Executive Summary Qakbot (aka Pinkslipbot, Qbot) has persisted as a banking trojan – then a potent malware/ransomware distribution network – for well over a decade, its origins going back as far as 2007. As a ransomware botnet, Qakbot is usually […]
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Executive Summary Qakbot (aka Pinkslipbot, Qbot) has persisted as a banking trojan – then a potent malware/ransomware distribution network – for well over a decade, its origins going back as far as 2007. As a ransomware botnet, Qakbot is usually […]
In our most recent episode, Terry speaks with Curt Kwak, CIO of Proliance Surgeons, a Seattle-based network of over 200 board-certified physicians who utilize advanced techniques and technology to provide high-quality care. The discussion revolves around the digital transformation of […]
In this episode, Kurt Rohloff, Co-founder & CTO of Duality, joins Terry to discuss the power of cryptography and other privacy-enhancing technologies. They dive into the constant battle of data sharing & communication and explore cyber threats & breaches. Together […]
Executive Summary Just nine months after discovering ZuoRAT – a novel malware targeting small office/home office (SOHO) routers – Lumen Black Lotus Labs® identified another, never-before-seen campaign involving compromised routers. This is a complex campaign we are calling “Hiatus”. It […]
Defenders are under enormous pressure to keep pace with attack trends, and as 2023 progresses, it’s essential to look back at the previous year and think about how we can prepare for the future. At Lumen, we glean insights from […]
In our final episode of season one, Terry invited Vern Childers, CIO of Meyer Tool and Meyer Digital, to discuss how they are innovating smart manufacturing to reduce the cost curve and respond to global disruption in an industry that […]
Join the conversation to better know our Light, Data, Action! Host, Terry Barbounis, as he answers questions about his interests, career history, his knowledge in and affinity for the tech industry, and what led him to hosting a podcast. Let’s […]
In this episode, Olivia Ramos, Founder and CEO of Deep Blocks, joins Terry to discuss the development of sustainable cities and communities and how technologies like artificial intelligence are making that possible. They talk through what elements of her […]
Executive Summary The sophistication of threat actors’ DDoS strategy and tactics continues to evolve rapidly in response to improved mitigation-side efforts. Actors have complicated filtering and firewalling by bringing a more diverse set of vectors to the attack, attacking at […]
In our most recent episode, we explore how ‘as a Service’ business models have adapted to changing technology and evolving business needs. In order to increase value and differentiation there’s been a shift to rapid and continuous delivery models […]