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Infostealer Malware
Supply Chain Vulnerability
Kubernetes
Crypto Wallets
Fog
Phishing
Cerber Ransomware
Ransomware
Lockbit
Malware As a Service
Threat Actors
Paris 2024 Olympics
Malware
Github Actions
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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This week, we are joined by Santiago Pontiroli, Threat Intelligence Research Lead from Acronis TRU team, discussing their work on "New year, new sector: Transparent Tribe targets India’s startup ecosystem." The Acronis Threat Research Unit uncovered ... more

Omer Ninburg, CTO of Novee Security, joins us on this episode of Research Saturday to discuss their work on "From PDF to Pwn: Scalable 0day Discovery in PDF Engines and Services Using Multi-Agent LLMs." Historically, Portable Document Formats – the i... more

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Yuval Avrahami from Wiz joins to share their work on "CodeBreach: Infiltrating the AWS Console Supply Chain and Hijacking AWS GitHub Repositories via CodeBuild." Wiz Research uncovered “CodeBreach,” a critical supply chain vulnerability caused by a ... more

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This week, we are joined by Or Eshed, Co-Founder and CEO from LayerX Security, discussing their work on "How We Discovered A Campaign of 16 Malicious Extensions Built to Steal ChatGPT Accounts." Researchers uncovered a coordinated campaign of 16 mali... more

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Yuval Avrahami
Vulnerability researcher at Wiz
Wiz
Episode: A subtle flaw, a massive blast radius.
Or Eshed
Co-founder and CEO, LayerX Security
LayerX Security
Episode: Your AI sidekick might be a spy.
Marcelle Lee
Cybersecurity consultant and researcher
Episode: The scareware rabbit hole.
Tomer Bar
VP of Security Research at SafeBreach Labs
SafeBreach Labs
Episode: Telegram for the throne.
Ziv Mador
VP of Security Research from LevelBlue SpiderLabs
LevelBlue SpiderLabs
Episode: Stealer in the status bar.
Piotr Wojtyla
Head of Threat Intelligence and Platform at Abnormal AI
Abnormal AI
Episode: The phishing kit that thinks like a human.
Andrew Northern
Principal Security Researcher at Censys
Censys
Episode: Caught in the funnel.
Ben Folland
Security Operations Analyst
Huntress
Episode: Picture perfect deception.
Martin Zugec
Technical Solutions Director from Bitdefender
Bitdefender
Episode: Walking on EggStremes.

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Dave Bittner
Host of Research Saturday, consistently hosting cybersecurity researchers for in-depth threat discussions

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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.

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    5
    Jedi Wannabi
    United States5 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.

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    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
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    Frogstar5
    United States5 years ago

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Strong guest diversity across vendors and research domains.
In-depth security research with practical takeaways.
One of the go-to shows for staying on top of critical threats and vulnerabilities.
Concise, no-fluff format suitable for busy security professionals.

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Your AI sidekick might be a spy.
Q: How do these extensions operate inside the browser to steal data?
Extensions gain visibility into ChatGPT sessions, copying cookies, tokens, screen resolutions, and other identity-related data to create an identical twin of the user's browser session, enabling seamless impersonation and data access without a traditional login.
Your AI sidekick might be a spy.
Q: What was the scope and motivation of the attacker behind this campaign?
The attacker was highly coordinated, aiming to steal ChatGPT accounts through a broad campaign of malicious extensions that replicate legitimate tools, allowing widespread credential theft while exploiting the marketplace ecosystem.
A subtle flaw, a massive blast radius.
Q: Could you explain how CodeBuild normally works and why it's an attractive target?
CodeBuild is a CI/CD service that triggers builds when code changes or PRs occur, and it needs GitHub credentials to report build status; if those credentials are exposed via a compromised build, an attacker can gain broad access to the repository.
The parking lot of digital danger.
Q: What was the aha moment for you to realize that this was something being weaponized?
The realization came when they discovered parked domains could lead to malicious content when scanned from various IPs.
The parking lot of digital danger.
Q: Can we just start with some basic stuff here? I mean, when we talk about a Parked Domain, what do most people expect that to mean, and what did your team find instead?
The expectation is that a parked domain will just display a simple page, but the team found domains that had malicious content instead.

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A tech-forward interview show that centers on cybersecurity researchers and their latest threat findings. Episodes commonly cover malware campaigns, threat actor activity, defense strategies, and practical tools for investigators, often highlighting real-world incidents, innovative attack techniques, and defense gaps. Notable strengths include concise, geek-friendly discussions with researchers from a mix of vendors, academia, and independent outfits, plus clear takeaways for defenders and incident responders. The format tends to favor in-depth dives over broad overviews, making it valuable for security practitioners who want actionable insights and a deeper understanding of emerging threats.

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