DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches
DISCARDED: Tales from the Threat Research Trenches is a podcast for security practitioners, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters looking to learn more about the threat behaviors and attack patterns. Each episode you’ll hear real world insights from our researchers about the latest trends in malware, threat actors, TTPs, and more.
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Podcasting since 2022 • 94 episodes
DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches
Latest Episodes
Ho-Ho-Hold Up—Is That Message Real? Bad Santas Are Sending Seasonal Scams
Happy Holidays to all our Cyber Pals!Host Selena Larson, and co-guest ho-ho-ho hosts, Tim Kromphardt & Sarah Sabotka unwrap the surprising (and sometimes clever) ways cybercriminals use seasonal themes to trick both consumers and ent...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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33:54
From Toasters to Botnets: Securing Everyday IoT
Hello to all our Cyber Squirrels!Host Selena Larson, and guest host, Tim Kromphardt sit down with Tony Robinson — Senior Security Research Engineer and “rule magician” from Proofpoint’s Emerging Threats team. Tony shares the st...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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37:40
Elect More Hackers: Tech Skills for Real-World Change
Hello to all our Cyber Squirrels! Can hackers make great public servants? Host Selena Larson, and co-guest hosts, Sarah Sabotka and Tim Kromphardt sit down with Andrew Brandt, Founder and Executive Director of Elect More Hackers — a...
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54:41
From Web Injects to Info Stealers: How Cybercriminals Stay Ahead
Hello to all our Cyber Sleuths! Host Selena Larson, and guest host, Sarah Sabotka take you behind the scenes of the ever-changing world of cybercrime—where attackers innovate, scams evolve, and staying one step ahead is a constant challenge....
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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1:00:53
When Being Aware of Cybersecurity Means Knowing You're Human
Hello to all our Pumpkin Spice Cyber Friends! It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month — and what better way to kick it off than with a deep dive into the human side of cyber threats? In this episode host Selena Larson welcomes back guest and part-ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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48:24