The TWiET crew delves into botnets, securing hybrid work environments, the future of DNS architecture, and more.

News Blips:

• Researchers uncover sophisticated IoT botnet named "K- Botnet" targeting US entities; linked to Chinese state-aligned hackers
• AI startup Vanta (a TWiT.tv Sponsor) launches AI suite to automate repetitive security and compliance tasks
• DARPA funds revolutionary laser-based aerial energy delivery system for military operations
• Networking company Cradlepoint acquires SASE vendor ERA to provide a potential combined 5G and zero-trust networking solution

DNS Deep Drive Part 3 with DNS Expert Josh Kuo and Principal Solutions Architect of Infoblox Ross Gibson

• Internal vs external DNS; differences in intended audience and integration
• Decoupling DNS services from domain controllers for stability
• Namespace planning tips; use owned domains, avoid random internal TLDs
• Encrypted DNS tradeoffs; privacy vs. visibility for security teams
• DNS security options like RPZ for control over internal resolution
• Future DNS role predictions like firewall integration and threat intel protections

The episode concludes with the announcement that the long-running show will be coming to an end after 12 years of enterprise content.

Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin

Guests: Josh Kuo, Ross Gibson, and Leo Laporte

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• Proxy trojan targets macOS users for traffic redirection
• Indoor navigation has had a slow start
• Krasue RAT uses cross-kernel Linux rootkit to attack telecoms
• U.S. approves first gene-editing treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease
• The DNS Deep-Drive continues with guests Josh Kuo, DNS expert, and Ross Gibson, Principal Solutions Architect of Infoblox, to talk about external authoritative DNS - whether enterprises should fully manage their own external DNS or use managed services, threats like domain hijacking, using load balancers, and more.

Hosts: Curtis Franklin and Brian Chee

Guests: Josh Kuo and Ross Gibson

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• Hackers Can Easily Extract ChatGPT Training Data
• Cheebert's prediction about VDI just came true
• Big Tech jobs are not as immune to layoffs as we thought
• Siemens PLCs are Still Vulnerable to Stuxnet-like Cyberattacks
• Josh Kuo, DNS Expert and Ross Gibson, Principal Solutions Architect of Infoblox join Brian Chee and Curt Franklin for part 1 of a 3 part in-depth primer on enterprise DNS, from the basics of DNS lookup, key considerations like security and encryption, and why run your own DNS versus other free alternatives?

Hosts: Brian Chee and Curtis Franklin

Guests: Josh Kuo and Ross Gibson

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