Threat Roundup for March 15 to March 22
Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Mar. 15 and Mar. 22. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an...
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Ransomware or Wiper? LockerGoga Straddles the Line
LockerGoga is a ransomware variant that, while lacking sophistication, can still cause extensive damage to organizations or individuals. Talos has also seen wiper malware impersonate ransomware, such as NotPetya.
Vulnerability Spotlight: Multiple Vulnerabilities in CUJO Smart Firewall, Das U-Boot, OCTEON SDK, Webroot BrightCloud
Claudio Bozzato of Cisco Talos discovered these vulnerabilities. Executive summary CUJO AI produces the CUJO Smart Firewall, a device that provides protection to home networks against a myriad of...
IPv6 unmasking via UPnP
Comparative scans of discovered hosts on both IPv4 and IPv6 show significant security discrepancies in filtering between IPv4 and IPv6 interfaces, and that unintended IPv6 connectivity will be increasingly problematic.
Threat Roundup for March 8 to March 15
Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Mar. 8 and Mar. 15. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an...
Your money or your life: Digital extortion scams
An insidious targeted phishing scam is growing in popularity: scammers leveraging threats against your reputation, your relationships, or even your life. Witness the transition from carrot to stick.
GlitchPOS: New PoS malware for sale
Warren Mercer and Paul Rascagneres authored this post with contributions from Ben Baker. Executive summary Point-of-sale malware is popular among attackers, as it usually leads to them obtaining credit card...
Hello World! Contextual Identity Within the Spacetime Continuum
Hello world! I think that’s the obligatory first line for any technology blog, right? But, how do you know I am here? How do you know I exist? I have...
Can your firewall do that?
Part 3: Explore how a Cisco Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) can help you become less overwhelmed and more empowered by automating networking and security operations, saving you time and reducing complexity.
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