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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. Threat Intelligence Analyst John Dilgen brings extensive expertise in cyber threat intelligence and incident response, specializing in researching threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. John and his guests provide practical perspectives on the week’s top cybersecurity news and share knowledge and best practices to help businesses mitigate the...

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ReliaQuest

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Espionage Hits US Treasury, OtterCookie Tricks Jobseekers, ReliaQuest Tackles Pure Malware 08.01.2025

Resources: https://linktr.ee/RQShadowTalk Join hosts Chris and Kim, and threat hunter Brian as they discuss:  Chinese Espionage Hits US Treasury Department New OtterCookie Variant Used in North Korea Recruitment Scam FireScam Infostealer Imitates Telegram to Steal Your Data ReliaQuest's Response to a Speedy Pure Malware Compromise Kim Bromley : Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the...

Guest Episode: Are Cyber Predictions Worth It? Clop Strikes, BADBOX Crumbles, US Fights Back Against Chinese Espionage 18.12.2024

Resources: https://linktr.ee/RQShadowTalk Join hosts Chris and Kim, and guest Noah Davis, CISO Ingersoll Rand, as they discuss:  2024 look-back, 2025 forecast. We discuss our expectations for the coming year Clop resurface in new campaign President-elect Trump administration pivot on tackling Chinese espionage The future for AI and automation in shaping the security landscape Noah Davis: Seasoned...

Termite Ransomware, QR-Code Browser Bypass, CAPTCHA Hijacking 11.12.2024

Resources: https://linktr.ee/RQShadowTalk Join hosts Chris and Kim, ReliaQuest field CISO Rick Holland, and detection researcher Marken as they discuss: Termite Ransomware claiming responsibility for Blue Yonder incident Ransomware impacting Romanian electricity supply Researchers divulge QR code based browser bypass ReliaQuest research into malware distribution through CAPTCHA hijacking Chris Mor...

BootKitty Unleashed, Word Corruption Campaigns, M&A Cyber Threats 04.12.2024

Resources: https://linktr.ee/RQShadowTalk Join hosts Chris and Kim, and Threat Hunter Brian Kelly as they discuss:  BootKitty Linux Bootkit LockBit Arrest in Russia Novel Phishing Campaign Corrupts Word Cyber Threats During M&A Kim Bromley : Kim Bromley is a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQuest in June 2020 following a 10-year c...

Guest Episode: Can Someone Non-Technical Be a CISO? New APT28 & Palo Alto Exploits 27.11.2024

Join hosts Chris and Kim, and guest CISO Chris Gunner, as they discuss: APT28 conduct 'Nearest Neighbor' WiFi Attack Windows Reissue Controversial Recall Feature  Update on Palo Alto Critical Vulnerability Exploitation Navigating potential obstacles as a new CISO Resources:  https://linktr.ee/RQShadowTalk Chris Gunner: Group CISO at a global financial service firm, comprised of federated...

Black Friday Retail Risks, T-Mobile Troubles, AI Deceptions 20.11.2024

Join hosts Chris and Kim, Field CISO Rick Holland, and Detection Researcher Corey Carter as they discuss: Black Friday: Cyber Threats Facing the Retail Sector T-Mobile Breached Again Attacks Exploiting PAN-OS Zero-Day Fake AI Image Generators Deploy Infostealers Resources: https://linktr.ee/RQShadowTalk Kim Bromley : Kim Bromley is a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threa...

2025 Cyber Threat Predictions, MOVEit Data Breach, Volt Typhoon Rebuilds 13.11.2024

Join hosts Chris, Kim and Anna as they discuss: ReliaQuest's Cyber Threat Predictions for 2025 Huge Data Leak Linked to 2023 MOVEit Flaw New Ransomware Partners with RustyStealer Volt Typhoon Rebuilds Dismantled Botnet Resources: https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/report-shows-ransomware-has-grown-41-for-construction-industry/ https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/service-account-abuse/ Chris Morgan :...

Credential Theft, LastPass Social Engineering, Interlock Ransomware 06.11.2024

In this episode of ShadowTalk, hosts Chris and Kim are joined by Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst Ivan Righi, to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include: ReliaQuest research exploring credential theft and misuse Social engineering campaign targets LastPass users Patch now: Sharepoint vulnerability exploited in the wild New Interlock ransomware group...

Guest Episode: Black Basta's TTP Shift, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) In Cyber Security 30.10.2024

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 supporting DEI programs in hiring practices Res...

Scattered Spider x RansomHub, Anonymous Sudan Unmasked, APT41 Gamble 23.10.2024

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 Russian Organizations APT41 Targets Gambling and Gaming...

Ransomware in Q3 2024, Cisco Breached, ChatGPT Misuse 16.10.2024

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 reportedly breached by IntelBroker Resources: https:...

Healthcare Cyber Threat, Salt Typhoon Compromises US Telecoms, Gorilla Botnet DDoS Campaigns 09.10.2024

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 Infrastructure Gorilla Botnet Conducts Large-Scale...

Guest Episode: Importance of Cyber Insurance, Embargo Ransomware Target Cloud, Influence Ops Target US Election 03.10.2024

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 Ops Against US Elections National Crime Agency Tease...

Telegram's Pivot, Kaspersky's Surprise, Remediating Data Exfiltration Attacks 25.09.2024

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 Exfiltration Case Study

Fortinet Breach, Malware Locks Users in "Kiosk" Mode, Insider Threat Case Studies 18.09.2024

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) ReliaQuest Response to Insider Threat Cases Reso...

GRU Orchestrate Sabotage and Assassination, Sextortion Scams, Inc. Ransom's Novel Attack 11.09.2024

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 into "Inc Ransom" Data E...

Guest Episode: Building Security Teams, Ransomware and Lawsuits, Top Attacker Techniques 04.09.2024

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 your cyber maturity ReliaQuest research into top at...

Telegram CEO Arrested, Volt Typhoon, Cybercriminal Forum Insights 29.08.2024

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 secur...

NPD Breach Latest, Election Disinformation, Service Account Abuse 21.08.2024

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 Resources: https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/exploring-i...

Unusual Espionage, Vicious Vulnerabilities, Popular Exfiltration Tools and Malware Loaders 14.08.2024

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 allow eavesdropping ReliaQuest Research: Data Exfilt...

Special: LIVE from BlackHat 2024, Unauthorized RMM Useage, DEF CON 32 Preview 08.08.2024

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

Deepfakes-The New Frontier in Deception, Ransomware Roundup, Threats Bypassing Your EDR 31.07.2024

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 ReliaQuest Research: Beyond the Endpoint: Threa...

CrowdStrike Global IT Outage, Finance & Insurance Threats 24.07.2024

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 vendors ReliaQuest res...

Guest Episode: Ransomware in Q2 2024, Disney/AT&T Breach 17.07.2024

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 expenditure Supporting cyber apprenticeships and investi...

GenAI Powers Cybercrime, Cobalt Strike Takedown, Record-breaking DDoS Attack 11.07.2024

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 Billion stolen passwords posted onto BreachForums Resou...

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