In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James ring in the new year with a look back at the standout guests and thought-provoking topics from series one. They also take a sneak peek at what 2025 holds for the ever-evolving world of tech security.

And to top it off, there’s a special announcement to chase away those January blues.

Highlights:
Typhoon Variants
Ciaran and James take a look at developing cyber threats from China, including:

• Volt Typhoon: a persistent botnet with wide-reaching impacts
• Volt Typhoon back with vengeance | Blowing out the bots
• Salt Typhoon: a new wave of cyber espionage
• Wall Street Journal article: How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons | Department of Treasury Press
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New year, new legislation
As the U.S. pulls back on regulation, other nations are strengthening their
cybersecurity laws.

• Australia’s new law mandates ransomware attack reporting
• Mandatory ransomware payment reporting | Cyber Sanctions
• UK: Cybersecurity and resilience bill focused on ransomware mitigation
• Cyber Security and Resilience Bill | Ransomware Legislative Proposals: Government Consultation

Additional Resources:

Cyber Leaders Series One Episodes
The myth of the 8-character password
Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours
Cyber Threat Conference

Contact:

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