Nation-State Actors: Iran’s PLC Attacks, Russia’s Zero-Click Email Exploit, and North Korea’s Fake Employees

Three nation-states. Three distinct playbooks. Iranian actors are targeting internet-exposed industrial controllers and disabling critical safety systems. A Russian threat group built a zero-click email exploit that steals 90 days of inbox data the moment a user views a message. And North Korean operatives are applying for software-development jobs at Western companies—and getting hired.Join hosts John Dilgen and Tehman Tariq as they break down:✅ How Iranian actors manipulate PLC safety logic while keeping operators in the dark✅ Why Russia’s zero-click exploit creates a major email-security and data-exfiltration risk✅ How North Korean operatives use forged and stolen identities to infiltrate organizations as employees🔑 Two questions your organization should be asking right now:Could your security team identify and secure internet-exposed PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems before an adversary does?Does your hiring process include controls to detect AI-generated documents, stolen identities, and malicious job applicants?👉 Tune in for expert insights and practical takeaways: ShadowTalk – ReliaQuest👉 Find more podcast platforms, resources, and our listener feedback survey: ShadowTalk Official: X | Linktree