Zero chance of tackling zero trust without a platform approach
By Ben Munroe Zero trust has gone mainstream. Everyone’s either promoting the concept, offering solutions to address the challenge, or just wanting to understand what it’s all about. And that’s the trouble: it means different things to different people, especially the word “trust,” which is a loaded term in security. Just as we don’t trust […]
Stealing passwords with credential dumping
By Ben Nahorney What’s the quickest way to access a computer? Logging in. As obvious as this may sound, it’s worth reflecting on this. Because while logging in is so second nature that you probably don’t give it much consideration, it’s also one of the most common techniques for taking over a computer. From a […]
COVID-19 relief package provides another platform for bad actors
By Talos Group The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to yield new subject matter that bad actors can turn into fodder for enticing victims into clicking on malicious links and attachments. On March 27, the CARES Act was signed into law by the President, enacting a wide range of stimulus packages designed to aid Americans and […]
Threat Roundup for March 20 to March 27
By Talos Group Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we’ve observed between Mar 20 and Mar 27. As with previous roundups, this post isn’t meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we’ve observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics, indicators of compromise, and discussing how […]
Threat Update: COVID-19
By Talos Group The COVID-19 pandemic is changing everyday life for workers across the globe. Cisco Talos continues to see attackers take advantage of the coronavirus situation to lure unsuspecting users into various pitfalls such as phishing, fraud, and disinformation campaigns. Talos has not yet observed any new techniques during this event. Rather, we have […]
Understanding the Shared Responsibility Model: Securing Public Cloud Just Got Easier
By Radhika Mitra Public cloud is still a hotly debated topic amongst organizations, and take a guess as to why? Security. However, that hasn’t kept businesses from investing heavily in public cloud strategies. By the end of 2020, Forbes has forecasted “67% of enterprise IT infrastructure and software will be cloud-based.” If you’re trying to […]
Threat Roundup for March 13 to March 20
By Talos Group Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we’ve observed between Mar 13 and Mar 20. As with previous roundups, this post isn’t meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we’ve observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics, indicators of compromise, and discussing how […]