Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast

• The New Frontlines of Cybersecurity: Lessons from the 2025 Digital Defense Report

  In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Chloé Messdaghi and Crane Hassold to unpack the key findings of the 2025 Microsoft Digital Defense Report; a comprehensive look at how the cyber threat landscape is accelerating through AI, automation, and industrialized criminal networks.  They explore how nation-state operations and cybercrime have fused into a continuous cycle of attack and adaptation, with actors sharing tooling, infrastructure, and even business models. The conversation also examines AI’s growing impact, from deepfakes and influence operations to the defensive promise of AI-powered detection, and how identity compromise has become the front door to most intrusions, accounting for over 99% of observed attacks.  Listeners will gain perspective on:  How AI is shaping both attacker tradecraft and defensive response.  Why identity remains the cornerstone of global cyber risk.  What Microsoft’s telemetry—spanning 600 million daily attacks—reveals about emerging threats and evolving defender strategies.  Questions explored:  How are threat actors using AI to scale deception and influence operations?  What does industrialized cybercrime mean for organizations trying to defend at scale?  How can defenders harness AI responsibly without overreliance or exposure?    Resources:   Download the report and executive summary  Register for Microsoft Ignite  View Chloé Messdaghi on LinkedIn  View Crane Hassold on LinkedIn  View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn   Related Microsoft Podcasts:                    Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  The BlueHat Podcast  Uncovering Hidden Risks        Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider    The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.

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• Threat Landscape Update: Ransomware-as-a-Service and Advanced Modular Malware

  In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Tori Murphy, Anna Seitz, and Chuong Dong to break down two threats: the modular backdoor PipeMagic and Medusa ransomware. They discuss how PipeMagic disguises itself as a ChatGPT desktop app to deliver malware, its sophisticated modular design, and what defenders can do to detect it.   The team also explores Medusa’s evolution into a ransomware-as-a-service model, its use of double extortion tactics, and the broader threat landscape shaped by ransomware groups, social engineering, and the abuse of legitimate tools.   In this episode you’ll learn:       Why modular malware is harder to detect and defend against  How attackers abuse vulnerable drivers to disable security tools  Why leak sites play a central role in ransomware operations  Some questions we ask:      How did Microsoft researchers uncover PipeMagic in the wild?  Why do ransomware groups often borrow names and themes from mythology?  What initial access techniques are commonly associated with Medusa attacks?    Resources:   View Anna Seitz on LinkedIn  View Chuong Dong on LinkedIn    View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                    Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  The BlueHat Podcast  Uncovering Hidden Risks        Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider    The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.

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• Stopping Domain Impersonation with AI

  In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Kelly Bissell, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, to explore how domain impersonation and typosquatting are changing in the age of AI.  They discuss how attackers are increasingly using AI and bots to scale online deception, why this tactic is so effective, and how Microsoft is countering cutting-edge defenses like Siamese neural networks to detect fraudulent domains in real time. Kelly shares insights on the massive scale of these threats, the shift toward defender advantage, and the broader implications for securing organizations worldwide.  In this episode you’ll learn:       How attackers use AI and bots to scale domain impersonation and typosquatting  Why defenders may finally have the higher ground in the fight against online fraud  How Microsoft’s Siamese neural network model detects fraudulent domains in real time  Some questions we ask:      What excites you most about this new detection approach?  How do fake domains fit into a larger social engineering chain?  What indicators should defenders watch for in typosquatting domains?    Resources:   View Kelly Bissell on LinkedIn   View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:                    Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  The BlueHat Podcast  Uncovering Hidden Risks        Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts     Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider

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• Click, Call, Compromise: Inside the Latest Loader Campaigns

  In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Microsoft researchers Kelsey Clapp and Anna Seitz to examine two major cybercrime campaigns. The team unpacks Storm 2561’s use of SEO poisoning to distribute Trojanized software like SilentRoute and Bumblebee, stealing VPN credentials and paving the way for ransomware brokers.  They also dive into Storm 1811’s ReadBed malware, a loader deployed through bold social engineering tactics, such as fake IT help desk calls via Teams, that enable lateral movement and ransomware deployment. The discussion highlights how modern threat actors exploit trust, extend attack chains, and continually evolve their techniques, underscoring the importance of vigilance, strong security controls, and verifying before trusting. In this episode you’ll learn:      How Storm 2561 uses SEO poisoning to trick users into downloading Trojanized software The role of trust, urgency, and habit in social engineering tactics Practical steps organizations can take to block these threats and strengthen defenses Some questions we ask:     Why are initial access loaders such a big risk for organizations? How are threat actors using fake IT help desk calls to gain access? What steps should defenders take to cut off these entry points? Resources:  View Anna Seitz on LinkedIn View Kelsey Clapp on LinkedIn  View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn  Related Microsoft Podcasts: Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks     Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.

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• Live from Black Hat: Ransomware, Responsible Disclosure, and the Rise of AI

  In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, host⁠ ⁠⁠Sherrod DeGrippo is live from Black Hat 2025 with a special lineup of Microsoft security leaders and researchers. First, Sherrod sits down with Tom Gallagher, VP of Engineering and head of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). Tom shares how his team works with researchers worldwide, why responsible disclosure matters, and how programs like Zero Day Quest (ZDQ) are shaping the future of vulnerability research in cloud and AI security. He also announced the next iteration of ZTQ with $5 million up for grabs. Next, Sherrod is joined by Eric Baller (Senior Security Researcher) and Eric Olson (Principal Security Researcher) to unpack the fast-changing ransomware landscape. From dwell time collapsing from weeks to minutes, to the growing role of access brokers, they explore how attackers operate as organized ecosystems and how defenders can respond. Finally, Sherrod welcomes Travis Schack (Principal Security Researcher) alongside Eric Olson to examine the mechanics of social engineering. They discuss how attackers exploit urgency, trust, and human curiosity, why AI is supercharging phishing campaigns, and how defenders can fight back with both training and technology. In this episode you’ll learn:     How MSRC partners with researchers across 59 countries to protect customers Why Zero Day Quest is accelerating vulnerability discovery in cloud and AI How ransomware dwell times have shrunk from days to under an hour Resources: View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn  Zero Day Quest — Microsoft Microsoft Security Response Center Blog Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks      Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Get the latest threat intelligence insights and guidance at Microsoft Security Insider   The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of N2K media network.

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