Just in time for spooky season, this episode takes you into the darkest corners of the cyber underworld, where the real monsters aren’t ghosts or goblins, but ransomware gangs lurking in the shadows. 

We sat down with Matthew Maynard (3.42), a cybersecurity pro by day and a real-life cyber ghostbuster by night, who doesn’t just hunt vulnerabilities, but haunts the hackers themselves.

While most bug bounty programs reward researchers for finding flaws, Matthew’s work is far more chilling (and thrilling). As part of threat intelligence programs like Halcyon’s Threat Research Intelligence Program (TRIP), he infiltrates ransomware gangs, extracts their secrets and helps shut down their operations before they strike. 

For CISOs and executives, Matthew’s experience offers a rare and critical perspective on how to shift from reactive fire-drills to proactive threat hunting. By leveraging dark web intelligence, undercover engagements, and threat actor profiling, security leaders can anticipate attacks, disrupt criminal operations, and even recover stolen data before it’s too late.

Beyond Bug Bounties: How Private Researchers Are Taking Down Ransomware Operations

📸 Cloud storage keeps your memories safe — until hackers strike 😱. Weak passwords, shared devices & no MFA can expose your precious holiday photos 🎄. Protect them with strong, unique logins, 2FA, and separate personal/work accounts. Back up locally too 💾. Safeguard your memories — and your business — from digital grinches! 🔐✨

How To Prevent Hackers From Meddling With Your Holiday Memories

In this episode, Edd Hall discusses how cybercriminals are blending AI abuse, cloud exploitation, and social engineering to launch increasingly sophisticated attacks. From Microsoft uncovering the SesameOp backdoor that used OpenAI’s API for covert communication, to the TruffleNet campaign stealing AWS credentials, this week reveals how trusted technologies are being weaponized. Edd also breaks down new CISA advisories on industrial control systems, the U.S. CFPB’s declining cybersecurity posture, a React Native supply-chain flaw, a massive Swedish data breach affecting 1.5 million people, and a ransomware group spreading fake Microsoft Teams ads. Tune in to learn how these events highlight the growing need for vigilance, patching, and smarter cloud identity protection in today’s cyber landscape.

SesameOp Backdoor, TruffleNet Attacks, and Fake Microsoft Teams Ads

In this episode, Edd Hall discusses how hackers are exploiting Windows Hyper-V to hide malware, Google’s warning about self-modifying AI threats, and Cisco’s alert on active firewall exploits. He also covers CISA’s new industrial control system advisories, a ransomware attack on Central Jersey Medical Center, and the growing problem of weak passwords. Plus, Edd explores how generative AI is fueling applicant fraud in healthcare and how three major cybercrime groups—Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters—have joined forces under the new alliance Scattered LAPSUS Hunters.

Hyper-V Exploits, AI-Powered Malware, and Rising Cybercrime Alliances

🎄 Holiday cheer meets hacker fear 😬! From fake CEO gift card texts 💳 to $60M wire frauds 💸, scammers strike hardest when businesses are busy. Train your team to spot red flags 🚨, confirm all payment changes by phone ☎️, and enable MFA 🔐. A quick call can save millions — keep your holidays merry, not messy! ✨

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In today’s episode, we dive into the latest cybersecurity stories shaping the digital landscape. From Cisco firewall exploits and QNAP zero-days to the rise of the Herodotus banking malware and Landfall spyware, we uncover how attackers are evolving. Plus, insights on China’s new IIS hacking campaigns, Microsoft Teams’ security concerns, and the advanced LockBit 5.0 ransomware making waves across global networks. Stay informed with this week’s top cyber threats.


This Week in Cybersecurity: From Cisco Exploits to LockBit’s New Ransomware Evolution

In today's roundup, we cover Google’s lawsuit against a large-scale phishing network, urgent security patches from leading tech vendors, and several active exploitation cases targeting enterprise systems. Organizations are strongly advised to update affected products, review configurations, and enhance monitoring to mitigate ongoing threats.

Major Lawsuits, Critical Patches, and Active Exploits

In today’s cybersecurity roundup, we cover Microsoft’s new privacy feature for Teams, critical vulnerabilities discovered in Ubuntu’s Rust-based “sudo-rs,” and hackers exploiting remote monitoring tools like LogMeIn and PDQ Connect. We also discuss the Washington Post breach tied to the Cl0p ransomware group, the rise of MastaStealer malware using Windows LNK files, CISA’s updated Akira ransomware advisory, and a new report revealing major data leaks among Forbes AI 50 companies. Stay informed with the latest developments in cybersecurity and data protection.

Today’s Cybersecurity Roundup: Microsoft Tightens Teams Security, and New Malware Threats Emerge

In this episode, Edd Hall discusses a wave of significant cybersecurity developments, including a massive IoT-powered DDoS attack against Azure, new findings on Android spyware exploiting a Samsung zero-day, multiple corporate and healthcare data breaches, and the active exploitation of a critical FortiWeb vulnerability. He also examines the rise of LinkedIn-based phishing campaigns, the financial fallout from Tata Motors’ recent cyber incident, and emerging 5G-A technologies that may shape future attack surfaces.

Major Cyber Attacks, Zero-Days, and Data Breaches Shape Today’s Security Risks

A roundup of the latest cybersecurity stories, from record-breaking DDoS attacks and advanced phishing kits to financial scams, state-linked espionage, and major internet outages. This episode breaks down how these threats unfolded and what they mean for global security.

Global Cyber Threats Intensify Across Finance, Government, and Critical Infrastructure

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