
DISCARDED: Tales from the Threat Research Trenches is a podcast for security practitioners, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters looking to learn more about the threat behaviors and attack patterns. Each episode you’ll hear real world insights from our researchers about the latest trends in malware, threat actors, TTPs, and more.Welcome to DISCARDED
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Hello to all our Cyber Pals! This week, we present a special replay of "Only Malware in the Building," the podcast that our host, Selena Larson, also co-hosts! Enjoy!
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Host Selena Larson is joined by Sean Farrell, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), to pull back the curtain on how major cyber crime takedowns actually happen and how Mic... more
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Host Selena Larson is joined by guest host Sarah Sabotka as they chat with returning guest: Alex Pinto, Associate Director of Threat Intelligence at Verizon Business, and the architect behind the Veriz... more
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Selena and Crista dives into intriguing topics that are often overlooked, serving up fresh insights in a compelling manner. It feels like a refreshing conversation with a wise friend, always leaving you eager for the next episode.
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Very good podcast Brian a lot from listening to it.
This is the best podcast by CTI practitioners diving into detail about current threats. This podcast would win a fight against other similar podcasts. Let’s have a podcast fight club. Oops this pod is already the champ.
Timely and informative content!
This podcast has some of the smartest people I’ve ever heard talk about computers. True thought leaders that are titans in the industry bringing the hottest cyber threats to your ears. Highly recommend.
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DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches delivers practitioner-focused insights into threat behavior, malware trends, attacker TTPs, and real-world defenses. Episodes skew toward deep technical analysis, practical detection strategies, and the human-side of threat research—from AI-assisted tooling and detection engineering to social engineering and incident response workflows. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous research with approachable storytelling, plus frequent appearances by seasoned Proofpoint researchers and security leaders who share concrete takeaways, case studies, and actionable recommendations for defenders. Listeners likely include threat hunters, security engineers, and incident responders seeking timely, evid... more
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