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First Microsoft Patch Tuesday zero-day of 2024 disclosed as part of group of 75 vulnerabilities

Although considered of moderate risk, one of the vulnerabilities is being actively exploited in the wild — CVE-2024-21351, a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows SmartScreen.

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Spyware isn’t going anywhere, and neither are its tactics

For their part, the U.S. did roll out new restrictions on the visas of any foreign individuals who misuse commercial spyware.

New Zardoor backdoor used in long-term cyber espionage operation targeting an Islamic organization

Talos discovered a new, stealthy espionage campaign that has likely persisted since at least March 2021. The observed activity affects an Islamic non-profit organization using backdoors for a previously unreported malware family we have named “Zardoor.”

How are user credentials stolen and used by threat actors?

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Attackers don’t hack anyone these days. They log on.” In this blog, we describe the various tools and techniques bad actors are using to steal credentials so they can 'log on' with valid account details, and outline our recommendations for defense.

The many ways electric cars are vulnerable to hacks, and whether that matters in a real-world

Researchers recently discovered 49 zero-day vulnerabilities, including a two-vulnerability exploit chain in Tesla cars that could allow an attacker to take over the onboard infotainment system.

OAS Engine Deep Dive: Abusing low-impact vulnerabilities to escalate privileges

Open Automation Software recently released patches for multiple vulnerabilities in their OAS Engine.  Cisco Talos publicly disclosed these issues after working with Open Automation Software to ensure that patches were available for users. Now that a fix has been released with Version 19, we want to take the time

Why is the cost of cyber insurance rising?

Cyber insurance premiums are expected to rise this year after leveling out in 2023.

What to do with that fancy new internet-connected device you got as a holiday gift

There are many examples of WiFi-enabled home cameras, assistants and doorbells vulnerable to a wide range of security issues.

Exploring malicious Windows drivers (Part 1): Introduction to the kernel and drivers

Exploring malicious Windows drivers (Part 1): Introduction to the kernel and drivers  Drivers have long been of interest to threat actors, whether they are exploiting vulnerable drivers or creating malicious ones. Malicious drivers are difficult to detect and successfully leveraging one can give an attacker full access to a