Defensive Security Podcast Episode 287

Defensive Security Podcast - Malware, Hacking, Cyber Security & Infosec

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In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various topics including their holiday plans, updates on their podcast, and significant cybersecurity incidents. They delve into a recent Wi-Fi breach involving Russian hackers, CrowdStrike’s IT outage and its implications for customer retention, and the discovery of malware exploiting vulnerable device drivers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of security practices such as multi-factor authentication and the challenges of managing cybersecurity risks in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this engaging conversation, Andrew Kalat and Jerry Bell explore various themes in cybersecurity, including the shift towards self-service IT solutions, the rise of phishing as a service, and the evolving landscape of multi-factor authentication. They discuss the implications of new threats like BootKitty and the challenges posed by firmware vulnerabilities. The conversation also touches on the future of cloud security and the often-overlooked role of marketing in cybersecurity threats, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about their pets.

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Links to the stories we discussed in this episode:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-us-firm-over-wi-fi-from-russia-in-nearest-neighbor-attack/
https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/crowdstrike-retains-customers/734203/
https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/researchers-uncover-malware-using-byovd.html?m=1
https://securityaffairs.com/171532/cyber-crime/rockstar-2fa-phaas.html
https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/code-found-online-exploits-logofail-to-install-bootkitty-linux-backdoor/

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