In this episode of The Adversarial Podcast, Jerry Perullo, Mario Duarte, and Sounil Yu discuss the latest developments in cybersecurity, geopolitical threats, and emerging trends as 2025 approaches.00:00 Introduction 02:06 Trump 2.0's effect on security 03:25 Future of CISA 09:00 Future of SEC cyber reports 15:57 Possible Trump 2.0 priorities 19:40 Spying on US Telco 20:20 What is SS7? 24:04 SS7 vs. SMS interception 25:40 Privacy impact of SS7 attacks 30:12 National security 31:17 CISA's guidance for telco 36:58 DPRK targets DAO network, $50M heist using macOS malware46:30 DOJ indicts 14 DPRK nationals The Future of SEC/CISA under Trump 2.0. With Trump returning to office, the hosts discuss possible changes to SEC-mandated cybersecurity disclosures and the potential of priorities shifting away from CISA as Jenny Easterly’s resignation looms.References: https://www.cfodive.com/news/sec-cybersecurity-enforcement-outlook-uncertain-as-trump-returns/735728/, https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/cisa-faces-uncertain-future-under-trump-a-26829China, Russia, and Iran spying on US Telco networks. Adversaries are abusing SS7 vulnerabilities and are hacking into Telco networks to spy on U.S. citizens. The hosts unpack CISA's new recommendations for encrypted communications and discuss the history of SS7 vulnerabilities.References: https://www.404media.co/dhs-says-china-russia-iran-and-israel-are-spying-on-people-in-us-with-ss7/, https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/china-affiliated-actors-compromised-networks-multiple-telecom-companies-us-says-2024-11-13/, https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/guidance-mobile-communications-best-practices.pdfDPRK Targets macOS hosts in $50M heist from DAO network. The hosts discuss recent DPRK-aligned Mac malware involved in a $50M cryptocurrency heist. The team discusses the sophistication of the attack, parallels to the attacks against US financial services companies, and why the crypto space remains a goldmine for state-sponsored cybercriminals.References: https://medium.com/@RadiantCapital/radiant-capital-incident-update-e56d8c23829eDOJ indicts 14 DPRK nationals for fraudulent worker scheme and extortions. We return to the ongoing surge in DPRK-funded actors illegallying work in IT roles within the US using false identities. The hosts unpack raise questions about insider threats and remote work challenges.References: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/fourteen-north-korean-nationals-indicted-carrying-out-multi-year-fraudulent-information?&web_view=true

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