"Voldemort" Espionage Unveiled & Legal Firestorm in Columbus

Forecast - A volatile storm is brewing with lightning strikes of intrigue and clouds of legal turbulence on the horizon. In this episode of GreyNoise Storm⚡️Watch, we kick things off with intros and roundtable discussion before diving into the exciting news and discussion. Notably, Bob and Glenn are absent. In our Cyberside Chat segment, we discuss ransomware. First, we'll discuss how the US government has issued an advisory on the RansomHub ransomware group, which is believed to be responsible for a cyberattack on oil giant Halliburton. RansomHub is believed to have targeted at least 210 victims across various critical infrastructure sectors since February 2024. Then we'll examine the controversial legal battle unfolding in Columbus, Ohio. The city has taken the unusual step of suing security researcher David Leroy Ross after he publicly contradicted official statements about a recent ransomware attack. Then we'll shift gears to explore the discovery of a sophisticated espionage campaign dubbed "Voldemort," uncovered by Proofpoint researchers in August 2024. This custom malware, impersonating tax authorities across multiple countries, has targeted numerous organizations worldwide using innovative techniques. In our Shameless Self-Promotion segment, we highlight Emily and Glenn's involvement in Labscon, as well as some recent Censys advisories. Storm Watch Homepage >> Learn more about GreyNoise >>