Salt Typhoon first emerged in the public consciousness with media reporting in late 2024. The previously unknown (or overlooked) threat actor was quickly linked to widespread intrusions in major US…

Remote Employment Fraud actors don’t steal credentials—they’re issued them. This blog explores early detection and why security can’t face this threat alone.

<p>The <a href="https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction">Model Context Protocol</a> is an API standard that has been making the rounds in the GenAI community recently. It is an open standard that...

Key Findings While primarily a technique affiliated with cybercriminal actors, Proofpoint researchers discovered state-sponsored actors in multiple campaigns using the ClickFix social

I want to take a moment to articulate my thoughts on cybersecurity mentorship and what it should entail. I speak a lot about problems I see doing extensive mentoring and career clinics, but I have …

<p>A couple weeks ago, <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00229-6">news</a> about a new large-language model (LLM), named <a href="https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1">DeepSeek...

In this episode, Phillip Wylie is joined by Matt Scheurer, a digital forensics and incident response expert. They discuss Matt's hacker origin story, his work in digital forensics and incident response, and the education path for aspiring professionals in this field. They also touch on the importance of professional networking and the benefits of public speaking in the cybersecurity industry. Takeaways Digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) professionals play a crucial role in investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents. Having a background in systems administration and networking can provide a solid foundation for a career in DFIR. Building a professional network and seeking mentorship from experienced professionals can greatly enhance career opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. Public speaking can help establish credibility and open doors for career advancement in the cybersecurity field. Exploring different areas of cybersecurity and finding one's passion can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career. Sound Bites "I was just always enthralled with hackers and hacker lore and all the things that people would do with technology that the people that designed it didn't anticipate." "Understanding basic networking, learning the Linux command line, and knowing where things should be on a Windows endpoint are essential skills for aspiring DFIR professionals." "Having a background in SOC (Security Operations Center) analysis can provide a solid foundation for understanding digital forensics and incident response." Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattscheurer/ https://twitter.com/c3rkah

A DEATHCON Thrunting Workshop Overview

ALT: a man in a white tank top walks down a street with the words okay here we go again below him