In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James ring in the new year with a look back at the standout guests and thought-provoking topics from series one. They also take a sneak peek at what 2025 holds for the ever-evolving world of tech security. And to top it off, there’s a special announcement to chase away those January blues. Highlights: Typhoon Variants Ciaran and James take a look at developing cyber threats from China, including: Volt Typhoon: a persistent botnet with wide-reaching impacts Volt Typhoon back with vengeance | Blowing out the bots Salt Typhoon: a new wave of cyber espionage Wall Street Journal article: How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons | Department of Treasury Press Release New year, new legislation As the U.S. pulls back on regulation, other nations are strengthening their cybersecurity laws. Australia’s new law mandates ransomware attack reporting Mandatory ransomware payment reporting | Cyber Sanctions UK: Cybersecurity and resilience bill focused on ransomware mitigation Cyber Security and Resilience Bill | Ransomware Legislative Proposals: Government Consultation Additional Resources: Cyber Leaders Series One Episodes The myth of the 8-character password Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours Cyber Threat Conference Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at
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