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Andrew Scott, Associate Director of China Operations at CISA, and Brett Leatherman, Section Chief for Cyber at the FBI, discuss Chinese threat actor Volt Typhoon and living off the land techniques. Topics include phishing attacks on Azure accounts, healthcare cybersecurity bill, industrial vulnerabilities, gender parity in tech, and online obituary spam.

The podcast discusses the DOJ shutting down the Warzone rat, ransomware attacks on Romanian hospitals, and the push to ban Flipper Zero in Canada. They also explore Chinese espionage claims, criminalizing doxxing in Australia, and coordination with CISA and the JCDC. The guest, Manny Felix, shares their work in unlocking cyber career opportunities for young people.

Graham Cluley, computer security writer, talks about his journey from self-taught programming to presenting and writing. He shares his experiences showcasing software on stage and becoming the public face of a company. The discussion also includes his transition to independent work and the challenges of being a one-person company in cyber security.

Jon DiMaggio, Chief Security Strategist for Analyst1, discusses his research on Ransomware Diaries Volume 4: Ransomed and Exposed - The Story of RansomedVC. He questions the authenticity of the data stolen by RansomedVC and their extortion methods. He shares his 6 key findings after engaging with the lead criminal, including sensitive information about their leader. The episode explores the challenges of establishing contact and effective communication in cybersecurity collaboration. It also delves into Ransom VC's motives, actions, and connections, including targeting the FBI and NATO. The podcast also introduces the research, SpyCloud sponsor, and their role in disrupting cybercrime.

LastPass warns about a fake app on Apple's App Store. Air Force aligns cyber and space operations. Election security advisor program and FCC's ban on deep fake voices. State Department rewards for Hive ransomware gang. N2K interviews CompTIA about the cyber talent gap and trust management platform Vanta. Role of certification and training bodies in closing the skills gap. Importance of breaking silos and sharing platforms.

Chinese hackers infiltrate US critical infrastructure for over 5 years. Ransomware groups target Cisco ASA devices. Pakistan experiences internet outages on election day. New banking trojan discovered. Cyber insurance market is projected to grow. The role of tort law in AI regulation. Concerns over data breaches and PII exposure. Importance of strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

A security researcher is charged in a multi-million dollar theft scheme targeting Apple. House committee explores OT security. Fortinet withdraws accidental CVEs. Ransomware payments reach record highs in 2023. YouTuber finds cheap Bitlocker bypass. Political pressure challenges JCDC. New Hampshire tracks down fake Biden robocalls. European agencies warn about Ivanti devices. HHS fines NY medical center millions. Practical examples of healthcare transition to cloud.

This podcast covers topics such as new visa restrictions on individuals misusing commercial spyware, contradictory approaches to cybersecurity, critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti's Connect Secure and Policy Secure products, and steps to protect against the Yavanti vulnerability.

Dr. Heather Monthie from N2K Networks discusses the White House's easing of education requirements for federal contract jobs. Anydesk confirms a serious breach. Clorox and Johnson Controls file cyber incidents. Apple Vision Pro kernel exploit potential. $25 million deepfake scam. Akamai research on FritzFrog botnet. US sanctions Iranians for water plant attacks. Commando Cat targets Docker API endpoints. Pennsylvania courts hit by DDoS. New leader for US Cyber Command and NSA. Tribute to David Kahn.

Cybersecurity and disinformation researcher Bilyana Lilly shares her career path and her desire to bring a greater understanding of Russia's strategic thinking. Early experiences in Bulgaria and studying international humanitarian law in Kosovo shaped her perspective. Pursuing disarmament and understanding Russia's strategic thinking, she highlights the challenges faced as a foreigner in the field.