Monthly Threat Brief: The SIG Download

The Monthly Threat Brief: The SIG Download is a brand new and unique monthly webcast series brought to you by Akamai's very own Security Intelligence Group (SIG). Each episode will go over the most notable threats and the coolest security research that has hit our radar in the last 30 days, and highlight what to pay attention to in just 15 minutes. Watch this promo video and if you like what you see join us on our series channel at https://series.brighttalk.com/series/6051/

In the inaugural episode of our series, Tricia Howard, our series host from Akamai's security research team, is joined by Grace Wang, Senior Data Science Manager at Akamai. Together, they delve into the most recent security threats on their radar, shedding light on the intricate world of social engineering and the nuanced art of obfuscation. The discussion unfolds to reveal insights into a hospitality information stealer campaign, a magecart campaign, and other noteworthy instances, all condensed into a concise and engaging 15-minute dialogue.

In our latest monthly webcast, Tricia Howard and Akamai's Allen West delve into key threats of the past 30 days, covering DDoS attacks, a defeat web shell, fake browser updates, and more, all in a concise 15-minute discussion.

In the third SIG download, Tricia Howard presents a captivating cyber security holiday jingle. Delve into her insightful discussion on holiday threats, including phishing, fraud, social engineering, and the dangers posed by Magecart-infected websites.

In the first SIG Download of 2024, Tricia Howard is joined by Maxim Zavodchik, threat research director at Akamai. In this insightful "New Year, New Threats" episode of the ‘Monthly Threat Brief: The SIG Download’ series, Tricia and Maxim delve into a comprehensive analysis of the cyber threats observed over the holiday season including a new Mirai-based NoaBot botnet, the Struts vulnerability, web shells, and the human element of cyber security.

In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by cybersecurity researcher, Stiv Kupchik, where they discuss nation-state cyber attacks, LockBit ransomware, Conti Leaks, patching and much more...

In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by Akamai's SOCC VP Roger Barranco, where they discuss the cyber cost to businesses of March Madness, social engineering, the problem of patching and much more...

In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by Akamai's Advisory CISO, Steve Winterfeld, where they discuss the issue of stolen credentials, the XZ Utils vulnerability, the cobalt letters attack, a healthcare ransomware attack and much more....

In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by Akamai's Head of Infection Monkey, Mike Salvatore where they discuss the latest phishing attacks, breaches, ransomware, all things related to ethical data privacy, and much more...

In this episode of the SIG Download, Tricia is joined by Ofir Shen, a security researcher from Akamai's Hunt Team. They discuss Patch Tuesday high severity vulnerabilities, the importance of prioritization, top tips for threat hunting, threat modeling, and more!

In this 10th episode of the SIG Download, Tricia welcomes games security expert Chris Finch to delve into the security and streaming challenges surrounding major sporting events.

In this episode of the SIG Download, Tricia chats about Go-based malware, the rise of AI in phishing emails, Mirai, supply chain attacks, and more with security researcher on the Akamai Hunt team, Or Zuckerman.

In this spooktastic and one-year anniversary special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses DDoS CUPS, Anonymous Sudan, APIs, and more with Tony Lauro, Akamai's Director of Security Technology & Strategy. Don't miss these crucial insights into the latest cybersecurity threats!

In this API special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses the level of data that is being delivered by APIs, how they can be exposed, how to secure them and more with Idan Tager, Akamai's API Security, Director of Engineering. Don’t miss this special API-focused episode!

The holiday season brings plenty of cheer, but for cybercriminals, it’s the perfect time to strike. As businesses deck the halls and customers flock online, now is the time to strengthen your defenses. Join us as we uncover the cybersecurity grinches lurking this season and share practical tips to help you stay off their radar.

In this episode of The SIG Download, Tricia Howard teams up with Akamai threat researcher Ori David to discuss this year’s challenges and the techniques attackers use to stuff their own stockings — including process injection on Linux. Don’t miss this special episode to keep your holiday season holly, jolly, and secure!

2025 is here, and the cyber threat landscape is more unpredictable than ever. Threat actors are evolving, attack vectors are multiplying, and the stakes have never been higher. Are you ready to face what’s ahead?
In this high-impact episode of The SIG Download, host Tricia Howard is joined by Sam Tinklenberg, Sr. Security Researcher at Akamai to uncover the top cyber threats shaping 2025. From AI-powered attacks to the next wave of ransomware and API vulnerabilities, they’ll break down the tactics cybercriminals are deploying—and share actionable strategies to keep your organization ahead of the curve.

Register now to stay informed and prepared for what’s to come.