CVE-2020-5937: Undefined Security Weakness

On BIG-IP AFM 15.1.0-15.1.0.5, the Traffic Management Microkernel TMM may produce a core file while processing layer 4 L4 behavioral denial-of-service DoS traffic...

Threat Roundup for October 9 to October 16

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Oct. 9 and Oct. 16. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics,...

Threat Roundup for September 25 to October 2

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics...

Threat Roundup for September 18 to September 25

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sept. 18 and Sept. 25. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral...

Threat Roundup for September 11 to September 18

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sept. 11 and Sept. 18. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral...

Threat Roundup for September 4 to September 11

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Sept. 4 and Sept. 11. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristic...

Threat Roundup for August 28 to September 4

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics...

Stopping Active Directory attacks and other post-exploitation behavior with AMSI and machine learning

When attackers successfully breach a target network, their typical next step is to perform reconnaissance of the network, elevate their privileges, and move laterally to reach specific machines or spread as widely as possible. For these activities, attackers often probe the affected network’s...

Rethinking IoT/OT Security to Mitigate Cyberthreats

We live in an exciting time. We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution—first steam, followed by electricity, then computers, and, now, the Internet of Things. A few years ago, IoT seemed like a futuristic concept that was on the distant horizon. The idea that your fridge would be...

How to detect and mitigate phishing risks with Microsoft and Terranova Security

Detect, assess, and remediate phishing risks across your organization A successful phishing attack requires just one person to take the bait. That’s why so many organizations fall victim to these cyber threats. To reduce this human risk, you need a combination of smart technology and people-centr...

Threat Roundup for August 14 to August 21

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Aug. 14 and Aug. 21. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics...

Threat Roundup for July 31 to August 7

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between July 31 and Aug. 7. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics,...

Threat Roundup for July 24 to July 31

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between July 24 and July 31. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics...

Threat Roundup for July 10 to July 17

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between July 10 and July 17. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics...

capa: Automatically Identify Malware Capabilities

capa is the FLARE team’s newest open-source tool for analyzing malicious programs. Our tool provides a framework for the community to encode, recognize, and share behaviors that we’ve seen in malware. Regardless of your background, when you use capa, you invoke decades of cumulative reverse...

Threat Roundup for July 3 to July 10

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between July 3 and July 10. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics,...

Broad, Ongoing Cyberattacks Targeting Australia Underscore Need for Behavioral-Based Cybersecurity

On Friday the Australian Federal Government detailed sustained ‘copy-paste’ threats on government and business throughout the country. According to the Government: “‘Copy-paste compromises’ is derived from … heavy use of proof-of-concept exploit code, web shells and other tools copied almost...

Broad, Ongoing Cyberattacks Targeting Australia Underscore Need for Behavioral-Based Cybersecurity

On Friday the Australian Federal Government detailed sustained ‘copy-paste’ threats on government and business throughout the country. According to the Government: “‘Copy-paste compromises’ is derived from … heavy use of proof-of-concept exploit code, web shells and other tools copied almost...

TAU Threat Analysis: Medusa Locker Ransomware

In recent weeks Carbon Black’s Threat Analysis Unit TAU has seen an increase in the number of infections attributed to the Medusa Locker ransomware family. There were notable traits exhibited by Medusa Locker in these attacks that warranted further investigation to determine behavioral tactics th...

Threat Roundup for May 8 to May 15

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between May 8 and May 15. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics,...