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Matthew Kennedy

@matthewkennedy.bsky.social
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Manager at Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC). Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University. Penn State Alum. Tweets are my own.

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Microsoft Threat Intelligence @threatintel.microsoft.com · 22/07/2025
Microsoft has released new comprehensive security updates for all supported versions of SharePoint Server (Subscription Edition, 2019, and 2016) that protect customers against these new vulnerabilities. msft.it/6045sE1ux
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The Verge @theverge.com · 26/06/2025
Microsoft is moving antivirus providers out of the Windows kernel
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Microsoft is moving antivirus providers out of the Windows kernel
Microsoft wants to avoid another CrowdStrike incident.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Excellent work by Mandiant and crew! Great blog!
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
MSTIC is hiring in the UK and EU for entry level and senior analyst roles! jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo... jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo...
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Be sure to check out part 2! Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...
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Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine | Microsoft Security Blog
Since January 2024, Microsoft has observed Secret Blizzard using the tools or infrastructure of other threat groups to attack targets in Ukraine and download its custom backdoors Tavdig and KazuarV2.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo... jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/jo...
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
MSTIC is hiring! Current roles in US and AU. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) is recruiting experienced nation-state threat hunters with highly honed threat intel analysis skills. MSTIC is responsible for delivering timely threat intelligence across our product & services teams.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Excellent work by the team! Another fascinating example of Secret Blizzard using “the tools/infrastructure of at least six other threat actors during the past seven years”
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Zack Whittaker @zackwhittaker.com · 28/11/2024
New, by me: Security researchers say North Korean hackers, posing as VCs, recruiters, and remote IT workers, have infiltrated "hundreds of organizations" and stolen billions of crypto in recent years to fund the regime's nuke program. My dispatch from Cyberwarcon: techcrunch.com/2024/11/28/n...
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North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers | TechCrunch
Security researchers say North Korean hackers have infiltrated hundreds of organizations with the goal of taking money and stealing data to further the regime's nuclear weapons program.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Every holiday season I do a “security tune up” across all my accounts to ensure I’m making use of the best new security features. What features / tech should I prioritize this year?
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Shane Huntley @shanehuntley.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
We are generally way too overconfident in understanding adversary intent. Activity is straightforward, attribution is tricky and intent is often opaque and relies on organizational politics and bureacracy inside organizations.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
One of my favorite aspects about @cyberwarcon.bsky.social is how it’s a yearly homecoming for a group of people with the primary focus of making a positive impact in the digital domain. Regardless of healthy business competition, there’s a shared camaraderie being in the fight together.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Can’t forget to shout out these three GOATs who presented on Storm-2077 today!
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
James crushing it as always. But what’s even better is getting to work alongside of him each day. An amazing teammate and friend!
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Aaron Gersztoff @agerszto.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
James Elliott absolutely crushing the last talk of the day at #CYBERWARCON.
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Eric Hutchins @ehutchins.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Doppelgänger insight from Meta: Professional/contracted IO has two audiences: the target of the campaign and those who hired them (Kremlin)
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Eric Hutchins @ehutchins.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Made a list of accounts at @cyberwarcon.bsky.social to make it easier to follow along: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
As always, great insights from Josh and Pratik at Google TAG on IRGC operations. #cyberwarcon
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Find out more on what MSTIC plans to present at CyberWarCon today! www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...
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Microsoft shares latest intelligence on North Korean and Chinese threat actors at CYBERWARCON | Microsoft Security Blog
At CYBERWARCON 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence analysts will share research and insights on North Korean and Chinese threat actors representing years of threat actor tracking, infrastructure monit...
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The DPRK IT Worker apparatus is a well oiled machine. Few grasp the depth of how many pieces enable these operations.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
My two favorite Gregs talking my favorite topic. Check it out! thecyberwire.com/podcasts/mic...
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Between Two Gregs: An Update on the North Korean Threat Landscape
In this episode of the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast host Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Proofpoint’s Greg Lesnewich and Microsoft’s Greg Schloemer to share the unique threat posed by North Korea’s (DPRK) state-sponsored cyber activities. The Gregs discuss their years of experience tracking North Korean cyber actors and the distinct tactics that set DPRK apart from other nation-sponsored threats. The conversation also explores North Korea’s high stakes, as DPRK threat actors operate under intense pressure from government handlers, adding a layer of urgency and fear to their operations. They share insights into North Korea’s aggressive use of stolen cryptocurrency to fund the regime’s initiatives, like ballistic missile tests, and discuss the broader geopolitical impact.
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Rob Joyce @rgblights.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
There's been a lot of attention on the Salt Typhoon intrusions. Don't forget the Volt Typhoon prepositioning is still a major problem as well! www.tenable.com/blog/volt-ty...
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Volt Typhoon: What State and Local Government Officials Need to Know
Increased activity from the state-sponsored threat group Volt Typhoon raises concerns about the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure. Here’s how you can identify potential exposures and attac...
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Excited to support my teammates as they share fascinating insights into threat actors from North Korea and China. Don’t miss these!
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
It’s CYBERWARCON week!!! CTI homecoming is here!
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DPRK CERT @dprkcert.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
We have liberated this image from the oppressors @cyberwarcon.bsky.social
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
One of the most fascinating aspects of following DPRK threat actors is observing leading indicators from numerous intrusion sets target the same technology months before an announcement.
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Matthew Kennedy @matthewkennedy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
MSTIC is hiring! Come join our team focused on tracking and disrupting threats to Microsoft and our customers! jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/sh...
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