The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

#193 - Intel Chat: Ransomware drops, 8Base, XE Group, SolarWinds-esque attack & cyber-espionage in South Asia

Feb 13, 2025

In this discussion, Matt Bromley, an expert cybersecurity analyst, shares enlightening insights on the latest cyber threats. He highlights a significant 35% drop in ransomware payments in 2024 and the arrest of a key member from the 8Base ransomware group. The XE Group is now employing advanced supply chain attacks, potentially surpassing the SolarWinds incident. Additionally, Bromley uncovers a concerning cyber-espionage campaign targeting governmental sectors in South Asia, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

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Ransomware payments dropped by 35% in 2024, highlighting a possible shift in the cybercrime landscape and law enforcement efforts.

A new cyber-espionage campaign targeting South Asian government entities underscores the persistent threat of state-sponsored cyber activities in the region.

Deep dives

Rise of One-Click Phishing Attacks

A new phishing campaign is exploiting high-profile accounts on social media platforms using a one-click method to compromise profiles. Attackers utilize disguised malicious links that the users can click on without additional verification steps like passwords or multi-factor authentication codes. Noteworthy targets of this method have included prominent individuals in cybersecurity and tech, as well as organizations in various sectors. This alarming trend illustrates the increasing sophistication of phishing techniques and underlines the need for enhanced user vigilance and verification practices.

Intro

2min

Phishing Tactics and High-Profile Targets

6min

Unmasking Ferret Stealer: North Korea's Cyber Tactics

10min

DeepSeq: The AI Malware Threat

4min

Unveiling TAG124: A Deep Dive into Cyber Threats

11min

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.

Ransomware payments saw a significant drop in 2024, falling by 35% compared to the previous year.
Law enforcement agencies have arrested a suspected core member of the 8Base ransomware group, marking a significant development in efforts to combat cybercrime.
The XE Group, a financially motivated cybercrime organization, has shifted its tactics from traditional card-skimming attacks to more sophisticated supply chain compromises.
Security researchers at watchTowr have demonstrated a supply chain attack technique that surpasses the scale and stealth of the infamous SolarWinds breach.
A newly discovered cyber-espionage campaign is targeting government and military entities in South Asia, according to researchers at Unit 42.

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The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

#193 - Intel Chat: Ransomware drops, 8Base, XE Group, SolarWinds-esque attack & cyber-espionage in South Asia

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Rise of One-Click Phishing Attacks

Emergence of Ferret Steeler Malware

AI-Powered Malware Threats

Cybercrime as a Service: TAG-124 Infrastructure

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