ShadowTalk: Powered by ReliaQuest

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 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 sites Spain high court judge issues temporary ban on messaging platform 'Telegram' Speculative Execution vulnera...

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)

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 Midnight Blizzard password spraying attack Resources:   h...

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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)...

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 need to know 'SubdoMailing' m...

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 (RMM) tools Insider leaks Chinese government d...

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 DDoS attacks Canada bans Flipper Zero consumer ha...

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 vulnerability exploitations The rise of...

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/

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: https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/top-cyber-thre...

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) devices Resources: https://forums.ivanti.com/s/a...

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 providers in Germany

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 investments Resources: https://www.reliaquest.c...

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 site outage rumored to be caused by law enforceme...

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/response-to-a-news-report-on-cyber-security-at-sellafield...

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. Discussion on guidelines released for secure...

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://www.reliaquest.com/blog/scattered-spider-...

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 Resources: https://www.reliaquest.com/b...

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 SolarWinds Active exploitation of a Critical Atl...

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim, along with Caroline and Corey, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: The charges filed by the US SEC against SolarWinds A sneak-peak of the findings from our Vulnerabilities Roundup blog An overview of some vulnerabilities impacting users right now The Executive Order issued by the Biden administration on a...

In this episode of ShadowTalk, Host Chris Morgan is joined by one of ReliaQuest's CISO's Rick Holland, Threat Hunter Brian Kelly and Threat Intelligence Analyst Ivan Righi to discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: The findings of ReliaQuest's Quarterly Ransomware Report recapping Q3 2023 activity.  ServiceNow vulnerability and what i...

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Kim and Gjergji, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Threat actors exploiting Critical CISCO IOS XE Vuln  Increase in Business Email Compromise (BEC) activity Social media platform Discord being used for malicious activity

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris Morgan, along with ReliaQuest CISO Rick Holland, James Xiang and Caroline Fenstermacher, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: Cyber threat implications from the Hamas - Israel Conflict Top Adversary Techniques: What We're Seeing Right Now Has Qakbot returned?  Resources: https://www.reliaquest.com/bl...

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris Morgan, along with ReliaQuest CISO Rick Holland and Corey Carter discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include: 2023 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)  Progress FTP Server The risk posed by open Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Sessions IronNet ceasure operations Resources:   https://www.reliaquest.com/b...