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Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast
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Join us to hear stories from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence community as they navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape - uncovering APTs, cybercrime gangs, malware, vulnerabilities, and other weird and cool tools and tactics in the world of cyber threats. Featuring tales of innovation, teamwork, and cyber espionage, tune in to hear in-depth analyses of Microsoft's influence on the threat landscape and behind the scenes stories from the tireless researchers and analysts that take part. This enthralling and insightful podcast is delivered in a casual, conversational style that transports you to the frontlines of cyber defense.
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The New Frontlines of Cybersecurity: Lessons from the 2025 Digital Defense Report
Oct 2200:47:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Chloé Messdaghi and Crane Hassold to unpack the key findings of the 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report; a comprehensive look at how the cyber threat landscape is accelerating through AI, automation, and industrialized criminal networks. They explore how nation-state operations and cybercrime have fused into a continuous cycle of attack and adaptation, with actors sharing tooling, infrastructure, and even business models. The conversation also examines AI’s growing impact, from deepfakes and influence operations to the defensive promise of AI-powered detection, and how identity compromise has become the front door to most intrusions, accounting for over 99% of observed attacks. Listeners will gain perspective on: How AI is shaping both attacker tradecraft and defensive response. Why identity remains the cornerstone of global cyber risk. What Microsoft’s telemetry—spanning 600 million daily attacks—reveals about emerging threats and evolving defender strategies. Questions explored: How are threat actors using AI to scale deception and influence operations? What does industrialized cybercrime mean for organizations trying to defend at scale? How can defenders harness AI responsibly without overreliance or exposure? Resources: Download the report and executive summary Register for Microsoft Ignite View Chloé Messdaghi on LinkedIn View Crane Hassold on LinkedIn View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn Related Microsoft Podcasts: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.
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Oct 9, 2024Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast host Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Nick Monaco, Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst at Microsoft, delving into findings from Microsoft's April 2024 East Asia threat report. They discuss Gingham Typhoon's expanding cyber operations in the South Pacific, notably targeting strategic partners like Papua New Guinea despite their involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative. The conversation shifts to Nylon Typhoon's global espionage efforts, including recent activities in South America and Europe. They also cover Volt Typhoon's sophisticated attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure and highlight Storm 1376's (now Tides of Flood) use of AI-generated news anchors for spreading misinformation. This episode emphasizes the evolving nature of cyber threats and influence operations, including the creative use of technology by adversaries to advance their agendas. * This episode is from April 2024 and is not new information. In this episode you’ll learn: How Nylon Typhoon targets geopolitical intelligence in South America and Europe The evolving landscape of influence operations and China's growing capabilities How disinformation campaigns have exploited real-world events Some questions we ask: How has generative AI changed influence operations and disinformation? What are the key trends in North Korean cyber operations with cryptocurrency and AI? Why are Chinese influence operations engaging with questions on social media? Resources: View Nick Monaco on LinkedIn View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn Related Microsoft Podcasts: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.
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