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October 9, 2025 14:00

Why don’t we sit around this computer console and have a sing-along?

Martin muses on why computers are less fun than campfires, why their dangers seem less real, and why he’s embarking on a lengthy research project to study this.

September 10, 2025 06:00

Maturing the cyber threat intelligence program

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM) helps organizations assess and improve their threat intelligence programs by outlining 11 key areas and specific missions where CTI can support decision-making.

August 7, 2025 14:00

AI wrote my code and all I got was this broken prototype

Can AI really write safer code? Martin dusts off his software engineer skills to put it it to the test. Find out what AI code failed at, and what it was surprisingly good at. Also, we discuss new research on how AI LLM models can be used to assist in the reverse engineering of malware.

July 17, 2025 14:00

This is your sign to step away from the keyboard

This week, Martin shows how stepping away from the screen can make you a stronger defender, alongside an inside scoop on emerging malware threats.

June 5, 2025 14:00

Everyone's on the cyber target list

In this week's newsletter, Martin emphasizes that awareness, basic cyber hygiene and preparation are essential for everyone, and highlights Talos' discovery of the new PathWiper malware.

May 8, 2025 14:01

The IT help desk kindly requests you read this newsletter

How do attackers exploit authority bias to manipulate victims? Martin shares proactive strategies to protect yourself and others in this must-read edition of the Threat Source newsletter.

April 10, 2025 14:02

Threat actors thrive in chaos

Martin delves into how threat actors exploit chaos, offering insights from Talos' 2024 Year in Review on how to fortify defenses against evolving email lures and frequently targeted vulnerabilities, even amidst economic disruption.

March 6, 2025 14:03

Who is Responsible and Does it Matter?

Martin Lee dives into to the complexities of defending our customers from threat actors and covers the latest Talos research in this week's newsletter.

January 30, 2025 14:05

Defeating Future Threats Starts Today

Martin discusses how defenders can use threat intelligence to equip themselves against AI-based threats. Plus check out his introductory course to threat intelligence.