Cyber threats aren't slowing down—and neither are we. In episode 38 of Cyber Security America, I sit down with two powerhouses from Surefire Cyber—Karla Reffold and Billy Cordio—to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in today’s incident response and threat intelligence landscape.

💡 What we cover:

📈 Real-world ransomware trends (like longer dwell times and SSH backdoors) 📨 Surging business email compromise tactics—attachments are the new attack vector 🔐 Why incident response retainers are more valuable than ever 🔥 Rapid resiliency: 5 key misconfigurations every business must address 🧠 How threat actors are using AI (and why they still don’t need it to win)

💬 Candid career advice for aspiring DFIR and intel pros Whether you’re a CISO, SOC leader, or cyber-curious professional, this episode gives you front-line insights from the experts handling these threats daily. 🎧 Listen now and secure your edge: [https://www.darkstack7.com/podcast] #CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #DFIR #ThreatIntelligence #Ransomware #BEC #SurefireCyber #CyberSecurityAmerica #Podcast #EDR #mfa #Resilience #digitalforensics

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kyle DuPont, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohalo, the trailblazing company reshaping the way organizations understand and manage unstructured data.

With deep experience in both finance and technology, including a background at Morgan Stanley, Kyle shares the origin story of Ohalo and how their flagship product, Data X-ray, is revolutionizing data governance through advanced machine learning and natural language processing (NLP).

We explore how Ohalo empowers major banks, governments, and enterprises to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data in a world of increasing complexity, compliance pressure, and security risks. From the rise of generative AI to the ethical implications of automation, this episode is packed with practical insights and future-facing perspectives.

Whether you're a tech leader, data scientist, or simply curious about the future of AI and data, this conversation is a must-watch.

🕒 Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Kyle DuPont and Ohalo
01:44 – Kyle's Journey to Founding Ohalo
03:35 – Understanding Data X-ray and Its Applications
05:21 – Challenges in Data Security and AI Solutions
07:04 – The Role of AI in Data Management
13:31 – Cultural Insights and Personal Anecdotes
15:27 – Ideal Customers and Use Cases for Ohalo
17:56 – Future of AI and Data Management
20:56 – The Future of AI: Predictions and Implications
21:10 – Automation and Productivity: Embracing AI Tools
21:55 – The Evolution of Coding and Business Processes
24:36 – AI in Business: Real-World Applications
26:46 – Emerging AI Protocols and Security Concerns
29:53 – Ethical and Legal Implications of AI
36:22 – Advice for Aspiring AI Professionals
38:32 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In episode 36, Josh welcomes renowned intelligence systems expert Stephen Arnold to shine a light on one of the most underestimated threats in cybersecurity today—Telegram. Known to most as a simple messaging app, Telegram is quietly operating as a “super app” for cyber crime. From crypto laundering and hamster games masking gambling platforms, to automated money laundering, dark web-style marketplaces, and human trafficking operations, Telegram's labyrinthine infrastructure is designed for scale, secrecy, and obfuscation.

🔍 What you'll learn:

• How Telegram morphed into a platform for organized cyber crime

• The shocking links to cryptocurrency laundering through games like Hamster Combat

• The automation of criminal finance using bots and wallets

• Real-world examples of Telegram-enabled fraud, crime, and digital exploitation

• What law enforcement is doing—and not doing—to combat it

• The ethical gray zone of Telegram’s elusive founder and the platform’s murky governance

📕 Featuring insights from Stephen Arnold’s upcoming book The Telegram Labyrinth—exclusive to law enforcement and intelligence professionals.

📢 Don’t miss this revealing backstage pass into one of the most sophisticated cybercrime infrastructures on the planet.

🔹 Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cyber-security-america/id1668216285

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