Bob Erdman
Associate VP of Research and Development at Fortra, providing insights into Cobalt Strike and its abuse by threat actors.
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Jan 1, 2025 • 39min
Disrupting Cracked Cobalt Strike [The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast]
In this enlightening discussion, Richard Boscovich, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, Jason Lyons, Principal Investigator, and Bob Erdman, Associate VP at Fortra, dive into the serious issue of cracked Cobalt Strike software, often exploited in ransomware attacks. They reveal innovative uses of DMCA notifications to disrupt cybercrime globally and share insights on the significant decline in active threats due to their collaborative efforts. The conversation also touches on automation's role in detecting threats and enhancing cybersecurity measures.
Aug 14, 2024 • 39min
Disrupting Cracked Cobalt Strike
In this enlightening discussion, Richard Boscovich, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, Jason Lyons, Principal Investigator at DCU, and Bob Erdman, Associate VP at Fortra, tackle the illegal use of cracked Cobalt Strike in cybercrime. They shed light on innovative DMCA strategies to combat piracy globally and discuss the significant impact of these initiatives on detection engineering. The trio also expresses optimism about extending these methods to other cyber threats, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in enhancing cybersecurity.
