Blog
January 29, 2026 14:00

I'm locked in!

Hazel reflects on how to find balance while staying informed, then delivers practical updates and insights on the latest cybersecurity threats.

December 11, 2025 14:00

One newsletter to rule them all

Hazel embarks on a creative fitness journey, virtually crossing Middle-earth via The Conqueror app while sharing key cybersecurity insights.

November 6, 2025 14:00

Remember, remember the fifth of November

This edition, Hazel explores the origins of Guy Fawkes Day and how heeding an anonymous warning prevented an assassination.

September 25, 2025 14:00

Great Scott, I’m tired

Hazel celebrates unseen effort in cybersecurity and shares some PII. Completely unrelated, but did you know “Back to the Future” turns 40 this year?

August 14, 2025 14:00

What happened in Vegas (that you actually want to know about)

Hazel braves Vegas, overpriced water and the Black Hat maze to bring you Talos’ latest research — including a deep dive into the PS1Bot malware campaign.

July 30, 2025 06:00

Cisco Talos at Black Hat 2025: Briefings, booth talks and what to expect

Cisco Talos is back at Black Hat with new research, threat detection overviews and opportunities to connect with our team. Whether you're interested in what we’re seeing in the threat landscape, detection engineering or real-world incident response, here's where and how to find us.

July 3, 2025 14:00

A message from Bruce the mechanical shark

This Fourth of July, Bruce, the 25-foot mechanical shark from Jaws, shares how his saltwater struggles mirror the need for real-world cybersecurity stress testing.

June 18, 2025 06:09

When legitimate tools go rogue

Attackers are increasingly hiding in plain sight, using the same tools IT and security teams rely on for daily operations. This blog breaks down common techniques and provides recommendations to defenders.

May 22, 2025 14:00

Ghosted by a cybercriminal

Hazel observes that cybercriminals often fumble teamwork, with fragile alliances crumbling over missed messages. Plus, how UAT-6382 is exploiting Cityworks and what you can do to stay secure.