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October 7, 2024 11 mins
Today : E037-2024 Cyberium Podcast - Seizure of 107 Russian Domains - A Blow to State-Sponsored Cybercrime by Raffaele DI MARZIO - https://technocratico.it/
 
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In each episode, we dive into articles published on technocratico.it by Raffaele Di Marzio or explore his reflections brought to life through AI analysis and techniques, powered by Gemini Pro, which present in-depth discussions in English, explaining the topics in a simple and concise manner. Our mission is to reveal, in a straightforward yet precise way, how technology influences every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Whether you're a tech industry professional seeking expert insights or a curious listener wanting to understand how digital security impacts your daily life, Cyberium is your gateway to comprehending the holistic influence of technology, offering a unique perspective thanks to the integration of cutting-edge AI analysis. 


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Speaker 1 (00:02):
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Speaker 3 (00:47):
All right, so buckle up because today's Deep Drive is
taking a straight into the world of cyber conflict. We've
got this article sent in about the USM Microsoft and
they've gone and shut down a staggering one hundred and
seven web domains, all linked to some shady Russian cyberactivity.
And this isn't just some kids in a basement. This
is a whole different ballgame.

Speaker 4 (01:09):
Yeah. What's really interesting here is how this whole thing,
you know, it really throws a wrench into that whole
image we have of the lone wolf hacker, you know,
the one like they show.

Speaker 2 (01:17):
In all those movies. This was a well.

Speaker 4 (01:19):
Planned strategy like espionage and disruption, but orchestrated at a
state level.

Speaker 2 (01:24):
We're talking serious players here.

Speaker 3 (01:25):
Okay, so the article mentioned something called spearfishing. What is
that exactly? Is that different from that spam that we
all get in our inboxes?

Speaker 2 (01:33):
So imagine this.

Speaker 4 (01:34):
You get an email and it looks like it's from
your coworker, right. It even mentions a project you're both
working on, same tone, company logo, everything.

Speaker 2 (01:42):
It seems totally legit.

Speaker 4 (01:43):
That's the scary part about spearfishing. It's all about targeting
specific people, tricking them into giving up info they shouldn't.

Speaker 3 (01:51):
So we're talking carefully crafted traps, not just some random
spam attack. And the article even mentioned these attacks being
used against government agents and even critical infrastructure. It's kind
of scary to think that something as simple as an
email could disrupt essential services or even threaten national security.

Speaker 2 (02:10):
And what makes it even more concerning is the article.

Speaker 4 (02:12):
You know, it points the finger out the FSD, and
that's Russia's main security service. It's like the line between
cybercrime and state sponsored espionage is completely blurred.

Speaker 2 (02:22):
Now it's a.

Speaker 3 (02:22):
Whole different story when you have a powerful government agency
pulling the strings. Right, it's not just stealing data anymore.
It's about causing chaos and disrupting things on a much
larger scale. So what does this mean for national security?

Speaker 4 (02:34):
Well, it really forces us to rethink our traditional ideas
of warfare.

Speaker 2 (02:39):
Like, think about it.

Speaker 4 (02:40):
In this day and age, a keyboard can be just
as powerful as any weapon, and the fallout can be
just as devastating.

Speaker 3 (02:47):
It's like something out of a spy movie, but with
laptops instead of all those fancy gadgets. And it seems
like fighting back requires a global effort, right, I mean
the article talked about a US Department of Justice teaming
up with Microsoft to tackle this. It's interesting to see
a private company playing such a key role in national security.

Speaker 4 (03:04):
Yeah, it really shows how much the landscape of cyber
defense is changing. I mean, Microsoft, they know so much
about network traffic.

Speaker 2 (03:11):
And their reach is just massive.

Speaker 4 (03:12):
They can spot and fight off threats in ways that
even some governments just can't.

Speaker 3 (03:17):
So we're entering a time where governments and these tech
giants need to join forces to combat cyber threats effectively.
But the article made it clear that this wasn't an
isolated incident. It mentioned other tactics linked to Russia, things
like what were they called botnets?

Speaker 4 (03:33):
Yeah, Botanists essentially their networks of compromised computers that are
controlled remotely to launch these huge cyber attacks. It's like
having an army of digital soldiers just waiting for the
order to strike.

