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Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast

Out of the Woods: The Threat Hunting Podcast
Cybersecurity
Threat Hunting
Ransomware
Malware
AI In Cybersecurity
Powershell
Phishing
Incident Response
Social Engineering
MITRE ATT&CK
Klopp Ransomware
Threat Intelligence
Penetration Testing
TA505
Linux
Github
Command and Control
Risk Management
Credential Theft
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Intel 471's podcast with a twist! Join us for the first fully interactive threat hunting podcast where you can hang out with threat hunters from all over the world! Join a rag-tag bunch of threat hunters as they come out of the woods to explore some of the most burning issues related to cyber security. The Out of the Woods podcast is a casual talk covering the topics of threat hunting, security r... more

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In this episode of Out of the Woods, Scott Poley and Tom Kostura review key findings from the Q2 2026 Threat Hunt Report and discuss what stood out across the quarter. They cover supply chain compromises, growing abuse of Node.js and Bun runtimes, a ... more

Top Headlines:

* welivesecurity | Gamaredon in 2025: Leveraging tunnels, workers, dead drops, and new alliances: www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/gamaredon-2025-leveraging-tunnels-workers-dead-drops-new-alliances/

* Adversa AI... more

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* JFrog | From PostCSS Masquerading to Windows RAT: research.jfrog.com/post/from-postcss-typosquat-to-windows-rat/

* Elastic | Lost in relocation: analysis of a new loader distributing CASTLESTEALER: www.elasti... more

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* Trend Micro | Old WinRAR Flaw Fuels Attacks on Ukraine: How Unmanaged Software Keeps the Door Open: www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/26/f/old-winrar-flaw-fuels-attacks-on-ukraine.html

* The Hacker News | Researchers... more

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Recent Guests

Ben McGavin
Threat Hunting Team Lead at RSM Defense with six years of experience in SOC roles.
RSM Defense
Episode: S3 Ep38: Testimonial from the Trenches
Justin Dolgos
Senior Threat Hunter at RSM Defense with experience as a SOC analyst and a focus on custom detection engineering.
RSM Defense
Episode: S3 Ep38: Testimonial from the Trenches
Matt Scheurer
Vice President of Computer Security and Incident Response
CSIRT
Episode: S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth
Dr. Joshua Scarpino
VP of Information Security at TrustEngine and CEO of Assessed Intelligence
TrustEngine and Assessed Intelligence
Episode: S3 Ep9: [Bonus Episode] Dr. Joshua Scarpino on Guardrails for Responsible AI
Brian Hill
Expert in cybersecurity and former law enforcement officer, specializing in mobile forensics and building security operation centers.
Black Cloak
Episode: S3 Ep7: [Bonus Episode] Protecting Privacy: Brian Hill on Cyber Threats and Individual Security
Violet Sullivan
Leader of the Cyber Services Team at Crum and Forester and Cyber Privacy Law Professor at Baylor Law School
Crum and Forester
Episode: S3 Ep5: [Bonus Episode] Privacy Meets Protection: Violet Sullivan on the Real Scope of Cyber Insurance

Hosts

Scott Poley
Host of the show and principal threat hunter with ties to Intel 471; frequent deep-dives into threat hunting techniques and telemetry.
Tom Kostura
Co-host and threat hunting practitioner; frequent contributor to threat hunting discussions and live analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Super informative & fun

    Such a great listen with so much information, these guys know what they’re talking about and make an engaging podcast, also the drink recipes are a fun bonus !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m.curry
    United States3 years ago
  • Threat hunters!

    Extremely informative!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CY0123
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable hunting guidance and depth.
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S3 Ep55: Threat Hunting Year in Review: 2025 Trends and What’s Next
Q: How should organizations scrutinize their infrastructure to ensure the apps and tools they regularly use are not leveraged in attacks against them?
Organizations should leverage telemetry to track activity spawned from tools like Microsoft Teams, especially focusing on actions taken after scheduling invites, ensuring comprehensive log collection and monitoring to catch potential malicious behaviors.
S3 Ep44: If You Build It... Backdoors Will Open
Q: What are ways you think, Scott, that people could, even before hunting, protect themselves?
Visibility is a big one because a lot of people don't track file rights.
S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth
Q: What are some key lessons learned from incident response?
Matt mentions the importance of proactive threat hunting to avoid alert fatigue and the challenge of maintaining asset visibility to effectively protect the organization's resources.
S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth
Q: What does your role as the VP of Computer Security and Instant Response cover?
Matt explains that his role focuses on incident response, digital forensics, and mentoring SOC analysts to build a world-class security operation center.
S3 Ep19: [Bonus Episode] From Curiosity to Cybersecurity: Matt Scheurer on Incident Response, Mentorship, and Career Growth
Q: Can you kind of introduce yourself and explain your journey as far as how you got to where you are today, associated with cybersecurity in general?
Matt shares that his fascination with technology began in childhood through video games and stories about hacking, which eventually led him into the cybersecurity field.

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A pragmatic, tech-forward show where two threat hunting practitioners dissect weekly headlines and technical deep-dives. Episodes blend practical hunt techniques with strategic context, covering malware campaigns, threat actor behavior, and defender-oriented telemetry. The tone is data-driven and approachable, often weighing environment baselines, post-authentication monitoring, and attribution nuances against real-world incident examples. Unique elements include live audience-style interaction, deep dives into both Windows and cross-platform attack chains, and a recurring emphasis on behavioral hunting over static indicators. The format tends to mix timely case studies with evergreen hunting methodologies, making it useful for defenders, i... more

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