In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James ring in the new year with a look back at the standout guests and thought-provoking topics from series one. They also take a sneak peek at what 2025 holds for the ever-evolving world of tech security.

And to top it off, there’s a special announcement to chase away those January blues.

Highlights:
Typhoon Variants
Ciaran and James take a look at developing cyber threats from China, including:

Volt Typhoon: a persistent botnet with wide-reaching impacts
Volt Typhoon back with vengeance | Blowing out the bots
Salt Typhoon: a new wave of cyber espionage
Wall Street Journal article: How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons | Department of Treasury Press
Release

New year, new legislation
As the U.S. pulls back on regulation, other nations are strengthening their
cybersecurity laws.

Australia’s new law mandates ransomware attack reporting
Mandatory ransomware payment reporting | Cyber Sanctions
UK: Cybersecurity and resilience bill focused on ransomware mitigation
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill | Ransomware Legislative Proposals: Government Consultation

Additional Resources:

Cyber Leaders Series One Episodes
The myth of the 8-character password
Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours
Cyber Threat Conference

Contact:

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