Speaker 3 (03:44):
In these digital soldiers, they can be used for all
sorts of attacks. Oh.

Speaker 2 (03:48):
Absolutely.

Speaker 4 (03:48):
The article mentioned didos attacks where they flood a website
with so much traffic that it just crashes, gets completely overwhelmed.
Imagine the chaos if something like a banking system or
even emergency lines got knocked offline.

Speaker 3 (04:02):
It's a chilling thought, especially with critical infrastructure being a target.
And this is just the tip of the iceberg in
terms of the tactics being used. Right, Yeah, I mean
the article also mentions something about malware and even supply
chain attacks. To be honest, I don't even sure what
those are.

Speaker 4 (04:16):
Okay, So malware first, think of it like a virus,
but for your computer. Instead of making you sick, it
steals your information or messes with your system. Now, supply
chain attacks those are a bit sneakier.

Speaker 3 (04:29):
All right, now you've got me curious.

Speaker 4 (04:30):
Tell me more so these attacks they go after the
software and systems that pretty much underpin the entire digital world.

Speaker 2 (04:37):
Remember that Solar Winds attack a while.

Speaker 3 (04:38):
Back, vaguely refresh my memory. It was a big deal, right,
really huge.

Speaker 2 (04:42):
It was a real wake up call.

Speaker 4 (04:44):
Hackers and most people think they were Russian, managed to
sneak malicious code into software updates for Solar Winds, and
they provide network management tools like to tons of government
agencies and Fortune five hundred companies, And.

Speaker 3 (04:57):
Because their software was used so widely.

Speaker 4 (05:00):
It basically gave them a backdoor into some of the
most secure systems in the world. The attack was a
stark reminder of how vulnerable our interconnected world is and
the kind of damage that these supply chain vulnerabilities can do.

Speaker 3 (05:13):
So how do we even begin to protect ourselves from
something like that?

Speaker 2 (05:17):
That's the million dollar question.

Speaker 4 (05:19):
It's a constant race to stay ahead of the bad guys.
But it's important to remember that cybersecurity isn't just about
having the latest tech. It's also about being aware and
taking individual responsibility.

Speaker 3 (05:30):
So what can the average person do to protect themselves
in this complex world of cyber threats. We'll dive into
that and explore the larger implications of these cyber operations.
Right after this, it's.

Speaker 4 (05:41):
Easy to think, you know, these attacks only go after
governments are huge companies. But that's not really the case anymore,
is it. I mean, look at how much we use
digital systems every single day, right online, banking, talking to friends,
even healthcare.

Speaker 2 (05:54):
It's all out there.

Speaker 3 (05:56):
That's true. It's easy to forget just how much of
our lives are online. And it's not just those big
attacks on things like power grids. This article from technocratico
dit I it brought up a good point about the
threat to our personal data too.

Speaker 4 (06:10):
Yeah, and every time we're online, we leave this trail
of information, a digital footprint, and that can be exploited.
Think about the tactics in those spearfishing campaigns we talked
about the way they impersonate people and trick you.

Speaker 2 (06:21):
It could happen to anyone.

Speaker 3 (06:22):
So just having a strong password isn't enough these days.

Speaker 2 (06:25):
I mean, strong passwords are important, sure, but they're only
the first step this level of you know, sophistication. It
needs a different approach.

Speaker 4 (06:34):
We need to be like way more careful about what
we see online, especially when someone's asking for personal info
or sending weird links.

Speaker 3 (06:41):
So we've got to be more like digital detectives always
questioning and double checking.

Speaker 2 (06:44):
Everything exactly and get this. The article talks about how
these attackers are.

Speaker 4 (06:49):
Using AI and machine learning to make their phishing messages
even more believable, like harder to spot.

Speaker 3 (06:56):
AI used to create better phishing scams. That's a bit unsettled.
It sounds like a losing battle.

Speaker 4 (07:01):
Well, it's a constant back and forth, right, But the
article does offer some hope. It stresses how important international
cooperation is becoming. Agencies like Europol are working directly with
tech companies to share intel and coordinate how they respond
to these things.

