Regional Threats, Global Impact: A TA2725 Case Study

About this episode

The episode discusses the cybercrime group TA2725, exploring its evolution and global impact.

Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Guest host Sarah Sabotka sits down with Senior Threat Researcher Jared Peck to unpack one of the most dynamic and persistent cybercrime groups operating today: TA2725, also known as “Grana.” From its roots in Latin America to its global reach, TA2725 stands out for its adaptability—and its relentless pursuit of financial gain. Jared shares how the group evolved from a high-volume malware operator into a multifaceted threat actor running phishing,...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Sabotka

Guest: Jared Peck

Topics covered

• cybercrime
• threat research
• malware
• phishing
• financial gain
• cybersecurity

Keywords

• TA2725
• Grana
• cybercrime
• malware
• phishing
• financial gain
• Latin America

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TA2725, Grana

Places: Latin America

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