Cyberside Chats: Live! Mass Exploitation 2.0: Web Platforms Under Attack
Mass exploitation is back — and it’s evolving.Recent incidents involving widely used web frameworks and hosting control panels show how a single vulnerability can expose tens of thousands of internet-facing systems. From unauthenticated remote code execution flaws in modern web stacks to the underground market for compromised site management panels, attackers are increasingly targeting the platforms that power the web itself.In this live Cyberside Chat, we’ll break down what’s driving this shift, why widely deployed software creates outsized risk, and what security leaders should be doing now to reduce exposure. Expect a practical, strategic discussion focused on real-world controls — not just headlines.
Speakers
Founder
LMG Security
Sherri Davidoff is the Founder of LMG Security and the author of three books, including “Ransomware and Cyber Extortion” and “Data Breaches: Crisis and Opportunity.” As a recognized expert in cybersecurity, she has been called a “security badass” by the New York Times. Sherri is a regular instructor at the renowned Black Hat trainings and a faculty member at the Pacific Coast Banking School. She is also the co-author of Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers Through Cyberspace (Prentice Hall, 2012), and has been featured as the protagonist in the book, Breaking and Entering: The Extraordinary Story of a Hacker Called “Alien.” Sherri is a GIAC-certified forensic examiner (GCFA) and penetration tester (GPEN) and received her degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT.
Director of Training
LMG Security
Matt Durrin is the Director of Training at LMG Security. He is an instructor at the international Black Hat USA conference, where he has taught classes on ransomware and data breaches. Matt has conducted cybersecurity seminars, tabletop exercises, and classes for thousands of attendees in all sectors, including banking, retail, healthcare, government, and more. He is also the co-author of a book, Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: Response and Prevention. A seasoned cybersecurity and IT professional, Matt specializes in ransomware response and research, as well as the deployment of proactive cybersecurity solutions. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Montana, and his malware research has been featured on NBC Nightly News.