Speaker 3 (07:17):
So it's more of a global effort to fight back,
not just one country going it alone.

Speaker 2 (07:22):
Yeah, for sure.

Speaker 4 (07:23):
The article even brought up a successful operation back in
twenty twenty where the FBI and Google teamed up to
take down this huge botnet. This kind of collaboration is
key because cyber attacks don't care about borders.

Speaker 3 (07:36):
Makes sense. Cyber criminals, they don't exactly play by the
rules to it. It seems like we need a united front.
But it's not all on the governments and tech companies though,
right The article stressed that individual awareness and education are
important too.

Speaker 4 (07:48):
Absolutely, I mean we could have the most cutting edge technology,
but if people aren't careful and don't know what to
look out for, it won't matter. Even simple things learning
to spot phishing emails, having strong unique pads, keeping your
software updated, it all makes a difference.

Speaker 3 (08:03):
It's good to know we can actually do something. It's
not completely out of our hands. Everyone has a part.

Speaker 2 (08:09):
To play, exactly.

Speaker 4 (08:10):
It's not just about protecting ourselves either. It's our communities,
the systems we.

Speaker 2 (08:14):
Rely on, our whole way of life.

Speaker 4 (08:16):
Really, this recent thing with those one hundred and seven domains,
it's a good step, but it's just one small battle
and a much bigger fight, a.

Speaker 3 (08:24):
Fight that's always changing. The article mentioned these Russian link
groups have been doing this since at least twenty twelve,
and they're getting more sophisticated all the time. So what
now are we supposed to be constantly looking over our
shoulder in the digital world?

Speaker 4 (08:37):
Not necessarily, It's more about finding a good balance between
awareness and taking action. Stay informed about the threats out
there and be smart about protecting yourself. But it goes
beyond just the technical stuff too well. The article touched
on something pretty important, cyber attacks. They're blurring the lines
of what we used to think of as warfare. I mean,

(08:58):
battlefields used to be physical places. Right now it's all different.
Cyberspace is a new arena for countries to confront.

Speaker 3 (09:06):
Each other, and the implications of that are huge.

Speaker 4 (09:08):
Really, it makes you question what even counts as an
active war in this digital world. You know, let's say
a country launches a cyber attech that cripples in other
countries infrastructure.

Speaker 2 (09:18):
Is that an active war?

Speaker 4 (09:19):
And how should the rest of the world react. Those
are some serious questions we need to be thinking.

Speaker 2 (09:23):
About right now.

Speaker 3 (09:24):
Yeah, no easy answers there. And what makes it even
more complicated is the role of these tech companies. The
article talked about how companies like Microsoft, with all their
knowledge and resources, are kind of getting pulled into these
global power struggles, which is interesting, right.

Speaker 4 (09:39):
I mean, they often have access to more data than
some governments do, which gives them a unique perspective on
these threats. But then you have to think about accountability, transparency,
and how the balance of power shifts in a digital age.

Speaker 3 (09:51):
So it's not just a tech issue, it's a societal
one too. How do we even navigate this new world
order where the lines between well everything are getting blurd
in the physical and digital, public.

Speaker 2 (10:02):
And private exactly?

Speaker 4 (10:04):
And how do we protect ourselves without sacrificing the values
we care about free speech, privacy, the right to feel
safe online. These aren't just hypothetical questions. They directly impact
how we live, our lives, interact with each other, and
even govern ourselves in this digital age.

Speaker 3 (10:19):
It's a lot to process, that's for sure. This deep
dive has really highlighted how important it is to be
aware of these things and actually talk about them.

Speaker 2 (10:27):
Couldn't agree more. We can't afford to be passive.

Speaker 4 (10:30):
Cybersecurity isn't just the job of governments or tech companies anymore.
It's everyone's responsibility. We need to be informed, cautious and engaged.

Speaker 3 (10:38):
Well said, you've definitely given us a lot to think
about today. So for everyone listening, here's something to ponder.
As AI gets more advanced and cyber attacks get more sophisticated,
how do we make sure the very tools we create
to protect ourselves don't end up being used against us?
No easy answers there, but it's a question worth asking
Until next time. Keep those questions coming and is always

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