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Welcome to "Crying Out Cloud," the monthly podcast that keeps you up to date with the latest cloud security news. Hosted by experts Eden Naftali and Amitai Cohen, each episode provides in-depth coverage of the most important vulnerabilities and incidents from the previous month. Tune in for insightful analysis and expert recommendations to help you safeguard your cloud infrastructure.
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Apr 4, 2024 β’ 11min
CROC Talks: Helping Secure Hugging Face Hub - Special Guest: Shir Tamari
π¨ BREAKING: Wiz Research identifies critical risks in #AI-as-a-service π¨
Dive into Crying Out Cloud's latest episode, featuring a very special guest, Shir Tamari, head of the research team at Wiz. This episode sheds light on the security challenges that come with the rapid integration of AI technologies. Highlights include:
π Exploring the rapid integration of AI and its associated security risks, identified by Wiz Research in collaboration with Hugging Face.
π‘οΈ Exposing two significant security flaws within Hugging Face's systems: shared inference and CI/CD systems, which could potentially offer unauthorized access to sensitive data.
π’ Highlighting the critical need for robust security frameworks in AI services.
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Demonstrating Hugging Face's dedication to security through the adoption of Wiz CSPM, continuous vulnerability assessments, and annual penetration tests, thereby establishing a high standard in AI safety.

Mar 31, 2024 β’ 13min
CROC News - XZ Utils backdoor explained
The backdoor in XZ Utils is shaking the industry π
How could we not talk about it?
Tune in to the special unscheduled episode of Crying Out Cloud with Eden Naftali and Amitai Cohen as they delve into the stealthy supply chain attack!
In this episode:
π The Alert from CISA regarding CVE-2024-3094, a vulnerability in XZ Utils Data Compression Library versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1
π The potential risks posed by the embedded malicious code and the unauthorized access it may grant to affected systems
π‘οΈ Security Team Action Plans
Tune in now!

Mar 26, 2024 β’ 32min
CROC News: Malicious Repos, Bandwidth Theft, & NVD or NoVD?
ποΈ What is a better way to stay updated on cloud security than a NEW Crying Out Cloud episode!
Join Eden Naftali and Amitai Cohen as they explore what is new and π₯:
πΎ Open-source repos flooded by malicious code.
π» What is to become of the National Vulnerability Database?
βοΈ Proof of bandwidth cryptojacking
π οΈ Critical vulnerabilities discovered in popular CI/CD tool
Links:
https://apiiro.com/blog/malicious-code-campaign-github-repo-confusion-attack/
https://github.blog/2024-02-29-keeping-secrets-out-of-public-repositories/
https://research.openanalysis.net/github/lua/2024/03/03/lua-malware.html
https://resilientcyber.substack.com/p/death-knell-of-the-nvd
https://sysdig.com/blog/cloud-threats-deploying-crypto-cdn/

Mar 20, 2024 β’ 41min
CROC Talks: Bug Bounty Hunting & Pen Testing with Sam Curry
The NEW exclusive interview with hacker extraordinaire Sam Curry on Crying Out Cloud is out!
Join Eden Naftali and Amitai Cohen as they explore the role of a Bug-Bounty Hunter with Sam Curry:
π Learn about Sam's journey into security research
π οΈ Favorite tools and underrated platforms
π€ The trustworthiness implications of AI-driven technologies in transportation.
π Vulnerabilities within a major tech company's infrastructure. The tradeoff between scanning gigantic IP ranges and selecting the best research targets.
Important links:
https://samcurry.net/web-hackers-vs-the-auto-industry/
https://samcurry.net/hacking-apple/
https://samcurry.net/points-com/

