In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Kim is joined by Director of Threat Research Brandon Tirado and Threat Hunter Brian Kelly, to discuss the latest news in cybersecurity and threat research. Topics this week include:

• Scattered Spider x RansomHub: A New Partnership
• US Authorities Indict Anonymous Sudan Leaders
• Crypt Ghouls Deploys LockBit on Russian Organizations
• APT41 Targets Gambling and Gaming Industry in New Financially-Motivated Campaign

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/resources/research-reports/five-ways-cyber-attackers-exploit-cloud-environments/
• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/virtual-machines-defense-evasion/

Kim Bromley: Kim Bromley is a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQuest in June 2020 following a 10-year career in UK law enforcement, and has acted as host since 2024. Kim brings a wealth of experience in threat intelligence and law enforcement tactics, providing unique insights for ShadowTalk.

Brandon Tirado: Brandon Tirado is the Director of Threat Research for ReliaQuest. Brandon is a skilled cyber defense professional with a unique combination of management and hands-on experience. With a deep understanding of adversary motives and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) they use to achieve their goals, Brandon enjoys operationalizing his knowledge to make it more difficult for adversaries to operate within the environments of ReliaQuest customers. His managerial and hands-on experience enriches ShadowTalk with practical and strategic viewpoints.

Brian Kelly: Brian Kelly is an experienced Threat Hunter and Intrusion Response Operator with a deep understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), and motivations. Beginning his career in IT, Brian swiftly transitioned into cybersecurity, where he actively hunts for threats within organizations and responds to ongoing incidents. His expertise in adversary emulation and TTP exploration empowers him to anticipate and counteract malicious activities. Positioned on the front lines, Brian offers invaluable and actionable insights on the current threat landscape for ShadowTalk.