Amulya Shankar

Cybersecurity Producer/Reporter

United States

Information Security professional with a Master’s in Cybersecurity Governance from an international institution with experience delivering cybersecurity solutions to clients and project management involving multiple stakeholders.

Former journalist with experience reporting, radio producing, and writing/publishing articles online. Focus on international events and delivering in-depth reports on cyber threats and trends.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of links to my published work — please get in touch for more information!

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The World from PRX
Hacking the hackers

A mysterious group is dumping the tools and identities of the prolific Iranian state hacking group APT34, or OilRig, online. Host Marco Werman speaks with WIRED reporter Andy Greenberg.

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This regulator says the EU isn't afraid to take on Big Tech

The European Union's framework for regulating tech is taking shape faster than policy US. Margrethe Vestager is the European Commissioner for Competition and speaks with host Marco Werman about their goals and recent fines/punishments.

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Scoping the cyberattacks on US electric companies

The Department of Homeland Security released more details about the attacks in 2016 and 2017. Host Marco Werman talks to Robert Lee, CEO of the cybersecurity firm Dragos about what we've learned.

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Hackers infiltrated power grid controls in the US and abroad

Attempts by hackers to break into the energy sector in the US and abroad have made headlines in recent months. According to a report by the cybersecurity firm Symantec, hackers have now successfully infiltrated power grid controls in the US and Turkey.