selenalarson

selenalarson, 2 months ago to random

New episode of DISCARDED! We're joined by @Myrtus for "A Trip Down Malware Lane: How Today's Hottest Malware Stacks Up Against Predecessors."

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches/id1612506550?i=1000649676439
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/62hJQUiN8GhogXjMztlRPo?si=9bd0addc8dd84f68
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-trip-down-malware-lane-how-today-s-hottest-malware-stacks-up-against-predecessors--59095163

selenalarson, 2 months ago to running

Ran a 10K this morning for St. Patrick’s Day. Started out with a rainy rainbow, ended with 49:37.41. 2nd in my age group, 14th overall ☘️ #running

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

When anyone asks me what my job is

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

Currently sitting in a coffee shop listening to teens complain about how all cars are "smart" now and they can't play any of their old school CD collections in new cars these days and how having computers in cars is actually not safe. I love them.

dangillmor, 3 months ago to random

Cryptocurrency fraud is now a bigger business than all the email phishing/hacking of businesses, says the FBI.

You deserve some sympathy for the latter. If you get into the scam-filled crypto world, you don't deserve much if any sympathy.

https://www.ic3.gov/Media/PDF/AnnualReport/2023_IC3Report.pdf?ref=news.risky.biz

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

Loving all the AI generated content of women on international women’s day instead of actual human women

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

New episode of DISCARDED! We're joined by the amazing Isaac Shaugnessy to talk about his research into information stealers and the unique distribution methods and use of various social platforms/forums for C2. There is also much love for @EmergingThreats team and the amazing community of people who help surface threats!

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

Apple: https://lnkd.in/ewg_q7mR
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ejKF5_9G
Spreaker: https://lnkd.in/ei9PGEyW

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

I had the day off so did a half marathon for funsies

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

Every time I use a YubiKey I imagine a little bit of my soul getting sucked into the computer through my finger, feeding it until it becomes sentient lmao

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

5K sprint workout ended up just a minute off my PR because it’s fake spring. The calm before the pollening.

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

Whoohoo! #SLEUTHCON 2024 is LIVE! The CFP is open and closes March 31. This is my favorite conference of the year, I’m so excited to be heading back to Arlington on May 24th! https://www.sleuthcon.com/

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

BIG NEWS! Proofpoint Threat Research is now on Mastodon! Please give us a follow @threatinsight ✨

We are hoping to grow our following here and continue to provide world class insight and intelligence to the Mastodon community!

selenalarson, 3 months ago to random

Well this is terrifying and completely unsurprising.

If Trump gets elected, Christian nationalists will take over. https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/20/donald-trump-allies-christian-nationalism-00142086

kevincollier, 3 months ago to random

If you know a ransomware analyst, congratulate them. They just got their version of a Super Bowl win

selenalarson, 4 months ago to random

Just in case you need a little something for that someone special in your life.

Happy Valentine's Day to all my cyber pals!

are you a spam email? because your contact attempts have been DISCARDED
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Roses are red violets are blue strong passwords are sweet but you need MFA too!

selenalarson, 4 months ago to random

New: Bumblebee came back after a four-month absence with a high volume campaign, largely targeting organizations in the U.S.

Attack chain:
Eml > OneDrive URL > Macro-laden Word doc (weird, right?) > Macros enabled > script created in temp directory > wscript > PowerShell download and execute the next stage from a remote server > yet another PowerShell script > 🐝

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/bumblebee-buzzes-back-black

selenalarson, 4 months ago to random

I can’t think of a technology product I want less than any of the horrible face computers these companies keep try to force down our throats

selenalarson, 4 months ago to random

I am working on a very top secret and very fun project that I can’t wait to share with you all. It is entirely serious and not a joke whatsoever.

selenalarson, 4 months ago to random

So fun to join @jkirk for Cybercrime Exposed podcast and chat about Qbot and TA577! https://intel471.com/blog/cybercrime-exposed-podcast-botnet-breakup

selenalarson, 4 months ago to Cybersecurity

NEW episode of DISCARDED! We're joined by the amazing @kevincollier to talk about cybersecurity journalism, his impactful reporting on pig butchering and ransomware, and how to effectively communicate cybersecurity stories to the audiences that need to know about them. Tune in!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches/id1612506550?i=1000644325848
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UP1Sl78rXi4aUdznUzQXL?si=148a3338ad094a46
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-headlines-reporting-on-sensitive-cybersecurity-topics-to-resonate-with-everyone--58577992

#cybersecurity #podcast

selenalarson, 4 months ago to random

The romance scam subplot on True Detective is so, so sad. It’s completely understandable how a sad man in the middle of nowhere Alaska could very easily get roped into falling for it.