Episode 109: The Scariest Malware of 2024

Cybersecurity Where You Are

In episode 109 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by Randy Rose, VP of Security Operations & Intelligence at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®); and Theodore "TJ" Sayers, Director of Intelligence & Incident Response at CIS. Together, they examine the scariest malware of 2024 and share some recommendations for how organizations can keep up with the changing cyber threat landscape.

Here are some highlights from our episode:

• 01:32. What makes certain malware strains "scarier" than others
• 05:37. What trends shaped the cyber threat landscape in 2024
• 14:25. The most terrifying cyber threat actor sphere in 2024
• 19:41. How malware tactics and techniques from 2024 will continue to evolve
• 25:04. How individuals and organizations can proactively defend themselves
• 29:52. National strategies that are shaping malware defense and incident response

Resources

• Top 10 Malware Q3 2024
• Election Security Spotlight – What Is Misinformation?
• Salt Typhoon Hacks of Telecommunications Companies and Federal Response Implications
• Episode 107: Continuous Improvement via Secure by Design

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