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 a galaxy not so far away, cyberthreats lurk like the dark side of the Force, seeking to disrupt peace and harmony in your digital realm. But fear not, brave defender! Together, we will embark on a journey to fortify your defences against the forces of evil.

Join Tricia Howard and guest Mike Salvatore for a special Star Wars-themed edition of our Monthly Threat Brief: The SIG Download series. They will cover the latest security incidents observed in the past 30 days and offer a Jedi master class on how to defend against them.

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