AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Security Conversations
US Treasury hacked via BeyondTrust, MISP and the threat actor naming mess
Jan 3, 2025
Discover the chaos surrounding threat actor naming conventions and the push for a standardization via MISP. Dive into the breach of BeyondTrust that compromised the US Treasury, illustrating the urgent need for improved cybersecurity. Unpack the emergence of the XDR33 CIA Hive malware variant and explore its low detection rates. With insights into the distrust surrounding corporate cybersecurity pledges, the discussion emphasizes accountability and transparency in the face of escalating threats.
01:49:16
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The cybersecurity breach involving BeyondTrust exposed sensitive U.S. data to Chinese state-sponsored hackers, raising concerns about national security and transparency.
- Zero-day vulnerabilities are increasingly exploited, with documented cases rising from 54 in 2022 to 98 in 2023, highlighting significant challenges for cybersecurity vendors.
Deep dives
Optimistic Start to the New Year
The speakers express a sense of excitement and optimism about the new year, contrasting it with the challenges and rough experiences of the previous year. One host shares personal positivity, feeling like they are entering a different phase in life. Amidst hardship, there is a sense of renewal and hope for what lies ahead, reflecting a broader sentiment of resilience and possibility for change. This positive energy sets an encouraging tone for the discussions that follow in the episode.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode