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Silas Cutler

Principal Security Researcher at Censys. Specializes in tracking threat actors and analyzing their infrastructure.

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May 8, 2024 • 55min

Risky Business #747 -- Lockbit Leader Has A Very Bad Day

Silas Cutler, a long-time infosec researcher, discusses the doxxing of LockbitSupp and the Revil hacker's sentencing. Microsoft's security efforts and flaws in VPN clients are highlighted. The ongoing incident response at Gitlab and cyberattacks by China and Russia are also covered.
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Jul 5, 2025 • 23min

Botnet’s back, tell a friend. [Research Saturday]

Silas Cutler, Principal Security Researcher at Censys, dives into the elusive Volt Typhoon threat group in this discussion. He reveals how recent FBI disruptions targeted the KV Botnet yet left its control infrastructure largely intact. The conversation uncovers the botnet's surprising resilience, with shifts in control servers hinting at adaptive strategies. Cutler emphasizes the challenges in attributing cyber threats and the importance of collaborative cybersecurity efforts to tackle nation-state actors and safeguard critical systems.
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Mar 8, 2025 • 23min

Botnet’s back, tell a friend. [Research Saturday]

Silas Cutler, Principal Security Researcher at Censys, dives into the enigmatic Volt Typhoon and its botnet, KV. He explains how the FBI's efforts disrupted infected systems without affecting the control infrastructure, suggesting a stealthy operator behind the scenes. Analysis reveals shifts in the botnet’s control servers in response to law enforcement. The conversation also tackles the challenges of attributing cyber threats, the strategic use of U.S. hosting for disguise, and the surprising links between patent databases and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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