DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches

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DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches

DISCARDED: Tales from the Threat Research Trenches is a podcast for security practitioners, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters looking to learn more about the threat behaviors and attack patterns. Each episode you’ll hear real world insights from our researchers about the latest trends in malware, threat actors, TTPs, and more. Welcome to DISCARDED

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Hiding in Plain Sight: How Defenders Get Creative with Image Detection

    Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Sarah Sabotka, as they speak with Kyle Eaton, Senior Security Research Engineer at Proofpoint. They explore the evolving world of image-based threat detection and the deceptive tactics cybercriminals use to evade defenses. From image lures embedded in emails, PDFs, and Office documents to the surprising ways attackers reuse visuals across campaigns, this conversation break down how detection engineering is adapting to counte...

    46 min

  2. FEB 5

    Cyber Groundhog Day and romance scams, featuring Only Malware in the Building

    Hey Cyber Pals! This week we are doing a very special spotlight on a recent episode from Only Malware in the Building. Our very own, Selena Larson, also co-hosts on this fabulous podcast. Be sure to check it out and enjoy! Find more OMIB: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/only-malware-in-the-building/9/notes —------------------------------------------------ Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s mos...

    41 min
  3. The Power of Partnerships: An Interview with the NSA’s Kristina Walter

    JAN 22

    The Power of Partnerships: An Interview with the NSA’s Kristina Walter

    Hello to all our Cyber Magicians! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Joshua Miller, as they speak with Kristina Walter, the Chief of NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center. They explore the cutting-edge collaborations between the NSA and industry partners to combat cyber threats, with a deep dive into the NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center (Triple C). Kristina sheds light on the growing awareness around cyber hygiene, the importance of collective defense, and the role of p...

    40 min
  4. The Battle for a Safer Internet: Inside Domain Takedowns and Threat Actor Tactics

    JAN 7

    The Battle for a Safer Internet: Inside Domain Takedowns and Threat Actor Tactics

    Hello to all our Cyber Magicians! Join host Selena Larson and guest host,Tim Kromphardt, as they speak with Hannah Rapetti, the Takedown Services Manager at Proofpoint. Hannah shares her fascinating journey from librarian to cybersecurity expert, detailing her path into the industry through certifications, CTFs (Capture the Flag), and the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) community.The conversation dives into real-world examples, techniques, and strategies used to identify, track, and eliminate ...

    38 min
  5. Hackers, Heists, and Heroes: The Evolving Ransomware Game

    12/17/2024

    Hackers, Heists, and Heroes: The Evolving Ransomware Game

    Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest, ransomware expert, Allan Liska, CSIRT at Recorded Future, drops by to share his creative take on cyber-themed graphic novels, proving there’s nothing ransomware can’t inspire—even superheroes. In this episode, we uncover the shadowy ecosystem driving ransomware attacks, from the industrialization of cybercrime to the rise of "small-batch" threat actors redefining chaos. Explore how Operation Endgame dealt a devastating blo...

    57 min
  6. Stealth, Scale, and Strategy: Exploring China’s Covert Network Tactics

    12/03/2024

    Stealth, Scale, and Strategy: Exploring China’s Covert Network Tactics

    Hello to all our Cyber Frogs! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Sarah Sabotka, explore the evolving tactics of China-based nation-state threat actors with guest Mark Kelly, Staff Threat Researcher at Proofpoint. They focus on TA415 (APT41 or Brass Typhoon), examining its combination of cybercrime and state-sponsored espionage. From the Voldemort malware campaign to targeting critical infrastructure, Mark sheds light on how these actors leverage tools like Google Sheets for command and c...

    49 min
  7. Scams, Smishing, and Safety Nets: How Emerging Threats Catches Phish

    11/15/2024

    Scams, Smishing, and Safety Nets: How Emerging Threats Catches Phish

    Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest, Genina Po, Threat Researcher at Emerging Threats at Proofpoint. She shares how she tackles emerging cyber threats, breaking down the process of turning data into detection signatures. Using tools like Suricata to create detections for malicious activity, she maps out her approach to writing rules that identify and block these threats. The goal? Equip companies to stay secure, and encourage listeners...

    51 min
  8. Pig Butcher Scammers Put Job Seekers On The Menu

    10/29/2024

    Pig Butcher Scammers Put Job Seekers On The Menu

    A note to our listeners, this episode contains some content our listeners might find upsetting including mentions of human trafficking. Hello to all our Pumpkin Spice Cyber Friends! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Sarah Sabotka as they chat with senior threat researcher and fraud expert Tim Kromphardt. They talk about the world of pig butchering and crypto romance scams, where Tim discusses how these scams manipulate victims' feelings, making it incredibly hard to escape,...

    39 min
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DISCARDED: Tales from the Threat Research Trenches is a podcast for security practitioners, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters looking to learn more about the threat behaviors and attack patterns. Each episode you’ll hear real world insights from our researchers about the latest trends in malware, threat actors, TTPs, and more. Welcome to DISCARDED

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