# DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches

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Author: Proofpoint
Episodes: 106

## Resource

DISCARDED: Tales from the Threat Research Trenches is a podcast for security practitioners, intelligence analysts, and threat hunters looking to learn more about the threat behaviors and attack patterns. Each episode you’ll hear real world insights from our researchers about the latest trends in malware, threat actors, TTPs, and more. Welcome to DISCARDED

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## Episodes
- [From Phishing to Court Cases: How Microsoft Fights Back Against Hackers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/from-phishing-to-court-cases-how-microsoft-fights-back-against-hackers) — 2026-06-23T16:00:00+00:00
- [Diving Into the DBIR: Vulnerabilities, AI, and Supply Chain](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/diving-into-the-dbir-vulnerabilities-ai-and-supply-chain) — 2026-06-09T11:00:00+00:00
- ["Always Intentional": A CISO's Pragmatic Take on the Agentic Era](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/always-intentional-a-ciso-s-pragmatic-take-on-the-agentic-era) — 2026-05-27T17:00:00+00:00
- [A Device Code Explosion: The New Era of AI-Enabled Phishing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/a-device-code-explosion-the-new-era-of-ai-enabled-phishing) — 2026-05-12T17:00:00+00:00
- [Champagne with Our Campaigns: A 100th Episode Happy Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/champagne-with-our-campaigns-a-100th-episode-happy-hour) — 2026-04-28T08:00:00+00:00
- [Magic Packets & Stealth Backdoors: The Art of Detection Engineering](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/magic-packets-stealth-backdoors-the-art-of-detection-engineering) — 2026-04-14T08:00:00+00:00
- [Regional Threats, Global Impact: A TA2725 Case Study](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/regional-threats-global-impact-a-ta2725-case-study) — 2026-03-26T15:00:00+00:00
- [TrustConnect RAT: Inside a Vibe-Coded Malware Ecosystem](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/trustconnect-rat-inside-a-vibe-coded-malware-ecosystem) — 2026-03-10T08:00:00+00:00
- [AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement: Malware Research in the Age of LLMs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/ai-as-a-tool-not-a-replacement-malware-research-in-the-age-of-llms) — 2026-02-26T09:00:00+00:00
- [Snowball Learning: Getting Real About Cybersecurity Training](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/snowball-learning-getting-real-about-cybersecurity-training) — 2026-02-10T19:00:00+00:00
- [Emerging Threats in 2026: Inside Proofpoint’s Detection Playbook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/emerging-threats-in-2026-inside-proofpoint-s-detection-playbook) — 2026-01-29T20:00:00+00:00
- [Operation EndOfYear: New Malware, Popular Tactics, and Where AI Is Taking Us](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/operation-endofyear-new-malware-popular-tactics-and-where-ai-is-taking-us) — 2025-12-31T09:00:00+00:00
- [Ho-Ho-Hold Up—Is That Message Real? Bad Santas Are Sending Seasonal Scams](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/ho-ho-hold-up-is-that-message-real-bad-santas-are-sending-seasonal-scams) — 2025-12-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [From Toasters to Botnets: Securing Everyday IoT](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/from-toasters-to-botnets-securing-everyday-iot) — 2025-11-18T15:00:00+00:00
- [Elect More Hackers: Tech Skills for Real-World Change](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/elect-more-hackers-tech-skills-for-real-world-change) — 2025-11-04T20:00:00+00:00
- [From Web Injects to Info Stealers: How Cybercriminals Stay Ahead](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/from-web-injects-to-info-stealers-how-cybercriminals-stay-ahead) — 2025-10-21T18:00:00+00:00
- [When Being Aware of Cybersecurity Means Knowing You're Human](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/when-being-aware-of-cybersecurity-means-knowing-you-re-human) — 2025-10-08T17:00:00+00:00
- [Hot sauce and hot takes: An Only Malware in the Building special](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/hot-sauce-and-hot-takes-an-only-malware-in-the-building-special) — 2025-09-23T18:00:00+00:00
- [Freighty Cats: RFQ Phishing Comes to A Warehouse Near You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/freighty-cats-rfq-phishing-comes-to-a-warehouse-near-you) — 2025-09-09T08:00:00+00:00
- [Direct Send Exploitation & URL Rewrite Attacks: What Security Teams Must Know](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/direct-send-exploitation-url-rewrite-attacks-what-security-teams-must-know) — 2025-08-26T08:00:00+00:00
- [Phish, Chips & Voldemort: Inside China’s Cyber Targeting of Taiwan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/phish-chips-voldemort-inside-china-s-cyber-targeting-of-taiwan) — 2025-08-12T08:00:00+00:00
- [Threat Actor Theater: TA2541, TA558, and the Cyber Heist Crew TA582](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/threat-actor-theater-ta2541-ta558-and-the-cyber-heist-crew-ta582) — 2025-07-29T08:00:00+00:00
- [10 Things I Hate About Attribution: A Clustering Conundrum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/10-things-i-hate-about-attribution-a-clustering-conundrum) — 2025-07-15T08:00:00+00:00
- [Comic Sans and Cybercrime: Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber Playbook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/comic-sans-and-cybercrime-inside-north-korea-s-global-cyber-playbook) — 2025-07-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [Signatures and Surprises: Inside the Emerging Threats Team](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469/signatures-and-surprises-inside-the-emerging-threats-team) — 2025-06-18T08:00:00+00:00

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