Talos Takes

Cisco Talos

Every two weeks, host Amy Ciminnisi brings on a new guest from Talos or the broader Cisco Security world to break down a complicated security topic. We cover everything from breaking news to attacker trends and emerging threats.

  1. 29 июл.

    Q2 Talos IR Trends: Phishing and authentication abuse spike

    In this episode, Amy and analyst Lexi DiScola unpack the trends Talos IR saw on the frontlines in Q2 2026. From creative phishing lures that slip past email gateways to the weaponization of legitimate remote management tools, we explore why traditional defenses are falling short and the practical things you can do to reclaim the advantage. What configuration changes and visibility gaps  could be the difference between a minor incident and a full-scale breach? How can you harden your environment with limited resources? Tune into this episode to stay one step ahead of an evolving threat landscape. Talos IR Quarterly Trends Report: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/ir-trends-q2-2026 Find Talos at Black Hat: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/preview-cisco-talos-at-black-hat-usa-2026/

  2. 15 июл.

    ARToken: How attackers are bypassing MFA and maintaining access

    MFA and password resets aren't always enough. That’s terrifying for security teams today. In this episode of Talos Takes, we dive deep into ARToken, a sophisticated phishing/BEC-as-a-service platform that steals credentials, bypasses MFA entirely, and leverages primary refresh tokens (PRTs) to maintain persistence in your environment long after a password reset. This turns a simple phishing click into a long-term breach. It’s time to rethink your defenses. Join us as Cisco Talos Threat Researcher Michael Kelley breaks down how this new breed of automated attack works and, more importantly, how you can spot it. From hunting for suspicious device authorization grants to securing your cloud infrastructure, don't miss this critical look at the new frontier of business email compromise.  Blog: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/artoken-inside-an-eviltokens-affiliate-panel-targeting-microsoft-365/

  3. 2 июл.

    From evasion to detection: A guide to analyzing COM-based threats

    While the Component Object Model (COM) is a fundamental Windows technology that allows software to communicate and function, it's also a powerful tool for threat actors looking to move laterally, maintain persistence, and evade traditional security measures. Joining us is Vanya Svajcer, who shares his expertise on how to cut through the noise and identify malicious signals within COM-based binaries. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just starting your journey into reverse engineering and malware analysis, here's some practical advice on how to start hunting for COM-based threats and making your next investigation a little more effective. Vanja's blog: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/introduction-to-com-usage-by-windows-threats

  4. 18 июн.

    Patching in the dark: Managing unknown threats in complex environments

    If you're tired of being told to "just patch," we understand. The threat landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, with AI-driven tools enabling adversaries to uncover and exploit vulnerabilities before defenders even know they exist. In this episode of Talos Takes, Amy sits down with Threat Intelligence Lead Pierre Cadieux to discuss how to defend against these unknown threats. We move past the simplified advice of "just patch everything" to explore the logistical, technical, and business realities that make patching a complex, high-stakes operation rather than a simple button click. From the necessity of testing your patches to the importance of building strong partnerships between security teams and business leadership, this episode breaks down the things defenders often miss that build true resilience in organizations.

  5. 3 июн.

    When synthetic logs don’t lie: Generating coherent attack stories for better detection

    Are your detection rules failing because your test data lacks the nuance of a real-world network?  In this episode of Talos Takes, Amy sits down with David Bianco to discuss why traditional synthetic data often falls short and how his new open-source project, EvidenceForge, is changing the game. Synthetic datasets often look like telemetry but lack the critical causal links and realistic background noise that define actual adversary activity. EvidenceForge solves this by creating data that tells a coherent, causal story. From simulating complex attack chains to modeling realistic, "bursty" human behavior, this tool helps threat hunters and detection engineers to sharpen their skills with reproducible, high-quality telemetry. EvidenceForge blog: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/introducing-evidenceforge-synthetic-security-logs-that-dont-look-as-fake/ PEAK Threat Hunting Assistant episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018149/episodes/18825324

  6. 7 мая

    The trust paradox: How attackers weaponize legitimate SaaS platforms

    In this episode of Talos Takes, Amy Ciminnisi sits down with researcher Diana Brown to discuss the rise of "platform-as-a-proxy" (PAP) attacks. We explore how threat actors are weaponizing legitimate SaaS platforms like GitHub and Jira to deliver phishing campaigns that bypass traditional security filters. By leveraging the platforms' own infrastructure to send authenticated emails, attackers are exploiting the inherent trust employees place in these essential business tools. We break down the mechanics of these campaigns and provide actionable strategies for security teams to move beyond binary trust and implement contextual awareness to better protect their organizations. Blog: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/weaponizing-saas-notification-pipelines/

  7. 21 апр.

    It's not you, it's your printer: State-sponsored and phishing threats in 2025

    In this episode, we unpack state-sponsored and phishing trends from the 2025 Talos Year in Review. Amy and Martin Lee explore the alarming rise of internal phishing campaigns that bypass traditional perimeter defenses, including the widespread weaponization of Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature. Beyond simple phishing, we analyze the aggressive, blended operations of state-sponsored actors from China and North Korea who are combining high-level zero-day exploits with sophisticated social engineering. From the "Dear Leader" interview test to the reality of fake developer personas, we break down exactly how these adversaries are infiltrating modern organizations.  2025 Year in Review report: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2025yearinreview/

  8. 7 апр.

    2025's ransomware trends and zombie vulnerabilities

    In this episode, Amy and Pierre Cadieux unpack the ransomware and vulnerability trends that defined 2025. From the persistent ransomware threats targeting the manufacturing sector to the rise of stealthy "living off the land" tactics, we break down what these shifts mean for your defense strategy. Why are attackers are increasingly targeting your management infrastructure? How do you spot the difference between a system admin and a threat actor? Tune in to hear Talos' insights on how to move beyond reacting to threats and start building a more resilient, proactive security posture for the year ahead.  View the 2025 Year in Review here: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2025yearinreview/

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Every two weeks, host Amy Ciminnisi brings on a new guest from Talos or the broader Cisco Security world to break down a complicated security topic. We cover everything from breaking news to attacker trends and emerging threats.

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