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Research Saturday

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Cybersecurity
Infostealer Malware
Supply Chain Vulnerability
Kubernetes
Crypto Wallets
Fog
Phishing
Cerber Ransomware
Ransomware
Lockbit
Malware As a Service
Threat Actors
Malware
Github Actions
AWS API Keys
Atlassian Confluence
Linux
Microsoft Graph API
Jon Dimaggio
Arc Browser

Every Saturday, we sit down with cybersecurity researchers to talk shop about the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and technical discoveries.

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Muhammad Danish, University of New Mexico lead author and cybersecurity researcher, discussing his team's work on "Private Links, Public Leaks: Consequences of Frictionless User Experience on the Security and Privacy Posture of SMS-Delivered URLs". ... more

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Today we have Andrew Northern, Principal Security Researcher at Censys, discussing "From Evasion to Evidence: Exploiting the Funneling Behavior of Injects". This research explains how modern web malware campaigns use multi-stage JavaScript injections... more

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Today we are joined by Ben Folland, Security Operations Analyst from Huntress, discussing their work on "ClickFix Gets Creative: Malware Buried in Images." This analysis covers a ClickFix campaign that uses fake human verification checks and a realis... more

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This week, we are joined by Martin Zugec, Technical Solutions Director from Bitdefender, sharing their work and findings on "EggStreme Malware: Unpacking a New APT Framework Targeting a Philippine Military Company." Built for long-term espionage, the... more

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Ben Folland
Security Operations Analyst
Huntress
Episode: Picture perfect deception.
Martin Zugec
Technical Solutions Director from Bitdefender
Bitdefender
Episode: Walking on EggStremes.
Jaron Bradley
Director of Jamf Threat Labs
Jamf
Episode: When macOS gets frostbite.
Alex Berninger
Senior Manager of Intelligence at Red Canary
Red Canary
Episode: Two RMMs walk into a phish…
Mike Wylie
Director of Threat Hunting at Zscaler
Zscaler
Episode: Two RMMs walk into a phish…
Tal Peleg
Senior Product Manager at Varonis
Varonis
Episode: A fine pearl gone rusty.
Coby Abrams
Cybersecurity Researcher at Varonis
Varonis
Episode: A fine pearl gone rusty.
Jesse Michael
Principal Researcher at Eclypsium
Eclypsium
Episode: Smile for the malware.
Mickey Shkatov
Principal Researcher at Eclypsium
Eclypsium
Episode: Smile for the malware.

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Dave Bittner
Host who engages with cybersecurity experts to discuss the latest research and findings in the field, providing insights into current trends and challenges.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Podcast doesn’t play while on VPN.

    Podcast doesn’t play while on VPN.

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    [REDACTED] USER
    United States3 years ago
  • A fascinating look into the guts of the machine

    I love learning about how even the people who deeply know and understand the intricacies of existing data networks are constantly breaking new ground.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jedi Wannabi
    United States4 years ago
  • The go-to for cyber research discussion

    Need or want to know more about the leading research in security? You’ve found just the thing. It’s the perfect show to catch up on the latest research over a cup of joe on a Saturday morning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GottaRun21
    United States5 years ago
  • One of my favorites from the CyberWire

    I never miss an episode of Research Saturday. These one-on-one interviews with researchers from all over the world, and from a diverse range of companies and institutions helps me keep on top of critical threats and vulnerabilities. I like the concise, down-to-business format too. This podcast is time well spent, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frogstar5
    United States5 years ago

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Many express that they find it to be a reliable source for staying updated on cybersecurity trends and vulnerabilities.
Some listeners value the concise format and time efficiency of each episode, noting that it's perfect for catching up on research over a weekend.

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Picture perfect deception.
Q: What should organizations be doing to protect themselves?
Organizations should emphasize security awareness training about ClickFix and the behavior it exploits, and implement stronger mitigation strategies such as blocking the Windows run box.
When clicks turn criminal.
Q: What recommendations do you have for users and business leaders regarding cybersecurity?
Users should avoid accepting push notifications and be cautious about unexpected redirects. Businesses should implement security measures against traffic distribution systems and consider using ad blockers.
Attack of the automated ops.
Q: How did you test the effectiveness of AIOpsDoom?
We developed experiments based on a benchmark proposed by Microsoft, which included creating a real application with AIOps agents and initiating attacks to manipulate their decisions.
Attack of the automated ops.
Q: What do you recommend in terms of security countermeasures here?
Dario Pasquini suggests implementing input sanitization and utilizing classical information flow analysis to identify untrusted inputs in telemetry.
A look behind the lens.
Q: What other vulnerabilities did you find in your research?
We found a deserialization issue that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the client, server, and cameras.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Research Saturday

What is Research Saturday about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content features in-depth discussions with cybersecurity researchers who share their insights on notable threats, vulnerabilities, and the latest technical advancements within the cybersecurity field. Each episode presents an opportunity to explore various aspects of cybersecurity, including revelations about malware, phishing tactics, and intricate vulnerabilities affecting systems worldwide. The format tends to focus on one-on-one interviews, allowing listeners to engage deeply with expert perspectives on current issues in technology and security. Unique aspects include the exploration of real-time incidents, such as data leaks and cyber espionage, providing listeners a comprehensive view of the continuously evolving landscape of cybe... more

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