Risiko Radio with Ford Merrill (English)

In this episode of Risiko Radio, recorded live at Cyberhagen 2024, Ford Merrill, Senior Director of the Cyber Intelligence Business Unit at CSIS Security Group, takes listeners inside the operations of a massive Chinese smishing syndicate.

Ford’s talk at Cyberhagen, titled “Deep Dive into a Massive Chinese Package Redelivery Smishing Syndicate”, revealed the inner workings of a 3,000+ member Chinese-language group responsible for the largest ongoing package redelivery phishing campaign observed globally. These actors impersonate logistics providers, governments, ecommerce sites, and institutions, tricking victims into sharing personal and financial information under the guise of “package redelivery.”

With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Ford has played a critical role in defending the American financial sector during Operation Ababil and developing the CSIS Anti-Phishing service, phishdb. In this podcast, Ford examines the syndicate’s innovative phishing-as-a-service model, their use of technical kits, and cash-out mechanisms involving cryptocurrency and digital wallets. He also discusses how organizations can combat these advanced phishing campaigns.

This episode is ideal for both technical and non-technical audiences looking to understand the evolving tactics of smishing syndicates and the global scale of their operations. Ford’s insights offer actionable advice on how to protect your organization against these increasingly sophisticated threats.

Please note, this podcast is in English.

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