Jul 15

Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) (noun)

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. An open standard for hardware authentication tokens that use the universal serial bus, or USB, near-field communications, or NFCs, or Bluetooth to communicate one factor in a two-factor authentication exchange. Cyberwire Glossary link: ⁠htt ... Show More

7m 17s

Jul 8

adversary group naming (noun)

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A cyber threat intelligence best practice of assigning arbitrary labels to collections of hacker activity across the intrusion kill chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10m 17s

Jul 1

BSIMM (noun)

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A descriptive model that provides a baseline of observed software security initiatives and activities from a collection of volunteer software development shops. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/bsimm⁠ Audio refere ... Show More

6m 9s

Feb 2017

The Martin NSA-contractor case. Fileless malware hits banks worldwide. DDoS tools undergo refinement. Ransomware developments. Industry notes.

In today's podcast we review some updates on the Martin NSA-contractor case. Fileless malware hits banks worldwide. DDoS tools undergo refinement. Researchers take a look at ransomware developments. It's been an active week for the cyber sector in mergers, acquisitions, and ventu ... Show More

16m 33s

Apr 2023

The Power of Graph Neural Networks: Understanding the Future of AI - Part 1/2 (Ep.223)

In this episode, I explore the cutting-edge technology of graph neural networks (GNNs) and how they are revolutionizing the field of artificial intelligence. I break down the complex concepts behind GNNs and explain how they work by modeling the relationships between data points ... Show More

27m 40s

Aug 2017

[MINI] Recurrent Neural Networks

RNNs are a class of deep learning models designed to capture sequential behavior. An RNN trains a set of weights which depend not just on new input but also on the previous state of the neural network. This directed cycle allows the training phase to find solutions which rely o ... Show More

17m 6s

Sep 2023

Malicious ads in a chatbot. A vulnerability gets some clarification. Cl0p switches from Tor to torrents. Influence operations as an adjunct to WMD. And NSA’s new AI Security Center.

Malicious ads in a chatbot. Google provides clarification on a recent vulnerability. Cl0p switches from Tor to torrents. Influence operations as an adjunct to weapons of mass destruction. Our guest Jeffrey Wells, former Maryland cyber czar and partner at Sigma7 shares his thought ... Show More

26m 46s

Apr 2013

The Cloudcast (.net) #82 - SDN, Big Data, Internet of Things and What's Next?

Amy Lewis (@CommsNinja) talks with Lew Tucker (@lewtucker, SVP/CTO @ Cisco) and Dave McCrory (@mccrory, SVP @ Warner Music) about the latest keynotes at CloudConnect, the intersection between SDN / Big Data / Sensor Data, and how Cloud Computing and Networking are evolving as a r ... Show More

32m 40s

Sep 2023

DPRK cyberespionage update. New cybercriminal TTPs. The state of DevSecOps. Hacktivism and the nation-state. Cyberwar lessons learned. A free decryptor for Key Group ransomware.

A VMConnect supply chain attack is connected to the DPRK. Reports of an aledgedly "fully undetectable information stealer." DB#JAMMER brute forces exposed MSSQL databases. A Cyberattack on a Canadian utility. The state of DevSecOps. A look at hacktivism, today and beyond. Betsy C ... Show More

31m 33s

May 2024

AI Is a Cybersecurity Tool and Threat

When it comes to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence is proving to be both a formidable defensive tool and a potential threat. Today, Patrick Hevesi, VP Analyst with Gartner for Technical Professionals, discusses the concept and implications of “dark AI.” He also highlights pr ... Show More

26m 19s

red teaming (noun)