https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/threat-vector/threat-vector-inside-the-mind-of-state-sponsored-cyberattackers/ta-p/1218962 <DIV class="lia-message-template-content-zone"> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="Threat-Vector_Cyberattackers_palo-alto-networks.jpg" style="width: 960px;"><img src="https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/65693iB09589676EE91DD6/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" role="button" title="Threat-Vector_Cyberattackers_palo-alto-networks.jpg" alt="Threat-Vector_Cyberattackers_palo-alto-networks.jpg" /></span></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>In this captivating episode of <STRONG><FONT color="#FF6600">Threat Vector</FONT></STRONG>, David Moulton, <EM>Director of Thought Leadership </EM>for Unit 42, sits down with Lior Rochberger, <EM>Principal Threat Researcher</EM> at Palo Alto Networks, to uncover the secrets of Operation Diplomatic Specter—a cutting-edge cyber espionage campaign targeting government entities in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Lior brings nearly a decade of experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and proactive threat hunting to the table. Together, they explore the advanced tactics employed by state-sponsored attackers, including rare, never-before-seen techniques designed to infiltrate and exploit critical networks.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <H4 id="toc-hId-1367122179"><FONT color="#FF6600"><SPAN>What You'll Learn</SPAN></FONT></H4> <P>This episode digs into the geopolitical factors driving these attacks, the mistakes organizations make when defending against APTs, and actionable strategies to bolster cyber defenses. Lior also reveals her personal journey into threat research, sharing what it feels like to expose and dismantle these sophisticated campaigns.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you’re curious about how modern espionage campaigns are evolving—and what it takes to stop them—this episode is a must-listen.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <H4 id="toc-hId--1206280664"><FONT color="#FF6600"><SPAN>Join the conversation on our social media channels:</SPAN></FONT></H4> <P><SPAN>Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠<A href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer">https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/unit42⁠</A>⁠⁠⁠</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>Threat Research: ⁠⁠⁠⁠<A href="https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer">https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/⁠</A>⁠⁠⁠</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠<A href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeatPaloAltoNetworks/%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/LifeatPaloAltoNetworks/⁠</A>⁠⁠⁠</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠<A href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unit42/%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/unit42/⁠</A>⁠⁠⁠</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@PaloAltoNetworksUnit42⁠⁠⁠⁠</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN>Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠<A href="https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer">https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks⁠</A></SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <IFRAME src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=CYBW8708858448" width="100%" height="200" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></IFRAME></DIV> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:44:50 GMT dmoulton 2025-01-31T18:44:50Z https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/threat-vector/threat-vector-inside-the-mind-of-state-sponsored-cyberattackers/ta-p/1218962 <P>In this captivating episode of <STRONG><FONT color="#FF6600">Threat Vector</FONT></STRONG>, David Moulton, <EM>Director of Thought Leadership </EM>for Unit 42, sits down with Lior Rochberger, <EM>Principal Threat Researcher</EM> at Palo Alto Networks, to uncover the secrets of Operation Diplomatic Specter—a cutting-edge cyber espionage campaign targeting government entities in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="Threat-Vector_Cyberattackers_palo-alto-networks.jpg" style="width: 960px;"><img src="https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/65691iC83E95EF9256CC76/image-size/large?v=v2&amp;px=999" role="button" title="Threat-Vector_Cyberattackers_palo-alto-networks.jpg" alt="Threat-Vector_Cyberattackers_palo-alto-networks.jpg" /></span></P> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:44:50 GMT https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/threat-vector/threat-vector-inside-the-mind-of-state-sponsored-cyberattackers/ta-p/1218962 dmoulton 2025-01-31T18:44:50Z