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Research Saturday

N2K Networks
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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Alex Berninger, Senior Manager of Intelligence at Red Canary, and Mike Wylie, Director, Threat Hunting at Zscaler, join to discuss four phishing lures in campaigns dropping RMM tools. Red Canary and Zscaler uncovered phishing campaigns delivering leg... more

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Dr. Renée Burton, Vice President of Threat Intelligence from Infoblox, is sharing the team's work on "Deniability by Design: DNS-Driven Insights into a Malicious Ad Network." Infoblox returns with new threat actor research uncovering Vane Viper, a Cy... more

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Tal Peleg, Senior Product Manager, and Coby Abrams, Cyber Security Researcher of Varonis, discussing their work and findings on Rusty Pearl - Remote Code Execution in Postgres Instances. The flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on... more

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Today we are joined by Dario Pasquini, Principal Researcher at RSAC, sharing the team's work on WhenAIOpsBecome “AI Oops”: Subverting LLM-driven IT Operations via Telemetry Manipulation. A first-of-its-kind security analysis showing that LLM-driven A... more

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Recent Guests

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.
John Fokker
Head of threat intelligence at Trellix
Trellix
Episode: No honor among thieves.
Assaf Dahan
Director of Threat Researcher at Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Episode: China’s stealthiest spy operation yet.
Nati Tal
Head of Guardio Labs
Guardio Labs
Episode: Browser attacks without downloads.
Amanda Rousseau
Principal AI Security Researcher
Straiker
Episode: Data leak without a click.
Jamie Levy
Director of Adversary Tactics at Huntress
Huntress
Episode: Cracks in the wall.

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Dave Bittner
Host of Research Saturday, focusing on discussions with various cybersecurity researchers about the latest threats and innovations in the field.

Reviews

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 States2 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 find the concise format enjoyable and informative, making it easy to stay updated on the latest research and threats.
The podcast is regarded as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity challenges and technological advances.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and expert guests that delve into critical cybersecurity topics.

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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.
A look behind the lens.
Q: Can you explain to us what exactly that means?
Yes, so essentially, we discovered four or five vulnerabilities, one of them was a pass the challenge vulnerability.

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Focused on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, this podcast features in-depth discussions with leading researchers who explore the latest threats and vulnerabilities facing various sectors. Topics range from advanced malware techniques to sophisticated phishing campaigns, with insights into how attackers exploit newly discovered weaknesses and the ongoing arms race between defenders and offenders in cybersecurity. Each episode brings a unique perspective on cutting-edge research, often highlighting real-world implications and case studies that illustrate the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures amid the rise of complex digital threats.

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