5 chapters across the catalog
A security researcher known as MalwareTech gained prominence for discovering a "kill switch" for the WannaCry ransomware, though the focus remains on the lack of patches for legacy systems like Windows XP. Discussion centers on the visual representation of cyberattacks through interactive maps, specifically criticizing the "Norse Mode" animations as being more for show than actual data analysis.
Cybersecurity firm Norse Corp, known for its "IP Viking" live attack map, has reportedly gone out of business despite its map still running on a loop. Simultaneously, NSA Director Michael Rogers announced a reorganization called "NSA 21," which aims to flatten the agency's structure and eliminate "cylinders of excellence" (silos) between offensive and defensive teams.
Iranian Cyber Threat Report, Norse IPViking Map
Frederick Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute releases a report on the growing cyber threat from Iran, utilizing data from the cybersecurity firm Norse. The hosts critique the "IP Viking" live attack map as a marketing tool designed to secure government contracts by reclassifying routine port scanning as "cyber attacks."
The FBI's attribution of the Sony hack to North Korea is challenged by cybersecurity firm Norse Corp, which suggests an insider was involved. The hosts deconstruct Norse Corp's board of directors—noting connections to the DOD and the music industry—and mock their "IPViking" live attack map as a flashy sales tool designed to scare unsophisticated clients.
Sony Hack Forensics, Norse Cybersecurity Investigation, Insider Threat
Cybersecurity firm Norse challenged the FBI's claim that North Korea was responsible for the Sony Pictures hack, suggesting instead that it was an inside job. Norse investigators identified a former employee, "Lena," who had the technical background and access necessary to compromise specific servers. The firm argues that North Korean "fingerprints" found on the malware were likely decoys or red herrings used by the actual hackers.
