E30: From Dark Web to Defense: Lessons for Organizations with Andrew Grealy and Michael Freeman

This episode, recorded during RSA 2025 in San Francisco, Andrew Grealy, Head of Armis Labs, and Michael Freeman, Head of Threat Intelligence at Armis, discuss the evolving threat landscape and the critical findings unveiled at their "Dark Web Detectives" event.


The conversation dives deep into how AI is being wielded by threat actors, not just for efficiency but also in ways that introduce vulnerabilities into systems. From AI-generated hallucinations creating exploit opportunities to techniques like "slop squading" that hide malicious payloads in seemingly legitimate packages, Andrew and Michael reveal how anyone can leverage AI tools for nefarious purposes. They also discuss defense strategies, the importance of early warnings, and how proactive vulnerability management helps organizations stay ahead.