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Want to hear what industry experts really think about the cyber threats they face? ShadowTalk is a weekly cybersecurity podcast, made by practitioners for practitioners, featuring analytical insights on the latest cybersecurity news and threat research.
Threat Intelligence Analyst John Dilgen brings extensive expertise in cyber threat intelligence and incident response, specializing in researching threats impacting ReliaQuest customers. John and his guests provide practical perspectives on the week’s top cybersecurity news and share knowledge and best practices to help businesses mitigate the most pertinent cyber threats.
With over 1,000 customers worldwide and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest delivers security outcomes for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at www.reliaquest.com.
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Recent Episodes
The 2026 Annual Threat Report Breakdown, Part 1 — How AI Contributes to Attacker Speed, and the Malware That's Winning
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin hosts Brandon and John as they discuss:How attacker breakout times dropped to as little as 4 minutes Why ClickFix surged 200%Why behavioral…
Malware Isn't Required—How Ransomware Groups Turn Legitimate RMMs Into a Weapon
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin hosts John and Tehman as they discuss:What attackers prefer over custom malwareHow signature-based detection failsProactive governance vs.…
Ransomware vs. Exfiltration-Only—The Extortion Model Showdown
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin hosts Brandon and John as they discuss:Why extortion payment rates are the lowest everOrganizations paying ransomware but refusing data extortion…
Patch Management Is Losing—The Case for Predictive Vulnerability Defense
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin hosts Brandon and John as they discuss:Why traditional patch cycles can't beat attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in 24 hoursThe shift from…
Beyond Phishing Emails—Social Engineering Drives Initial Access
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin hosts John and Tehman as they discuss:Why phishing emails are no longer the top malware delivery methodEmerging social engineering tactics:…
Malicious AI—The New Face of Cyber Threats
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJohn and Tehman as they discuss:How AI is enabling large-scale, high-speed attacksNation-states weaponizing AI for attack automationThe rise of…
Maintainer Compromise: The Next Supply-Chain Attack Vector in 2026
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin hosts Brandon and John as they discuss:How supply-chain attacks evolvedCampaigns targeting NPM package maintainersActionable defense…
Kicking Off 2026 with Ransomware Insights and Defense Strategies
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin hosts Brandon and Tehman as they discuss:The resurgence of LockBit 5.0 and its December 2025 surge in named organizationsHow top ransomware…
React2Shell Attacks Evolve, ClickFix Attacks, and Holiday Season Threats
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin host John and intelligence analyst Ivan as they discuss:React2Shell Exploits Flood the Internet as Attacks Continue (1:06)ClickFix Style Attack…
React2Shell Exploits, CISA’s Brickstorm Warning, ShadyPanda’s Browser Weaponization
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin host John along with systems security engineer Corey and intelligence analyst Hayden as they discuss:Chinese Threat Groups Exploiting the…
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, SilverFox's ValleyRat Campaign, and More
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin host John and intelligence analysts Alex and Hayden as they discuss:Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Targeting Zendesk (1:14)Microsoft Teams Guest…
Are Cyber Predictions Worth It? Plus Chinese AI Attacks, IoT Takeovers
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkDo you really need predictions to tackle cyber threats? Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst John & special guest CISO Rafal Baran as…
Fortinet Flaw Exposed and Exploited! Plus, Threat Hunter Hacks: SEO Hits Hard
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin host Kim, intelligence analyst John, and threat hunter Tristan as they discuss:Fortinet Flaw Enables Admin TakeoverAkira Ransomware Targets…
Gootloader's Return, LANDFALL Android Spyware, Sector-by-Sector Cyber Trends
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkWondering why Gootloader is suddenly back in action? Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst Hayden & Systems Security Engineer Corey as…
Why Cloud Threats Are Escalating: Identity Risks, Automation Flaws, and Legacy Vulnerabilities, Plus the Latest on Chinese APT Campaigns and NPM Package Abuse
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkDid you know 99% of cloud identities are over-privileged, creating the perfect storm for attackers to seamlessly infiltrate your environment? Join…
Why Cyber Threats Surge 20% During M&A, Plus the Latest on Qilin and Lazarus Group Campaigns
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkPicture this: You close a $50M acquisition on Friday and by Monday, attackers are in your network. Sound far-fetched? It's not. Join host Kim along…
Automate to Defend: A Former FBI Agent's Ransomware Guide for CISOs
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkWondering what makes ransomware operations successful? Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst John & former FBI Special Agent Keith…
Is Your Software a Secret Backdoor? Flax Typhoon's Latest Campaign Unwrapped
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkHow long could Flax Typhoon nestle silently in your networks? Join host Kim along with intelligence analysts John & Joey as they…
Cl0p's Latest Heist: Exploiting Oracle's Critical Vulnerability
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin host Kim along with Intelligence Analyst John and Threat Detection Engineer Marken as they discuss:Clop's Exploitation of Oracle E-Business Suite…
Should Governments Hoard Zero Days? Analyzing Brickstorm Malware and Storm-1849
Resources: https://linktr.ee/ReliaQuestShadowTalkJoin host Joey along with intelligence analysts Alex and Hayden as they discuss:Brickstorm Backdoor in U.S. Legal and Tech Sectors (1:17)Storm-1849…
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