Storm Watch by GreyNoise Intelligence

Forecast = Stormy with a chance of TikTok malware showers—exploit scoring systems hot, but patch management outlook remains partly cloudy. Welcome to Storm⚡️Watch! In this episode, we're diving into the current state of cyber weather with a mix of news, analysis, and practical insights. This week, we tackle a fundamental question: are all exploit scoring systems bad, or are some actually useful?...

Forecast = Mostly cloudy with a chance of rogue SSH access—keep your patches up to avoid a phishy forecast! Welcome to Storm⚡️Watch, where we unpack the latest in cybersecurity threats, research, and the tools that keep the digital world safe. In this episode, we invite GreyNoise Security Architect and researcher Matthew Remacle (a.k.a., Remy) to kick things off with a deep dive into a fascinatin...

Forecast = Expect scattered AI layoffs, a flurry of bogus bug bounties, and a persistent workforce drought-so keep your firewalls up and your résumés handy! ‍ On this episode of GreyNoise Storm⚡️Watch, we kick things off with our usual round of introductions before diving into the latest cyber weather and threat landscape. If you're new here, Storm⚡️Watch is where we break down what's moving the...

Forecast = Cloudy with a chance of zero-days-watch for Spellbinder storms and scattered Git leaks! ‍ On this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, the crew dives into the fast-moving world of vulnerability tracking and threat intelligence, spotlighting how defenders are moving beyond the traditional CVE system to keep pace with real-world attacks. The show kicks off with a look at the latest listener poll, al...

Forecast = Scattered phishing attempts with a 90% chance of encrypted clouds. ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, the crew dissects the evolving vulnerability tracking landscape and the challenges facing defenders as they move beyond the aging CVE system. The show also highlights the rise of sophisticated bot traffic, the expansion of GreyNoise's Global Observation Grid, and fresh tools from VulnC...

Forecast = Prepare for scattered CVEs, rising bot storms, and real-time threat lightning. Keep your digital umbrellas handy! ‍ On this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we're breaking down the latest shifts in the vulnerability tracking landscape, starting with the ongoing turbulence in the CVE program. As the MITRE-run CVE system faces funding uncertainty and a potential transition to nonprofit status, t...

Forecast = Scattered exploits, Mirai storms brewing, and rogue drones dropping malware over Russia. Keep your firewalls up—a vulnerability front is rolling in fast! ‍ On this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we're bringing you a packed episode that covers the latest in cyber threat intelligence, industry news, and a few stories you won't want to miss. We kick things off with our usual round of introducti...

Forecast: Patchy with a 32% backlog surge, CVE squalls causing auth bypass showers, and Lazarus fronts looming—keep your threat umbrellas handy!" 🌩️☔ We're kicking things off with a deep dive into the chaotic world of CVEs. The  CrushFTP vulnerability saga is a case study in how bureaucracy can collide with real-world threats. When a critical auth bypass flaw emerged in March 2025, patches rolled...

Forecast = Cloudy with a chance of cyber meatballs. ‍ We're not fooling around in this episode of Storm⚡️Watch! The show kicks off with some positive news about the Journal Times returning to full operations following a cyberattack. This is followed by important information for VMware users regarding Broadcom's significant licensing changes effective April 10, including an increase in minimum cor...

Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of SSRF attacks. OpenAI's skies clear, but third-party wrappers bring storms. ‍ This week's episode kicks off with a poll asking listeners which virtual assistant they use—Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, or none at all due to privacy concerns. The results give us a snapshot of how people feel about these ubiquitous technologies and their trust levels in them. We then...

Forecast = Router-geddon: Ballista storms brewing with a chance of unforgivable vulnerabilities. Patch umbrella required. ‍ In this episode of Storm ⚡ ️Watch, the crew laments the sorry state of modern edge computing through the lens of Steve Coley's 2007 paper on " Unforgivable Vulnerabilities ". The discussion examines security flaws that should never appear in properly developed software yet c...

Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of compromised credentials and scattered vulnerabilities—stay alert out there! ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we're unpacking some of the most pressing developments in cybersecurity and what they mean for the industry. First, we tackle the state of CISA and its mounting challenges. From allegations that the Trump administration ordered U.S. Cyber Command and CIS...

