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Talos Takes Ep. #61: Why does SideCopy seem so familiar? Aug 12, 2022

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The last time Jon had Asheer Malhotra from Talos Outreach on the show, they covered the Transparent Tribe APT. Asheer joins the show again this week to talk about another threat actor that is very similar to Transparent Tribe, but is just a tad different. Asheer recently co-authored a research paper on the aptly named SideCopy actor, which borrows many TTPs from their fellow actors, including Transparent Tribe. This episode, we’ll talk about SideCopy’s methods, why they may be borrowing so much from those around them and where they could go from here.

Talos Takes Ep. #37: What's with all this talk about supply chain attacks? Aug 12, 2022

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The major SolarWinds campaign has been generating headlines for weeks now. And while its specific targets make this attack unique, this is far from the first-ever supply chain attack. So what is a supply chain attack? And should your organization be prepared for them? In this episode of Talos Takes, Nick Biasini talks about the history of supply chain attacks, and how they can even be traced back to the 1970s.

Talos Takes Ep. #46 (XL Edition): Snort 3 roundtable discussion Aug 12, 2022

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We’ve got another special XL episode this week, this time about Snort 3. This roundtable covers everything you could know about Snort 3’s life, going back as far as its inception in the early 2010s. We even went out of our way to get Marty Roesch, the creator of Snort.
Marty, along with our other panelists, discusses the origins of Snort 3, what benefits you can gain by upgrading and what other features you can expect to see in the future.

Talos Takes Ep. #20: What is an APT, exactly? Aug 12, 2022

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We use the term “APT” in cyber security a lot. But what does it mean, exactly? Does a group have to break a certain threshold to become an APT? Does the term refer to a specific malware family or a group of actors? On this week’s Talos Takes, Jon Munshaw talks to Azim from Talos’ Threat Intelligence team about this very topic.

Talos Takes Ep. #13: Special precautions to take with VPN and RDP Aug 12, 2022

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People across the world are working from home now, and employers are increasingly turning to VPN services and Windows Remote Desktop Protocol to make sure their workers have access to their files. In this Talos Takes episode, we run down some common security concerns with these services and discuss what employees should do to stay safe while accessing their files online.

Talos Takes Ep. #10: The basics of RATs Aug 12, 2022

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We’ve been covering several different generic types of malware over the past few weeks. Next up, we’ve got our overview of remote access trojans (or tools), also known as RATs. What goes into a RAT, and how is it different than other types of malware? What are some of their inherent capabiliites? We/ve got the rundown here.

Talos Takes Ep. #11: Avoiding fake news during the times of COVID-19 Aug 12, 2022

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Don’t attackers know we need a break right now? Alas, they’re doing everything they can to capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes spreading fear, uncertainty and doubt with fake news, malicious advertisements and misleading information. In this Talos Takes episode, former journalist Jon Munshaw and researcher Nick Biasini discuss best practices for fact-checking, avoiding fake news and intaking the correct information during this trying time.

Talos Takes Ep. #9: The basics of information stealers Aug 12, 2022

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Yes, adversaries are always looking for new ways to make money. But what’s their No. 2 priority? Information. In this episode of Talos Takes, Nick Biasini and Earl Carter break down the basics of information-stealers and why they’re so important to keep out.

Talos Takes Ep. #4: What's the best way to manage your passwords? Aug 12, 2022

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Talos Takes is finally back with its own feed and a new episode. Nick Biasini and Earl Carter discuss the best password practices. Should you use a password manager? What are some best practices? And what does all of this have to do with Disney Plus?

Talos Takes Ep. #30: Spamming from Salfram Aug 12, 2022

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On this week’s episode, Edmund Brumaghin joins the show again to talk about a recent blog post on Salfram. This threat actor is spreading lots and lots of spam and using it to deliver a variety of malware. Here’s why this threat specifically caught our eye and how it’s evolving over time.

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