In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss the GRU-backed cyber unit Sandworm which was recently promoted to APT44 by Mandiant.
The cyberthreat landscape is in a state of constant evolution. As the digital dependency of businesses grows, so do the opportunities for those looking to take advantage of it. In recent years, we have witnessed an upsurge in a new type of malicious actor: the non-technical cybercriminal.
Adversaries are relentless when they're targeting your endpoints. Experience CrowdStrike's state of the art Endpoint Security, which thwarts advanced threats by leveraging cutting edge AI and enabling advanced remediation actions, all in a simple to deploy unified architecture.
This week on #the443podcast, we cover a research post describing a code injection vulnerability caused by how nearly every high-level programming language runs on Windows. We also discuss a series of vulnerabilities in LG televisions that allow remote attackers to root the device before ending with a chat about new adversarial tactics for delivering malware via GitHub.
This week on the podcast, we cover a nation-state backed attack against Cisco ASA appliances which Cisco TALOS themselves have dubbed "ArcaneDoor." After that, we discuss a phishing tookit being used to target LastPass users before ending with a new way to deliver malware payloads using legitimate services. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
🔈📽️ This week on the podcast, Corey Nachreiner and Marc Laliberte cover a report from the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Safety Review Board that analyzes Microsoft's Exchange Online 2023 security incident in excruciating detail. Before that, we cover CISA's new rules around cyber incident reporting and an unsealed indictment against 7 Chinese nationals.
The market for managed services is poised for continued growth with cybersecurity being in high demand. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are increasingly concerned about protecting their people, data, applications, and Cloud workloads from risks, and many SMBs are now familiar with the MSP model and becoming more selective.
In 2023, companies lost about $4.45 million on average because of data breaches. As cyber threats advance, securing endpoints is more important than ever. An advanced Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) provides a sturdy remedy to improve endpoint security. By monitoring and examining system responses and device status, HIDS identifies and tackles nefarious behaviors that are often overlooked by conventional defenses.
Michael Taggart, Security Researcher and Educator, joins us for DEFENDER FRIDAYS this week to discuss building a homelab for defense research and practice.