Forecast = Ransomware storms surge with an 87% spike in industrial attacks—brace for ICS strikes from GRAPHITE and BAUXITE! Infostealers hit healthcare and education, while VPN vulnerabilities pour in—grab your digital umbrella! ‍ It's report season and today the crew kicks things off with a breakdown of Veracode's State of Software Security 2025 Report , highlighting significant improvements in O...

Forecast = Expect a storm of insights as we tackle cybersecurity's cloudy diversity gaps, edge device downpours, and ransomware winds blowing from Black Basta! ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we kick things off with an insightful interview with Mary N. Chaney , the CEO of Minorities in Cybersecurity (MiC). MiC is a groundbreaking organization dedicated to addressing the lack of support and rep...

Forecast: Expect increased malicious activity targeting enterprise network infrastructure and remote work platforms. ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, the crew tackles some of the most pressing stories in cybersecurity and tech. First, we explore the case of Christian Marie Chapman , an Arizona woman who faces federal prison time for orchestrating a scheme that allowed North Korean IT workers to...

Forecast = Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so we can expect continued Musk-y days ahead in these remaining DOGE days of Winter. ‍ In this week's episode of GreyNoise Storm⚡️Watch, we have a bit of an AI-theme. First, the Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE ), led by Elon Musk, has sparked significant privacy and security concerns by accessing sensitive federal systems like Treasury datab...

Forecast: Murdoc botnet storms hit IoT devices, Mastercard's DNS flaw clouds visibility, and DHS shutdowns leave security in the dark. ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we explore a major DNS misconfiguration at Mastercard that went undetected for over four years. Security researcher Philippe Caturegli uncovered a simple but critical typo in Mastercard's DNS nameserver records where "akam.net" w...

Forecast: TikTok storm clears out as critical infrastructure takes a hit from FortiGate downpours. ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we explore the dramatic conclusion of TikTok's presence in the United States and its unexpected return. The saga, which began in 2019 with initial government scrutiny, culminated in a series of significant events in January 2025, including the Supreme Court's unani...

Forecast: Breach storms surge with Chinese actors, Ivanti spreads wider, and malware disguises itself—stay alert and patched! ‍ This episode of Storm⚡️Watch features exciting developments in security tooling and concerning breaches in critical infrastructure. We're thrilled to finally talk about Censeye on the pod! It's Censys's powerful new automated hunting platform that's revolutionizing how s...

Forecast: Cyber conditions are turbulent with two major Chinese state-sponsored storms impacting U.S. infrastructure, with aftershocks expected into mid-January. ‍ In today's episode of Storm Watch, we cover two major cybersecurity incidents that have significantly impacted U.S. infrastructure. The BeyondTrust breach, initially discovered in early December 2024, involved a compromised Remote Suppo...

Forecast: Glazed skies with Krispy breaches ahead! Holiday phishing flurries, fatigue fog, and scattered Clop showers roll in, with vulnerability storms on the horizon. ‍ On this week's episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we dive into our latest cybersecurity poll results , which revealed fascinating insights about holiday season security concerns. End-of-year tech fatigue emerged as the primary worry among...

Forecast: Visibility is low with a 43% chance of extended response times. Heavy downpours of healthcare vulnerabilities dominate, with brief breaks of exploit intelligence. ‍ In this week's episode of GreyNoise Storm⚡️Watch, we kick things off with our regular roundtable introductions before diving into some intriguing poll results about cybersecurity metrics. The community weighed in heavily on...

Forecast: Strong vulnerability management systems roll in, with scattered threat hunting ahead. Brace for ProjectSend exploits and turbulence near Kansas City. ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we explore crucial cybersecurity trends and breaking developments across the industry. Our recent community poll revealed fascinating insights into resource allocation priorities, with Vulnerability Manag...

Forecast: Stormy skies with APT28's Wi-Fi exploits and rough seas in the Baltics as undersea cables are mysteriously cut. ‍ In this episode of Storm⚡️Watch, we review the fascinating poll results that reveal communication with non-technical leaders as the most undervalued skill in modern security, garnering 220 votes across three social media platforms and significantly outpacing other critical a...

Forecast: High pressure systems of infrastructure attacks continues to build over U.S. utilities with scattered exploitation attempts, while the vulnerability forecast shows increasing cloudiness around CPE data availability. ‍ In today's episode, we're diving into network fingerprinting and vulnerability management with some fascinating developments in the cybersecurity landscape. Our featured gu...