cover of episode Whispers in the wires: A closer look at the new age of intrusion. [OMITB]

Whispers in the wires: A closer look at the new age of intrusion. [OMITB]

2024/11/5
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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 how threat actors are shifting tactics across the landscape, focusing more on advanced social engineering and refined initial access strategies than on sophisticated malware.

We’ll dive into Proofpoint's latest blog) detailing a transport sector breach that, while involving relatively standard malware, showcases this growing trend of nuanced techniques and toolsets.