You have to invite them in
While a garlic and wooden stakes keep the vampires at bay in movies, they won’t save your network once an attacker has been "invited in." Discover why identity is the new frontier of cyber horror in this week’s edition.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.