CyberWire Daily Pass the intel, please. [Only Malware in the Building]
Nov 28, 2025
Dive into the detective work of cyber threats! The hosts explore the importance of information sharing between public and private sectors, unveiling the origins of collaboration like the NCFTA. They discuss legal hurdles companies face when sharing data and highlight effective joint operations, like Operation Endgame. Learn about frameworks to make intelligence actionable and how industry insights guide law enforcement. With a desire for routine sharing practices, the conversation reveals how communication fosters trust and enriches collective security efforts.
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Neutral Hubs Enable Trust
- Keith Mularski describes the NCFTA as a neutral nonprofit hub created to unite banks, academia, and law enforcement for cyber threat sharing.
- The neutral structure encouraged participation by keeping the center independent from government or corporate control.
No Single Entity Sees It All
- Selena Larson notes organizations each hold unique visibility and no single entity sees everything in an attack chain.
- Combining visibility across vendors and law enforcement yields a fuller picture and enables collective defense.
"If You Break It, You Bought It"
- Keith recalls the Coreflood takedown rehearsals and legal briefing where the attorney general warned, "if you break it, you bought it."
- That caution shaped careful testing before executing disruptive takedown actions.