The Sophos kernel implant, 'hack-back' implications, CIA malware in Venezuela
Three Buddy Problem Episode 19: We explore Ivan Kwiatkowski’s essay on the limits of threat intelligence, Sophos using kernel implants to surveil Chinese hackers, the concept of ‘hack-back’ and legal implications, geopolitical layers of cyber espionage, CIA malware in Venezuela, Vatican/Mossad mentioned in high-profile Italy hacks, and Canada bracing for .gov attacks from India. Cast: Ryan Naraine (SecurityWeek), Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade (SentinelLabs), Costin Raiu (Art of Noh).
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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 19: We explore Ivan Kwiatkowski’s essay on the limits of threat intelligence, Sophos using kernel implants to surveil Chinese hackers, the concept of ‘hack-back’ and legal implications, geopolitical layers of cyber espionage, CIA malware in Venezuela, Vatican/Mossad mentioned in high-profile Italy hacks, and Canada bracing for .gov attacks from India.
Cast: Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade (SentinelLabs), Costin Raiu (Art of Noh) and Ryan Naraine (SecurityWeek).
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- Transcript (unedited, AI-generated)
- Ivan Kwiatkowski: Threat intel truths inside
- JAG-S LABScon keynote
- Sophos Used Custom Implants to Surveil Chinese Hackers
- Sophos Pacific Rim report
- NCSC details ‘Pygmy Goat’ network backdoor
- NCSC 'Pygmy Goat' report
- Massive hack-for-hire scandal rocks Italian political elites – POLITICO
- Vatican, Israel implicated in Italy hacking scandal
- Wired on CIA hack of Venezuela military payroll system
- Is Now on VT!