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Howler Cell Threat Intel
Summary: Howler Cell investigated the new v3 variant of MedusaLocker, the well-known ransomware family active since late 2019. This ransomware is also...

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Meet the leadership team of cybersecurity professionals
Howler Cell lives in the digital treetops. Our team of cybersecurity operatives stand on high alert for threats of all kinds, ready to raise the alarm and race to the defense of our clients, our institutions, and our community.

Brian Hussey
SVP,
Cyber Fusion

Brian Hussey
SVP,
Cyber Fusion
Brian Hussey is a cybersecurity executive with more than 20 years of experience in digital forensics, threat intelligence, and global security operations. He began his career with the FBI investigating nation-state cyber threats before serving as Vice President at Trustwave and SentinelOne, where he built and led DFIR, MDR, threat intelligence, and hunting programs. He is now Senior Vice President at Cyderes, where he leads global teams focused on hunting, investigating, and disrupting advanced adversaries.
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Steve Meckl
SVP, Managed
Services Delivery
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Steve Meckl
SVP, Managed
Services Delivery
Dr. Steve Meckl is a Fellow at Cyderes, where he advances innovation in large-scale security operations and AI-driven defense. He previously led Global Operations for Google Cloud’s Autonomic Security Operations Solution and, before that, served more than a decade in the FBI. As Unit Chief in the FBI Cyber Division, he led the Cyber Action Team (CAT), the Bureau’s elite incident response unit, and created the Cyber Denial & Deception program. His work earned the FBI Director’s Award for Outstanding Technical Advancement and the High Impact Leader Award. Earlier in his career, Steve oversaw monitoring of some of the world’s largest networks at Accenture. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in information security and computer engineering.

Josh Wyatt
VP, Exposure Management & Consulting Services

Josh Wyatt
VP, Exposure Management & Consulting Services
Josh Wyatt serves as Vice President of Exposure Management & Consulting Services at Cyderes, where he leads hacker powered teams focused on helping clients cut through the noise and prioritize what truly matters in cybersecurity. His career began in early security research and digital forensics, eventually leading him to serve as a Red Team Leader for the U.S. Navy. During his time in the Department of Defense, Josh specialized in threat emulation and adversary simulation, shaping offensive capabilities to protect national interests. Since transitioning to the private sector, he has built and led threat-informed teams that blend deep technical expertise with strategic consulting. Josh is passionate about empowering organizations to understand their exposure, reduce risk, and build resilience against real-world threats. His leadership is defined by a commitment to innovation, mentorship, and operational excellence.
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