39.Iran, Salt Typhoon, and 116B Records

42. China’s Firewall Leak, CISA’s Expiration, and AI Ascension

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we cover breaches to breakthroughs, unpacking the Great Firewall of China data leak, the looming consequences of the CISA Act’s lapse, the rise of the “Shai-Hulud” worm, bold cybersecurity predictions, and the arrival of Sora 2, the AI platform reshaping the digital frontier.

41. Silencing the Robocall, Breaching the Cloud, Trusting the Inside

In this episode of Defending the Edge, we dive into a few of the biggest challenges shaping today’s security landscape. From robocaller blocking measures reshaping communication security, to SaaS breaches exposing weaknesses in platforms like Salesforce, to the persistent danger of insider threats, we examine what these trends reveal about evolving attack surfaces and organizational risk. Special guest Wesles Lubin joins the conversation to share expert insight on how organizations can adapt to these evolving threats.

40. From AI Leaps to App Leaks

In this episode of Defending The Edge Podcast with Defendedge, we're diving into AI data leaks to nuclear security breaches, the ChatGPT privacy incident, the Tea app hack, Scattered Spider’s latest resurgence, and a critical SharePoint zero-day that hit a U.S. nuclear agency. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.

39.Iran, Salt Typhoon, and 116B Records

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, Iran-linked hackers ramp up attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, with pro-Iranian groups launching DDoS campaigns and targeting industrial systems. Meanwhile, China’s Salt Typhoon resurfaces, breaching satellite giant Viasat in a high-stakes espionage campaign. We also break down the leak of 16 billion records, one of the largest breaches ever reported. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.

38. Data Dumps and Miscommunication

In this episode of the Defending The Edge Podcast with DefendEdge, we discuss the recent cyber attacks from ConnestWise to Google Calendar. In a recent update, CISA has updated the way of reporting, and the intelligence community is aiming to create a shared threat actor glossary. Deepfake technology is becoming increasingly advanced and alarming. Lastly, Anonymous has been in the headlines for various data dumps. Join us as we discuss all of these topics and more.