Podcasts

On this episode of DISCARDED, Selena Larson and guest host Sarah Sabotka explore the evolving tactics of China-based nation-state threat actors with guest Mark Kelly, Staff Threat Researcher at Proofpoint. They focus on TA415 (APT41 or Brass Typhoon), examining its combination of cybercrime and state-sponsored espionage.

In this DISCARDED episode, host Selena Larson and today’s co-host, Sarah Sabotka, chat with Joshua Miller and Greg Lesnewich, Threat Researchers at Proofpoint, about the ever-evolving world of advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Ever wondered what lightsabers, the Force, and intergalactic battles have in common with the world of cybersecurity? Welcome to a special episode of the Discarded Podcast.

In today's episode of the Discarded Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Sarah Sabotka are joined by Randy Pargman, Director of Threat Detection at Proofpoint. Randy shares his extensive experience in cybersecurity, from working at the FBI and understanding law enforcement’s role in cyber defense, to endpoint detection and response, to his current role at Proofpoint.

In this episode of the DISCARDED podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Pim Trouerbach are joined by Andy Greenberg, Senior Writer at WIRED. Known for his deep dives into the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and surveillance, Andy shares his journey of uncovering and telling compelling stories about the digital underworld.

In today's episode of the DISCARDED Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Tim Kromphardt are joined by Kyle Cucci, Staff Threat Researcher at Proofpoint, to discuss the intricacies of evasion techniques used by threat actors. From defense evasion to anti-sandboxing and anti-reversing methods, Kyle sheds light on how modern malware ensures its survival.

Hello, cyber sleuths! In today's exciting episode of the Discarded Podcast, hosts Selena Larson and Sarah Sabotka are joined by the brilliant Pim Trouerbach, Senior Reverse Engineer at Proofpoint.

Hello to all our cyber squirrels! Joining our series host, Selena Larson, is our co-host today, Tim Kromphardt. Together they welcome our special guest–Dr. Bob Hausmann, Proofpoint's Manager of Learning Architecture and Assessments and a seasoned psychologist.

Hello to all our cyber pals! Joining our series host, Selena Larson, is our co-host today, Tim Kromphardt. Together they welcome our special guest–Daniel Blackford, the Director of Threat Research at Proofpoint. The conversation dives into the intricate world of cyber threats and the impact of law enforcement disruptions on malware, botnets, and ransomware actors.

This episode explore recent research conducted by Selena and her team on TA4903’s distinct objectives. Unlike many cybercrime actors, TA4903 demonstrates a unique combination of tactics, targeting both high-volume credential phishing campaigns and lower-volume direct business email compromises.