Laura Payne

Tammy Harper, a cybersecurity professional focused on gaming security, Laura Payne, an expert on enterprise incident response, and David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security, dive into pressing cybersecurity issues. They unpack the MongoDB vulnerability, debate ethical disclosure practices, and discuss the implications of AI in vulnerability discovery. The conversation highlights the Rainbow Six Siege hack's impact on the gaming economy and explores the role of private firms in cyber operations, ultimately emphasizing the intersection of cybersecurity with societal norms and human behavior.

Tammy Harper, a security researcher known for her expertise in ransomware, joins Laura Payne, a cybersecurity professional focused on incident trends, along with David Shipley, a cybersecurity practitioner, and John Pinard, head of IT operations at a credit union. They discuss alarming trends in ransomware payments and the clever rise of phishing attacks, particularly MFA vulnerabilities. The panel also examines AI's growing dual role in both enhancing security measures and facilitating cybercrime, highlighting the crucial need for community support and empathy in cybersecurity.

Tammy Harper, a researcher focused on cybercrime and dark-web intelligence, Laura Payne, an expert in security awareness and insider threats, and David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Securities, dive into pressing cybersecurity themes. They discuss the alarming resurgence of the Clop ransomware group and their shift to data extortion, coupled with insider threats highlighted by a case at RBC. The conversation also covers the impact of AI in identifying scams, the emotional toll of romance scams, and the ethical boundaries of cybercrime, emphasizing the need for improved security awareness.