The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Rich Heimann, AI researcher and author. Rich is a visionary leader in artificial intelligence and business transformation. As a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Rich has a proven track record of developing and deploying AI solutions that drive measurable impact across a range of industries. Known for his ability to blend te...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Silent Push's recent analysis reveals new tactics by the FIN7 cybercriminal group, which is leveraging AI-based “DeepNude Generators” as part of a phishing campaign to spread malware . Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), in partnership with the U.S. De...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . The White House recently hosted the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) summit, bringing together representatives from 68 countries to address the growing global threat of ransomware . The rise of "Shadow AI," which refers to the unauthorize...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we dive into cryptocurrency and it’s role in money laundering with BBC journalist and author Geoff White. Geoff is an accomplished author, speaker, investigative journalist, and podcast creator with over 20 years of experience, focusing on organized crime and technology. He has worked with major outlets including the BBC, Audible, Penguin, Sk...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Apple’s release of macOS 15, or Sequoia, has caused significant disruptions for several security tools and software vendors, including CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft, and others . Attackers are exploiting GitHub notifications for phishing by sending...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we talk about some of the common pitfalls faced by founders with Andrew Plato, Founder & CEO of Zenaciti . Andrew is an experienced CEO, founder, author, and cybersecurity expert. In 1995, Andrew founded Anitian, one of the earliest cybersecurity companies on record, where he pioneered innovations in intrusion detection, endpoint security,...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we talk about low noise threat detection with Joshua Neil, Founder at Alpha Level . Josh is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in developing data-driven solutions to security challenges faced by both the U.S. Government and industry at large. With a deep understanding of enterprise security, they are focused on the fact that pe...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Fortinet responded by confirming that the breach involved unauthorized access to files on a third-party cloud-based shared drive, affecting a small portion of customer data . Hackers are targeting Oracle WebLogic servers with a new Linux malware named "Ha...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we take a look at quantum cryptography with David Carvalho, CEO & Chief Scientist at Naoris Protocol. David is the founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist of Naoris Protocol, a decentralized cybersecurity mesh. David is an accomplished leader and innovator who advises nation-states and highly regulated sectors on critical issues such as cyber es...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . The Specula C2 framework represents a sophisticated attack method that transforms Microsoft Outlook into a command-and-control system by exploiting its Home Page feature . Attackers exploit browser notifications in Chromium-based browsers by tricking user...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we unpack the hacker mindset with Ken Westin, Senior Solutions Engineer at LimaCharlie. Ken is a seasoned thought leader in cybersecurity who has spent years analyzing and understanding the intricacies of cyber threats and the methods behind them. Ken has a unique ability to identify emerging trends in the industry and for figuring out how bu...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . A stealthy Linux malware named 'sedexp' has been evading detection since 2022 by using a persistence technique not yet included in the MITRE ATT&CK framework . The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies have uncovered a group of hackers linked to...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with George Gerchow, Head of Trust at MongoDB, about the current narrative surrounding AI in cybersecurity. George challenges the dominant focus on AI as a threat and instead highlights its potential as a powerful ally in defending against sophisticated cyberattacks. We explore how AI-driven defense strategies are reshaping the lands...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Starting in October, all Microsoft Azure customers will be required to have multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled on their accounts. Documents from a lawsuit revealed that over 2.9 billion records are vulnerable after a massive hack of the Florida-bas...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Jacob Salassi, Co-Founder at stealth startup, about product security. Jacob brings over 10 years of experience in software engineering and cybersecurity to the table. Until four months ago, Jacob was a Security Architect at Snowflake, where he ensured every developer was wildly successful in owning security. Since then, he’s been...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . A heated dispute at DEF CON over the custom electronic badges this year turned physical, leading to an altercation between two attendees . The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Matthew Isaac Knoot, a 38-year-old Nashville resident, with multiple crim...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we talk about cybersecurity product development with Vijay Pitchuman, Director of Product for Identity Management at Okta.

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . The Chinese hacker group GhostEmperor has re-emerged after a two-year hiatus, displaying new advanced capabilities and sophisticated evasion techniques . The Chinese company, Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., in charge of handing out domain n...

On this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders podcast, we explore threat intelligence with Jamie Williams, Threat Intelligence Researcher at Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42. Jamie is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity. Before joining Unit 42, he made significant contributions at the MITRE Corporation as a Senior Principal Cyber Operations Engineer. During his tenure at MITRE, Jamie...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we sit down with Lee Sult, Chief Investigator at Binalyze, and talk about incident response (IR). Lee is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and investigator with extensive experience in digital forensics and incident response. He is the Chief Investigator at Binalyze and has a strong track record at prestigious organizations like Trustwave-Spider...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Blast-RADIUS is a vulnerability in the RADIUS protocol that allows a man-in-the-middle attacker to forge valid protocol accept messages in response to failed authentication requests . The blog post on Syntax-Err0r details a technique for silently installi...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we talk threat detection & research with Zack Allen, Security Detection & Research Leader at Datadog. Zack is a seasoned security research, engineering, and product leader with over a decade of experience in building organizations that create impactful security for customers. Zack specializes in threat research and intelligence, cloud...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Gene Yu, Founder & CEO of Blackpanda . Gene has a diverse background, with early roles at Palantir's Asia office and Credit Suisse on Wall Street. He also served as a team leader in the US Army Special Forces, completing four combat tours in Iraq and the Southern Philippines. Gene is an active angel investor, renowned for lea...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Likely the biggest password leak ever: nearly 10 billion credentials exposed . Eldorado is a newly discovered ransomware-as-a-service operation targeting both Windows and Linux systems. OVHcloud has reported mitigating a record-breaking distributed denial...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . A high-severity security vulnerability in Progress Software's MOVEit Transfer software could allow cyberattackers to get around the platform's authentication mechanisms — and it's been spotted being actively exploited in the wild just hours after it was m...