Masked Actors

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The Wire: ShinyHunters - Hackers Hunting Hackers

October 01, 2026

Send us Fan MailShinyHunters has left an alleged trail stretching from university campuses, and major healthcare providers, to government agencies. It even turned on its peers, extorting and publicly humiliating Cl0P ransomware group in a turf war that offered a rare glimpse of the power struggles that underpin the criminal underworld.  In this debut episode of Masked Actors: The Wire, where we take the cyber stories breaking right now and look past the headlines to the threat actors behind t...

MuddyWater: Expanding an Espionage Operation

September 30, 2026

Send us Fan MailSuccessful espionage usually relies on patience. Nation-state actors quietly infiltrate targets, maintain access for years, and gather intelligence without attracting attention. But one threat actor has spent nearly a decade rewriting that playbook. MuddyWater has built its reputation on aggressive and continuous retooling. With ties to Iran, the group’s ambitions have only grown bolder in the past year, setting its sight on rapid expansion and relentless technical evolution. ...

Defenders: Two Front Lines - Fraud From the Case File and the Comments Section

September 10, 2026

Send us Fan MailMost people experience fraud as a single event. A suspicious text message, a fake investment opportunity, or a phone call from someone pretending to be their bank.The reality is that modern fraud is an organised global economy, powered by criminal networks that continuously adapt their tactics while relying on the same psychological manipulation to deceive victims at scale.Understanding how that economy evolves requires intelligence from two very different front lines: the inv...

Cybercrimeology · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Cyber Threat Intelligence Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

How do I get in touch with Masked Actors?

Masked Actors is hosted by Gary Ruddell and Craig Jones. Its publicly listed emails are response@cert-gib.com, info@group-ib.com, and marketing@group-ib.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Masked Actors?

The publicly listed emails for Masked Actors: response@cert-gib.com, info@group-ib.com, and marketing@group-ib.com.

How many listeners does Masked Actors have?

Podseeker estimates Masked Actors reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Masked Actors?

Masked Actors typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established expertise in cybersecurity, cybercrime investigations, threat intelligence, fraud prevention, payments, digital identity, or public cyber-safety education; credible journalism or senior industry, law-enforcement, research, or advisory experience is typically required. Common among recent guests: Leadership in threat intelligence, cybersecurity, payments, or fraud prevention; Senior international law-enforcement or cybercrime investigation experience; Recognized journalism, research, advisory, or public education work in cybersecurity or digital safety. Recent guests include Anastasia Tikhonova, Ravie Lakshmanan, and Caitlin Sarian.

How hard is it to get booked on Masked Actors?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Masked Actors cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Threat Intelligence, and Fraud Prevention. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.