Threat Source newsletter (Aug. 4, 2022) — BlackHat 2022 preview
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. After what seems like forever and honestly has been a really long time, we’re heading back to BlackHat in-person this year. We’re excited to see a lot of old friends again to commiserate, hang out, trade stories and
Threat Source newsletter (July 28, 2022) — What constitutes an "entry-level" job in cybersecurity?
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. Between the White House’s recent meeting, countless conference talks and report after report warning of cybersecurity burnout, there’s been a ton of talk recently around the cybersecurity skills gap and hiring. Eve
Threat Source newsletter (July 21, 2022) — No topic is safe from being targeted by fake news and disinformation
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. I could spend time in this newsletter every week talking about fake news. There are always so many ridiculous memes, headlines, misleading stories, viral Facebook posts and manipulated media that I see come across m
Threat Source newsletter (July 14, 2022) — Are virtual IDs worth the security risk of saving a few seconds in the TSA line?
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. I’ve started flying again on a somewhat regular basis now that work conferences and out-of-state vacations are becoming a thing again. I took about 18 months or so off flying during the peak of the pandemic, but now
Threat Source newsletter (July 7, 2022) — Teamwork makes the dream work
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the pros and cons of the way we publicize our threat research. I had a few conversations at Cisco Live with people — who are more generally IT-focused than hyper-focused on cy
Threat Source newsletter (June 30, 2022) — AI voice cloning is somehow more scary than deepfake videos
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. We took a week off for summer vacation but are back in the thick of security things now. My first exposure to deepfake videos was when Jordan Peele worked with BuzzFeed News to produce this video of former Presiden
Threat Source newsletter (June 16, 2022) — Three top takeaways from Cisco Live
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. I’m still decompressing from Cisco Live and the most human interaction I’ve had in a year and a half. But after spending a few days on the show floor and interacting with everyone, there are a few things that stand
Threat Source newsletter (June 9, 2022) — Get ready for Cisco Live
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. Another week, another conference. We’re heading a few miles southeast from San Francisco to Las Vegas for Cisco Live. I hope everyone had a safe, healthy and enjoyable RSA, but the fun isn’t over just yet. We’ve go
Threat Source newsletter (June 2, 2022) — An RSA Conference primer
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter. Many of you readers may be gearing up for a West Coast swing over the next few weeks through San Francisco and Las Vegas for RSA and Cisco Live, respectively. And we’re right behind you! Talos will have plenty of r