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UAT-10608: Inside a large-scale automated credential harvesting operation targeting web applications

Talos is disclosing a large-scale automated credential harvesting campaign carried out by a threat cluster we currently track as UAT-10608. The campaign is primarily leveraging a collection framework dubbed “NEXUS Listener.” Learn More

Qilin EDR killer infection chain

This blog provides an in-depth analysis of the malicious “msimg32.dll” used in Qilin ransomware attacks, which is a multi-stage infection chain targeting EDR systems. Learn More

New Dohdoor malware campaign targets education and health care

Cisco Talos discovered an ongoing malicious campaign since at least as early as December 2025 by a threat actor we track as “UAT-10027,” delivering a previously undisclosed backdoor dubbed “Dohdoor.” Learn More

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Latest Talos Takes Podcast Episodes

March 26, 2026
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 to the persistent challenge of decade-old vulnerabilities, this episode moves beyond the headlines to provide a practical roadmap for defenders. You’ll get tips on how to prioritize your defenses and reduce your attack surface for the year ahead.Talos 2025 Year in Review: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2025yearinreview/Splunk Top 50 Cybersecurity Threats: https://www.splunk.com/en_us/campaigns/top-50-security-threats.html

March 12, 2026
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 or looking to refine your existing strategy, take a listen for actionable advice to help you take that next step in your security journey.PEAK Threat Hunting Assistant: https://blogs.cisco.com/security/introducing-peak-threat-hunting-assistantGitHub: https://github.com/cisco-foundation-ai/PEAK-Assistant

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