Retail Under Attack: What You Need to Know About DragonForce Ransomware
In this episode of Cyber Insiders, Cian Heasley, Threat Lead at Adarma, breaks down the rise of DragonForce — a ransomware group linked to recent attacks on major UK retailers. He explores their tools, tactics, and growing influence in the Ransomware-as-a-Service scene, along with steps organisations can take to prepare and defend against them.
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The Helpdesk Hustle: How Scattered Spider Cons Its Way Inside
In this episode of Cyber Insiders, Cian Heasley, Threat Lead at Adarma, explores the rise of Scattered Spider — a fast-moving cyber threat group linked to the high-profile ransomware attack on UK retailer, Marks and Spencer. He breaks down their social engineering tactics, SIM swapping techniques, and affiliate partnerships. The discussion also covers how organisations can adapt their defences and how Adarma is supporting customers in responding to this evolving threat.
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From Crisis to Control
In this episode of Cyber Insiders, Laura Ingram, Managing Consultant at Adarma, shares her firsthand experience during a major ransomware attack. She explores the initial response, the importance of establishing command, team dynamics, and strategies for containment and recovery. Laura highlights the significance of morale, communication, and preparation in reducing the impact of cyber incidents. The discussion also underscores the need for employee education and the development of a cyber resilience roadmap to help prevent future attacks.
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Phishing-as-a-Service: The Cybercrime Subscription That Comes with a Help Desk
Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) is making it easier than ever for attackers to launch sophisticated phishing campaigns. In this episode of Cyber Insiders, Adarma’s Threat Intelligence Specialist Alison Frost explores how PhaaS works, the groups behind it, and how organisations can defend against evolving phishing threats.Listen now to stay ahead of the latest cybercrime tactics.
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Cian Heasley on Threat Actor Salt Typhoon
Chinese state-sponsored threat actor Salt Typhoon has been quietly infiltrating global telecommunications networks for years. But how do they gain access, and why are they so difficult to remove once inside? In our latest episode of Cyber Insiders, Cian Heasley, Threat Lead at Adarma shares his insights on this sophisticated threat actor.
Cyber Insiders shines a light on what it’s really like to work in the world of cybersecurity. Through interviews with cybersecurity experts, academics and leaders we’ll expose a high-pressured, fast-moving industry that expects its leaders to continuously defend against ever-evolving threat actors. We will dive into the challenges, stresses, and motivations of those that protect our banks, critical infrastructure and online lives, to uncover what it really takes to protect your organisation in today’s threat landscape. Brought to you by Adarma. Cybersecurity services tailored to your needs. Find out more at www.adarma.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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