State of Cybercrime

Oct 15 2024 191 ep. 23 mins 193
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Join us for State of Cybercrime, where experts discuss the latest trends and developments in the world of cybercrime and provide insights into how organizations can protect themselves from potential threats. Sponsored by Varonis

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ChatGPT Memory Manipulation + Salt Typhoon

Oct 15 2024 28 mins  
Hosts Matt Radolec and David Gibson explain how cybercriminals are manipulating AI models like ChatGPT to plant false memories and steal data, along with other cybercrime-related stories like Salt Typhoon. Salt Typhoon is a Chinese hacking group that has reportedly breached multiple key U.S. broadband providers, raising significant concerns about the security of sensitive communi

The Return of Lazarus

Sep 17 2024 31 mins  
The North Korean Lazarus group is running multiple high-risk campaigns: one exploiting Windows and another installing malware through fraudulent blockchain job offers. State of Cybercrime hosts Matt Radolec and David Gibson discuss the various APT groups, including a prolific ransomware-as-a-service operation and a Chinese cyber espionage gang known as Volt Typhoon, and other vuln

Proofpoint Spoofing

Aug 15 2024 28 mins  
Matt Radolec and David Gibson discuss how an unknown attacker recently exploited a vulnerability in Proofpoint’s email routing system, allowing them to bypass security measures and send millions of spoofed emails on behalf of major companies. The co-hosts also cover: + The North Korean threat actor hired using AI + The biggest ransomware payment ever made + How X is train

The Lockbit Bluff

Jul 18 2024 22 mins  
The LockBit ransomware group claimed to have attacked the U.S. Federal Reserve, stating they would leak 33 terabytes of its data. However, analysis revealed that the data released on their website actually came from a financial services company in Arkansas, not the Federal Reserve.

Snowflake Security Check

Jun 13 2024 26 mins  
Snowflake, a cloud storage platform used by some of the largest companies in the world, is investigating a targeted attack on its users who lack multifactor authentication. Join Matt Radolec and David Gibson for an episode of State of Cybercrime in which we will discuss the increased attacks on Snowflake customers and share our five-point checklist for ensuring your cloud database

Inside China's APT Network

Feb 29 2024 21 mins  
A new data leak of more than 500 documents published to GitHub reveals the big business behind China’s state-sponsored hacking groups — from top-secret surveillance tools to details of offensive cyber ops carried out on behalf of the Chinese government.

Ivanti Zero-Days

Feb 08 2024 22 mins  
CISA issued an emergency directive to mitigate Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure vulnerabilities after learning of malware targeting the software company, allowing unauthenticated threat actors to access Ivanti VPNs and steal sensitive data. Join Matt, David, and Dvir to learn more about the Ivanti vuln and other cyber threats.

Hackers Swatting Victims

Jan 19 2024 25 mins  
As cyber threats evolve, so do the targets. From the shocking “swatting” incidents at Fred Hutchinson's Cancer Center to the alarming rise of fake hack-back offers after ransomware attacks, the landscape of cybercrime is constantly shifting.

AI Executive Order

Nov 09 2023 25 mins  
Artificial intelligence could create “catastrophic risks” or be the answer to our technology prayers, world leaders say. The AI Executive Order issued Oct. 30 plans to establish new standards for AI safety and security, but others warn against rushing to regulate AI technology before it’s fully understood. Our State of Cybercrime team will break down the bipartisan legislatio

The Double-Helix Heist

Oct 19 2023 18 mins  
Join the State of Cybercrime team, Matt, David, and Dvir, to learn about the numerous tools hackers use for cred stuffing, examples of when these tactics have been used in organizational attacks, and what you can do to protect yourself.