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March 31, 2026 06:00

Ransomware in 2025: Blending in is the strategy

A summary of the top ransomware trends from the Talos 2025 Year in Review, with a focus on identity, attacker tactics, and practical defenses.

March 23, 2026 08:55

Beers with Talos breaks down the 2025 Talos Year in Review

The Beers with Talos team unpack the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2025, from React2Shell to ransomware and identity abuse, and what it all means for defenders going forward.

March 19, 2026 14:00

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.

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.