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- 1 weeks ago20 min
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 th...
- 4 weeks ago28 min
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 eng...
- Apr 7, 202622 min
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 ...
- Mar 26, 202631 min
Cybersecurity’s double-header: 2025 insights from Talos and Splunk
In this episode of Talos Takes, Amy is joined by William Largent (Cisco Talos) and Lou Stella (Splunk) for a "double-header" discussion. With the recent release of the Cisco Talos 2025 Year in Review and the Splunk Top 50 Cybersecurity Threats report, we’re breaking down the most critical trends that shaped the security landscape last year — all based on Cisco telemetry, Talos' original research, and Talos Incident Response engagements. From the professionalization of ransomware-as-a-service ...
- Mar 12, 202623 min
Modernizing your threat hunt
In this episode of Talos Takes, David Bianco from Cisco Foundation AI joins Amy to demystify the world of proactive cyber defense. We explore the evolution of the PEAK Threat Hunting framework and talk through how security teams can modernize their approach to identifying risks before they escalate. David also provides an exclusive look at a new open-source tool designed to help hunters navigate the "prepare" phase of PEAK with ease. Whether you are building a new program from scratch o...
- Feb 26, 202629 min
Holding the line: Service provider security
Service providers are the backbone of modern connectivity — but why are they such attractive targets for cyber actors, and what happens when critical networks go down? In this episode, Martin Lee joins Amy to explore the shifting threat landscape for service providers, asking how defenders can spot silent intrusions, what trade-offs must be considered when patching, and how industry collaboration helps prevent widespread disruptions. Join us as we unpack real-world examples and offer practica...
- Feb 12, 202613 min
IR Trends Q4 2025: Ransomware chills and phishing heats up
What separates organizations that successfully fend off ransomware from those that don’t? What were the top threats facing organizations? Can we (pretty please) get a sneak peek into the 2025 Year in Review? Amy is joined by Dave Liebenberg, Strategic Analysis Team Lead, to break down key findings from Q4 2025's Cisco Talos Incident Response Quarterly Trends Report. From the top threats facing organizations — like the persistent exploitation of public-facing applications and the rise of new v...
- Jan 28, 202627 min
Cracking the code: What encryption can (and can’t) do for you
Step into the fascinating world of cryptography. Host Amy Ciminnisi sits down with Yuri Kramarz from Cisco Talos Incident Response and Tim Wadhwa-Brown from Cisco Customer Experience to learn what encryption really accomplishes, where it leaves gaps, and when defenders need to take proactive measures. Whether you’re picturing classic codebreakers or the latest quantum-proof ciphers, this episode unpacks the essentials: what encryption and hashing actually mean, why key management is a make-or...
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