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Defending the Edge is a bi-weekly cyber security podcast bringing you the updates that matter most to you in the cyber security domain. Join the Cyber Threat Intelligence team at DefendEdge as they keep you informed on current cyber threats, hostile actors, solutions, interview experts in the field, and take deep-dives into historical cyber security topics and learn how they impact us today. From threat analysis to best practices and solutions, we are here to help you defend the edge of your cyber domain.
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In this episode of Defending the Edge, we cover breaches to breakthroughs, unpacking the Great Firewall of China data leak, the looming consequences of the CISA Act’s lapse, the rise of the “Shai-Hulud” worm, bold cybersecurity predictions, and the arrival of Sora 2, the AI platform reshaping the digital frontier.
In this episode of Defending the Edge, we dive into a few of the biggest challenges shaping today’s security landscape. From robocaller blocking measures reshaping communication security, to SaaS breaches exposing weaknesses in platforms like Salesforce, to the persistent danger of insider threats, we examine what these trends reveal about evolving attack surfaces and organizational risk. Special guest Wesles Lubin joins the conversation to share expert insight on how organizations can adapt ...
In this episode of Defending The Edge Podcast with Defendedge, we're diving into AI data leaks to nuclear security breaches, the ChatGPT privacy incident, the Tea app hack, Scattered Spider’s latest resurgence, and a critical SharePoint zero-day that hit a U.S. nuclear agency. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.
In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Iran-linked hackers ramp up attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, with pro-Iranian groups launching DDoS campaigns and targeting industrial systems. Meanwhile, China’s Salt Typhoon resurfaces, breaching satellite giant Viasat in a high-stakes espionage campaign. We also break down the leak of 16 billion records, one of the largest breaches ever reported. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.
In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, we discuss the recent cyber attacks from ConnestWise to Google Calendar. In a recent update, CISA has updated the way of reporting, and the intelligence community is aiming to create a shared threat actor glossary. Deepfake technology is becoming increasingly advanced and alarming. Lastly, Anonymous has been in the headlines for various data dumps. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.
In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, we dive into the alarming rise of cyberattacks targeting hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems across the globe. From ransomware shutting down emergency rooms to stolen patient data fueling black markets, healthcare is facing a digital crisis with real-world consequences. We walk through the terrifying timeline of major attacks, examine how lives have been put at risk, and explore why the healthcare sector remains such a ...
On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team talks about the 10TB Anonymous data leak shaking governments and corporations, and the rise of AI persona calls that blur the line between human and machine. We also unpack how the MITRE CVE program was teetering on the edge of collapse, what AI hallucinations mean for the future of truth, and the bizarre rise of slopquatting in the chaos of web culture.
In this episode, join the DefendEdge team as we talk about some familiar topics with new faces. The team covers the resurgence and ongoing process with a pending TikTok ban, the speculated Oracle breach, a newly named fast flux technique, and finally, new music videos featuring the Arkana ransomware group.
On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the scenery is different as the team ventures into the office to record an episode together. Topics such as Operation Dreadnought, Anonymous, and the infamous X hack are discussed, as well as a new Chinese AI platform named Manus that could open as many doors as it could shut.
On this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast, join the team in the talks about the recent halt to forward operations against Russia with potential effects on the threat landscape and the continuously closing gap between politics and cybersecurity. Additionally, the team talks through prominent VMware product ESX/ESXi Virtual Machine Escape, 0-Day vulnerabilities, and threat actors claiming to be selling access.
On This Episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team talks about how AI could be used to predict earthquakes, ransomware groups decreasing their TTR, Black Basta's internal conflicts being shared with the threat intelligence community and more.
On This Episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team brings on a special guest, DefendEdge CEO, Taso Triantafillos. We discuss the intentions and future of our iDNA platform, his predictions for 2025, the ever-changing state of the threat landscape, and recent AI developments.
Join us on Episode 29, or Season 3 Episode 2 of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Bans and Bad Actors, as the team dives into recent events surrounding Chinese government hackers known as Salt Typhoon and the latest in policy updates, sanctions, and telecommunications targets. Additionally, the team shares their thoughts on the state of the recent TikTok ban and the emergence of RedNote for how your data is potentially used.
On the first episode of Season Three of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, the team is welcomed by Krysten Barragan, a threat landscape analyst, as they talk about recent attacks and some new threat actors emerging on the scene. As 2025 is now present, listen in as topics such as which threat actors made their names known in 2024 and what groups are predicted to stay on the top of headlines as the new year progresses. Stay tuned for our next episode as we talk about variou...
In this episode, we pick the mind of our special guest, Retired Brigadier General Blaine Holt, and his opinion of the ever-changing cyber threat landscape. From experiences made to books, then turned into TV shows, we talk about what’s on the horizon for our guest as well as where all our listeners’ expectations should be set in the new year. Finally, we wrap up 2024 and speak about some of the incidents we have seen in the last year from threat actors, companies, AI, and even the revitalizat...
Join us on Episode 26 of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Turkey and Transparency, as the team welcomes back co-host Gabe Fritz and dives into some recent data breaches, thanksgiving foods, and how to protect yourself from the heightened holiday attacks. Also mentioned in this episode are common threat actors such as IntelBroker as they make their way back into the cyber realm, as well as North Korean threat actor groups behind the ransomware dubbed "Play".
Today's episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Lyndon, Katey, and Andrea discuss topics such as the U.S. presidential election, touching on post-election cyberattacks and polling threats. Additionally, topics such as the Middle Eastern conflict and improvements regarding robots learning how to clean water basins are touched on. Join us today for the second episode on the new bi-weekly basis that is developed and leans into the world of all things cybersecurity.
This month’s podcast we dive into some of the latest updates from the cybersecurity field. With expectations and sights set on developments from the ongoing Middle East conflict and potential implications to election day coming soon. The team discusses the long-term effects on the election cycle and potential risks like those released by the FBI and CISA carrying over into the new year. We are also happy to announce that the podcast will be moving from what was a monthly schedule to now bi-...
In this month's episode of the Defending the Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, join us as we discuss the cyber events of the past month, including a deep dive into recent Pegasus spyware sextortion scams that send unsuspected victims pictures of their houses as a fear tactic.
In this month's episode of Defending the Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, join us as we discuss the cyber events of the past month, including cyber attacks against the U.S. election, and dive into the National Public Data Breach affecting almost 3 billion people.
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