Threat Roundup for April 3 to April 10
Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between April 3 and April 10. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting
Threat Source newsletter for April 9, 2020
Newsletter compiled by Jon Munshaw. Welcome to this week’s Threat Source newsletter — the perfect place to get caught up on all things Talos from the past week. Nearly all devices have some sort of fingerprint scanner now, used to log users in. But these scanners prevent their
Fingerprint cloning: Myth or reality?
Phone, computer fingerprint scanners can be defeated with 3-D printing By Paul Rascagneres and Vitor Ventura. Executive summary Passwords are the traditional authentication methods for computers and networks. But passwords can be stolen. Biometric authentication seems the pe
Beers with Talos Ep. #76: When security hits home (and stays)
If iTunes and Google Play aren't your thing, click here. Recorded March 27, 2020 Our goal is always to talk to you about what's on our minds. Right now, we are pretty sure we all have the same thing on our minds. In addition to our regular show material, we want to talk
Threat Roundup for March 27 to April 3
Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between March 27 and April 3. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting
Threat Source newsletter (April 2, 2020)
Newsletter compiled by Jon Munshaw. Welcome to this week’s Threat Source newsletter — the perfect place to get caught up on all things Talos from the past week. As long as COVID-19 is in the headlines (which is going to be a long time) actors are going to try and capitalize. W
AZORult brings friends to the party
By Vanja Svajcer. NEWS SUMMARY * We are used to ransomware attacks and big game hunting making the headlines, but there is an undercurrent of other attack types that allow attackers to monetize their efforts in a less intrusive way. * Here, we discuss a multi-pronged cyber
Trickbot: A primer
The group behind Trickbot has expanded its activities beyond credential theft into leasing malware to APT groups.
COVID-19 relief package provides another platform for bad actors
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to yield new subject matter that bad actors can turn into fodder for enticing victims into clicking on malicious links and attachments. On March 27, the CARES Act was signed into law by the President, enacting a wide range of stimulus packa