Episode 07: Breaking Down HAFNIUM, Staying Curious, and Advice for Budding Security Professionals

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In this week’s episode, Jon Murchison, founder and CEO, is joined by David Rushmer, Director of Threat Research, and Xavier Salinas, VP of Threat Operations, to discuss the state-sponsored threat, HAFNIUM, identified by Microsoft. They dive deeper into HAFNIUM’s tradecraft, tactics, and unique characteristics. Rushmer additionally expands on his experience in the threat research and intelligence space, sharing advice for budding security professionals.

With hacker groups constantly advancing their tradecraft efforts, an around-the-clock true Managed Detection and Response service is necessary. Detection and response times often determine whether threat actors, like HAFNIUM, succeed in their efforts, or not. At Blackpoint, we understand the importance of using your resources and staying curious. Learn more about the threat group, as well as our real-world threat expertise, in this week’s episode.

Blackpoint Cyber does the fighting for you, but ever wish you could get closer to the action? Hear all the details firsthand at our podcast, The Unfair Fight. Listen to monthly episodes where Founder & CEO, Jon Murchison, VP of Threat Operations, Xavier Salinas, and Director of Threat Research, David Rushmer, get real and talk all things cybersecurity and more.

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