Jake Williams | Source | VP of R&D at Hunter Strategy
Jake Williams
Jake Williams (aka MalwareJake) is a seasoned security researcher with decades of experience in the technology and security. Jake is a former startup founder, former senior SANS instructor and course author, and an intelligence community and military veteran. He loves forensics, incident response, cyber threat intelligence, and offensive methodologies. Today, Jake is an IANS faculty member, an independent security consultant, and is performing security-focused research to benefit the broader community. He has had the honor of twice winning the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) annual digital forensics challenge. You may also know Jake from one of his many conference talks, webcasts, media appearances, or his postings about cybersecurity.
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Hunter Strategy (https://www.hunterstrategy.net)
VP of R&D
started Apr 2024 -
IANS Research
IANS Faculty
started Mar 2018
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Cyberattacks crippled thousands of car dealers. Here’s what to know.
The cyberattacks on CDK Global led to a shutdown of sales, financing and payroll systems for many dealerships in North America.
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Multifactor Authentication Is Not Enough to Protect Cloud Data
Ticketmaster, Santander Bank, and other large firms have suffered data leaks from a large cloud-based service, underscoring that companies need to pay attention to authentication.
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Deepfakes: Coming soon to a company near you
AI-powered deepfake technology is rapidly advancing, and it’s only a matter of time before cybercriminals find a business model they can use, some security experts say.
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White House Signal Blunder: A National Security Wake-Up Call
Jake expresses shock over the White House's use of Signal for classified data, calling it a serious incident. He warns of risks from linking Signal to desktops, exposing data to malware. Jake criticizes the NSC's defense, stating, “Signal isn’t the channel for sensitive operations.” He highlights potential US casualties if data leaks to adversaries. -
Mobile Messaging Apps: A New Frontier for Malware Threats
Jake reveals how hackers exploit apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to spread malware. He explains, "Hackers use common attack methods to extract personal data." Jake offers practical security tips to protect individuals from these threats. -
Cybersecurity Expert Warns of Risks from DOGE Personnel Access
Jake highlights the cybersecurity risks posed by DOGE personnel accessing government agencies. He warns that "outdated security protocols could amplify vulnerabilities," impacting everyday Americans. Citizens should be vigilant about their personal data and cyber threats. Jake also explores AI-driven security concerns and how evolving technologies intersect with these issues.
