Only Malware in the Building

Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K Networks Dave Bittner and Rick Howard to uncover the stories behind notable cyberattacks. Being a security researcher is a bit like being a detective: you gather clues, analyze the evidence, and consult the experts to solve the cyber puzzle. On this episode, we talk about the use of AI in cyberattacks Proofpoint recently released two articles on two cyber campaigns: one by the group UNK_SweetSpecter targeting U.S. organizations involved in AI with the SugarGh0st RAT, and another by TA547 targeting German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware. Today we look at what the focus of threat actor objectives are and what that means for defenders.

Dave Bittner, a cybersecurity expert, joins Rick Howard, a leading authority on information security, to discuss Operation Endgame. They explore how law enforcement employs psychological tactics to counter Russian cybercriminals by creating distrust within their ranks. The conversation dives into the amusing side of cyber threats, comparing them to pop culture phenomena, while emphasizing the need for global cooperation against cybercrime. The episode blends humor with serious insights, making the complexities of cybersecurity both relatable and engaging.

Cybersecurity experts Dave Bittner and Rick Howard discuss the disappearance of IcedID malware and the rise of its successor, Latrodectus. They explore the evolution of cyber threats, the transition from banking trojan to ransomware loader, and the speculation surrounding the new malware. The discussion emphasizes the importance of AI protection and defense strategies against emerging threats.

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