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Social media and black markets
Social media and black markets
Cybercrime happens in hidden corners of the Internet, but also in social networks: Cisco Talos uncovered 74 criminal groups on Facebook. Fortunately, Cisco has a layered defense against cybercriminals.
April 5, 2019
Security: Is it Mission Impossible?
Security: Is it Mission Impossible?
Vigilance is key. You can purchase all the tools in the world, but when a breach hits, you need to be prepared--an expert team backed by the latest threat research by your side.
July 23, 2018
Why network security is like a beehive
Why network security is like a beehive
For Telecom and IT service providers, an effective threat protection means thinking about security before, during and after an Attack. We can learn a lot about effective security by looking at the way bees defend their hive against bears.
Sept. 22, 2017
What’s in a Name? Threat Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, and Extreme Snack Foods
What’s in a Name? Threat Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, and Extreme Snack Foods
What is in a name? A lot, actually. A rose by any other name would certainly smell just as sweet. But if I sold you a dozen dandelions, calling them
Aug. 28, 2017
The Official Talos Guide to BlackHat 2017
The Official Talos Guide to BlackHat 2017
It is once again time for Security Summer Camp - the week in July that many of us descend upon Las Vegas for Black Hat and DEFCON. This is your official...
July 18, 2017
NSCAM: Tips from Talos for End-Users
NSCAM: Tips from Talos for End-Users
As groups around the world continue the conversation around cybersecurity – we’re at the midway point of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (#NCSAM) in the U.S. and European Cyber Security...
Oct. 17, 2016
The Official Talos Guide to Black Hat 2016
The Official Talos Guide to Black Hat 2016
There is always something of an air of anticipation in the Security community as we approach Black Hat and DEFCON. This is your official guide to what
July 27, 2016
Microsoft Patch Tuesday – October 2015
Microsoft Patch Tuesday – October 2015
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday has arrived. Today, Microsoft has released their monthly set of security bulletins designed to address security vulnerabilities
Oct. 13, 2015
Threat Spotlight: Cisco Talos Thwarts Access to Massive International Exploit Kit Generating $60M Annually From Ransomwa …
Threat Spotlight: Cisco Talos Thwarts Access to Massive International Exploit Kit Generating $60M Annually From Ransomwa …
This post was authored by Nick Biasini with contributions from Joel Esler, Nick Hebert, Warren Mercer, Matt Olney, Melissa Taylor, and Craig Williams.
Oct. 6, 2015
Vulnerability Spotlight: MiniUPnP Internet Gateway Device Protocol XML Parser Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Spotlight: MiniUPnP Internet Gateway Device Protocol XML Parser Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability discovered by Aleksandar Nikolic of Cisco Talos. Post authored by Earl Carter and William Largent Talos is disclosing the discovery of an
Oct. 2, 2015
Down the Rabbit Hole: Botnet Analysis for Non-Reverse Engineers
Down the Rabbit Hole: Botnet Analysis for Non-Reverse Engineers
This post is authored by Earl Carter & Holger Unterbrink. Overview Talos is often tasked with mapping the backend network for a specific piece of
Sept. 30, 2015
SYNful Knock Scanner
SYNful Knock Scanner
This post was authored by William McVey. Update 9/23: We updated the tool to version 1.0.1 Talos is constantly researching the ways in which threat actors
Sept. 23, 2015