Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Coffee Talk with SURGe: 2023-SEPT-05 Mudge Joins CISA, Qakbot Takedown, Infamous Chisel Malware
Grab a cup of coffee and join Mick Baccio, Ryan Kovar and Audra Streetman for another episode of Coffee Talk with SURGe. The team from Splunk will discuss the latest security news, including:
- Famed hacker and Twitter whistleblower Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko is joining the Biden administration
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/05/cisa-makes-big-name-hire-its-crusade-against-insecure-products/
- FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fbi-partners-dismantle-qakbot-infrastructure-in-multinational-cyber-takedown
- Infamous Chisel Malware Analysis Report
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/analysis-reports/ar23-243a
Mick and Ryan competed in a 60 second charity challenge to share their favorite hack of all time before a deep dive on extortionware vs. ransomware.