Cisco Talos Blog

May 25, 2023 14:00

It’s apparently hip to still be using Windows 7

Steam, the most popular video game storefront on PCs, only recently announced that it was ending support for Windows 7 and 8, and even then, it won’t be official until January.

May 18, 2023 14:00

It’s really OK to take a break sometimes, especially in security

The work is always going to be there, whether you take a day or a week off. Unfortunately, the cybersecurity community at large is not going to stop cybercrime overnight.

May 11, 2023 14:00

Threat Source newsletter (May 11, 2023) — So much for that ransomware decline

A ransomware attack on the city of Dallas, Texas is still disrupting many social services as of Wednesday, including hampering police communications and operations and potentially putting personal information at risk.

May 4, 2023 14:00

Threat Source newsletter (May 4, 2023) — Recapping the biggest headlines to come out of RSA

Unsurprisingly, it seems like AI was brought up anywhere and everywhere.

April 27, 2023 14:00

Threat Source newsletter (April 27, 2023) — New Cisco Secure offerings and extra security from Duo

AI-generated spam comments on Amazon, the latest on the 3CX supply chain attack and more security headlines from the past week.

April 20, 2023 14:00

Threat Source newsletter (April 20, 2023) — Preview of Cisco and Talos at RSA

Heading to San Francisco next week? Here are all the Talos and Cisco Secure talks and events you won't want to miss.

April 13, 2023 14:00

Threat Source newsletter (April 13, 2023) — Dark web forum whac-a-mole

Microsoft zero-days, dark web forum takedowns and Pentagon leaks on Discord in this week's newsletter.

April 6, 2023 14:00

Threat Source newsletter (April 6, 2023) — Another friendly reminder about supply chain attacks

Be prepared to discuss difficult topics with potential new third-party software vendors, such as incident notification requirements, access to logs during a security incident and who the important emergency contacts are.

March 30, 2023 14:00

Threat Source newsletter (March 30, 2023) — It’s impossible to tell if your home security camera or doorbell is truly safe

Very few of us looking to buy these pieces of equipment are qualified to say if these products are even secure, and those among us who are are probably smart enough to know not to buy these products in the first place.