The Sophos kernel implant, 'hack-back' implications, CIA malware in Venezuela

Three Buddy Problem - Episode 19: We explore Ivan Kwiatkowski’s essay on the limits of threat intelligence, Sophos using kernel implants to surveil Chinese hackers, the concept of ‘hack-back’ and legal implications, geopolitical layers of cyber espionage, CIA malware in Venezuela, Vatican/Mossad mentioned in high-profile Italy hacks, and Canada bracing for .gov attacks from India. Cast: Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade (SentinelLabs), Costin Raiu (Art of Noh) and Ryan Naraine (SecurityWeek).Links:Transcript (unedited, AI-generated)Ivan Kwiatkowski: Threat intel truths insideJAG-S LABScon keynoteSophos Used Custom Implants to Surveil Chinese HackersSophos Pacific Rim reportNCSC details ‘Pygmy Goat’ network backdoorNCSC 'Pygmy Goat' reportMassive hack-for-hire scandal rocks Italian political elites – POLITICOVatican, Israel implicated in Italy hacking scandalWired on CIA hack of Venezuela military payroll systemIs Now on VT!