Feb 22, 2024 β’ 28min
CROC News: Automotive Code Leak & Midnight Blizzard's Heist
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Season 2 of "CRYING OUT CLOUD" is here!
Join our hosts, Eden and Amitai, as they dive into the latest cloud stories that we can't wait to share with you
Here's a sneak peek into the season's opening:
π Mercedes-Benz Source Code Exposure:
A public GitHub Repo was exposed - allowing unauthorized access to the company's internal servers, including AWS and Azure subscriptions. The credentials remained publicly accessible for 3-4 months. π±
π¨οΈ Midnight Blizzard Hits Microsoft:
Russian actors (Midnight Blizzard) got into Microsoft's network and stole employee emails, finding a misconfigured account with a weak password. Among other things, they tried to find out what Microsoft knew about their activity.
π Ivanti Vulnerabilities:
Ivanti's VPN products exposed vulnerabilities, allowing remote code execution and authentication bypass, exploited by a Chinese Threat Actor.

Dec 21, 2023 β’ 34min
#15 - Yinon Costica on AI risks, the importance of positivity and his new year's resolutions
π‘οΈ Join Eden Naftali & Amitai Cohen's exclusive interview with Yinon Costica, as he brings unparalleled expertise to the table. From his beginnings in Israel's 8200 intelligence unit, through Adallom, which was acquired by Microsoft, to co-founding Wiz

Dec 10, 2023 β’ 35min
#14 - On Executive Orders And AI (Special Guest - Chris Hughes)
ποΈ NEW SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE WITH @CHRIS HUGHES! ποΈ
Here's a sneak peek into our chat:
π‘οΈ Join Chris, Amitai, and Eden as they unveil intriguing security nuances between public and private sectors. Gain exclusive insights into FedRAMP, straight from Chris's expertise, and his take on the implications of President Biden's AI order for the cybersecurity landscape.
π How exactly does SBOM adoption act as a shield against supply chain breaches? What other strategies can fortify against such attacks?
π Delve into the post-COVID startup world. Chris touches on the intricacies of the challenges faced, offering a glimpse into how these innovative ventures navigate a changed landscape.
Tune in for a captivating talk below!

Nov 30, 2023 β’ 23min
#13 - Leaky CLIs, glitchy CPUs and risky HARs
ποΈ NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT!
Eden and Amitai are back with another wild ride through the cloudy skies on "Crying Out Cloud"!
Here's the scoop for today's adventure:
01:36 - Okta Support System Compromise: π΅οΈββοΈ
We unravel the mystery surrounding an unknown threat actor's access to Okta's customer support system. What's an HAR file, and why should you care?
06:30 - Azure CLI Credential Leak (CVE-2023-36052): π»
Get the lowdown on Microsoft's Azure CLI vulnerability and how this leak happened, why defaults matter, and what the patch means for your Azure CLI setup.
13:17 - Reptar and Cachewarp CPU Vulnerabilities: π‘
CPU vulnerabilities are a trend we can't ignore! Discover why Reptar and Cachewarp CPU vulnerabilities might sound daunting but aren't necessarily the cloud apocalypse. Plus, the juicy details on who's patched and who's snoozing on this issue
Links:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36052https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-researchers-discover-reptar-a-new-cpu-vulnerabilityhttps://lock.cmpxchg8b.com/reptar.htmlhttps://cachewarpattack.com/https://sec.okta.com/harfiles

Oct 19, 2023 β’ 33min
#12 - Chomping at the Bits with Chompie
In our new Crying Out Cloud podcast episode, we're joined by the LEGENDARY Valentina Palmiotti, the one and only Chompie π
β¨ In this episode, you'll find:
1. The surprising story behind her hacker alias - "Chompie," π΅οΈββοΈ
2. Valentina's insights from her Blackhat presentation, where she challenges security boundaries with kernel post-exploitation techniques π€―
3. A peek into her day-to-day at IBM X-Force, from research to code auditing and vulnerability analysis πΌ
And more!

Sep 21, 2023 β’ 22min
#11 - From SAS token to AI data exposure (with special guest - Hillai Ben-Sasson)
More info here:
https://www.wiz.io/blog/38-terabytes-of-private-data-accidentally-exposed-by-microsoft-ai-researchers