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Darknet Diaries

135: The D.R. Incident

Jul 4, 2023
42:38

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  • Effective incident response requires advanced detection and response capabilities, collaboration with incident response teams, and cybersecurity vendors.
  • The convergence of cyber threats highlights the importance of sharing threat intelligence and best practices among nations to mitigate future risks.

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The Chilling Story of Cyber Attacks on the Dominican Republic

In this podcast episode, Omar Aveles shares the story of a massive cyber attack campaign targeting the Dominican Republic. The attack involved three threat actors: Conti ransomware, dark caracal, and potentially the Russian government. The attackers infiltrated over 30 government organizations and critical infrastructure, posing a serious threat to the country's security. Omar and his team worked tirelessly to detect, respond to, and remediate the attacks. Through collaboration with international partners and security vendors, they were able to shut down the attack, prevent data exfiltration, and protect critical infrastructure. The story highlights the importance of cybersecurity preparedness and international cooperation in the face of sophisticated cyber threats.

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