injection to Account Takeover: https://embracethered.com/blog/posts/2024/deepseek-ai-prompt-injection-to-xss-and-account-takeover/ Huntress | Cleo Software Actively Being Exploited in the Wild: https://www.huntress.com/blog/threat-advisory-oh-no-cleo-cleo-software-actively-being-exploited-in-the-wild Zscaler | Unveiling RevC2 and Venom Load...

Welcome to Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast! In this episode, "The Ideal Outcome: The Gift of a Well-Crafted Threat Hunt," our expert team dives into what it means to reach the “ideal outcome” as a threat hunter, offering actionable insights to help you build an effective and enduring approach. This episode discussed:  Long-Term Impact : Discover how a structured threat hunt can benefi...

**Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast [LIVE EPISODE] December 5, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST Sign Up Here: https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/the-ideal-outcome-the-gift-of-a-well-crafted-threat-hunt ---------- In this episode of Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast , host Scott Poley speaks with Dr Joshua Scarpino, VP of Information Security at TrustEngine and CEO of Assessed....

**Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast [LIVE EPISODE] December 5, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST Sign Up Here: https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/the-ideal-outcome-the-gift-of-a-well-crafted-threat-hunt ---------- Top Headlines: We Live Security | Unveiling WolfsBane: Gelsemium’s Linux counterpart to Gelsevirine: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/unveiling-wolfsbane-gelsemiu...

In this episode of Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast , Scott Poley sits down with Brian Hill, a cybersecurity leader with a rich background in law enforcement, military service, and corporate security. Brian shares his journey from major crimes detective and forensics expert to building and managing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) at organizations like Arctic Wolf and Black Cloak. Th...

In this episode of Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast, Scott Poley catches up with Violet Sullivan, cyber services lead for insurance carrier Crum and Forester, at the Information Security Summit in Cleveland. Violet dives into the evolving world of cyber insurance, shedding light on the often-overlooked layers of coverage that go beyond cyber events, including system outages and privacy...

**Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Discovery November 20, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST Sign Up Here: https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-hunting-for-discovery **Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast [LIVE EPISODE] December 5, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST Sign Up Here: https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/the-ideal-outcome-the-gift-of-a-well-crafted-threat-hunt...

In this bonus episode of Out of the Woods , Scott Poley sits down with John DiMaria, Director of Operations Excellence at the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), live from the Information Security Summit in Cleveland. DiMaria discusses his pivotal role in developing CSA’s STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) program and shares insights on cloud security, the evolution of the STAR program, and it...

**Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Discovery November 20, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET Sign Up Here: https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-hunting-for-discovery ---------- Top Headlines: Unit 42 | Jumpy Pisces Engages in Play Ransomware: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/north-korean-threat-group-play-ransomware/ Help Net Security | Sophos Mounted Counter-Offensive Ope...

*Join our Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Discovery* November 20, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Sign Up Here: https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-hunting-for-discovery ---- In this live episode of Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast , we dive into essential threat hunting techniques and the journey to mastering the craft.  Join us as we discuss: Building resil...

**[LIVE] Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast October 24, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET Sign Up > https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/blood-sweat-and-threats-carving-the-perfect-threat-hunter ---------- Top Headlines: Aqua | perfctl: A Stealthy Malware Targeting Millions of Linux Servers: https://www.aquasec.com/blog/perfctl-a-stealthy-malware-targeting-millions-of-linux-servers/  Cisco...

**Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Collection October 2, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Sign Up > https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-hunting-for-collection **[LIVE] Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast October 24, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET Sign Up > https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/blood-sweat-and-threats-carving-the-perfect-threat-hunter ----------...

**Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Collection October 2, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Sign Up > https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-hunting-for-collection **[LIVE] Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast October 24, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET Sign Up > https://intel471.com/resources/podcasts/blood-sweat-and-threats-carving-the-perfect-threat-hunter ----------...

** Threat Hunting Workshop: Hunting for Collection October 2, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET Sign Up > https://intel471.com/resources/webinars/threat-hunting-workshop-hunting-for-collection In this episode of Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast , Scott and Lee discuss four key topics: North Korea’s social engineering attacks on the crypto industry, the rise of the malicious Chrome extension...

In this episode of "Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast," Scott and Tom dive into the latest threat hunting headlines for the week of September 2nd, 2024. They explore how basic techniques are being repurposed in advanced ways, such as using Google Sheets for command and control in a suspected espionage campaign and employing web dev to enhance phishing attacks. The discussion also covers...

In this episode of the "Out of the Woods Threat Hunting Podcast," Scott and Tom break down the top threat hunting stories for the week of August 26, 2024. They dive into SetXP, a stealthy Linux malware that manipulates UDEV rules to evade detection, and explore why it’s not yet on the MITRE ATT&CK radar. The duo also covers PeakLight, a new memory-only dropper, and Stick Stealer, a malware tar...