Do You Really Need IOCs? Plus Zero-Day Exploits, AI Data Leaks, and Phishing for VIPs

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Ever wondered if IOCs are still relevant in a world of polymorphic malware and zero-day exploits? Join host Kim along with intelligence analyst Joey and threat hunter Tristan as they discuss:

• North American APT Targets China (1:25)
• Chatbot Exposes Thousands of Job Applications (4:57)
• New Phishing Campaign Targets VIPs (7:17)
• How IOCs are Used in Modern Threat Hunting (10:07)

Kim Bromley: Kim Bromley is a Threat Intelligence Analyst on the ReliaQuest Threat Research Team. She joined ReliaQuest in June 2020 following a 10-year career in UK law enforcement, and has acted as host since 2024.  Kim brings a wealth of experience in threat intelligence and law enforcement tactics, providing unique insights for ShadowTalk.  

Joseph Keyes: Joseph Keyes is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at ReliaQuest, specializing in technical cyber threat research. With his prior role as a Cyber Security Analyst, he has gained years of experience in triaging and responding to active threats using GreyMatter's various tools. Joseph is skilled in intrusion response, threat actor profiling, OSINT across the clear and dark web, and analyzing adversarial TTPs. 

Tristan Luikey: Tristan Luikey is a Threat Hunter at ReliaQuest, specializing in responding to and mitigating active breaches to safeguard customers' networks. In addition to breach response, Tristan conducts comprehensive research into emerging threats and attack techniques, enabling proactive threat hunting to strengthen organizational security.