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May 2017
15m 44s

OilRig hires the Russian cyber-mob. Wann...

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In today's podcast, we hear that Iran's OilRig cyberespionage campaign seems to employing Russian hoods, and BlackEnergy. WannaCry recovery continues, but there may be worse to come. Still talking funny, the ShadowBrokers say you'll be able to subscribe to an Equation Group leak service next month. The US Senate considers putting the Vulnerability Equities P ... Show More
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