Threat Source newsletter (Dec. 5, 2019)

Threat Source newsletter (Dec. 5, 2019)
Newsletter compiled by Jon Munshaw.

Welcome to this week’s Threat Source newsletter — the perfect place to get caught up on all things Talos from the past week.

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving in the U.S. The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, and there are plenty of deals to be had in stores and online. This also makes it a prime time for attackers to strike. For tips of how to stay safe when shopping this holiday season, check out our full blog post here.

This was also a busy week for vulnerabilities. We disclosed, and released protection, for bugs in the Forma learning management system, Accusoft ImageGear and EmbedThis’ GoAhead Web Server.

We also have a special surprise for you tomorrow. You’ll want to keep an eye on our blog, social media and your podcast feeds.

Upcoming public engagements with Talos

Event: “Signed, Sealed, Compromised: The Past, Present, and Future of Supply Chain Attacks” at CactusConLocation: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston, WVDate: Dec. 6 - 7Speakers: Edmund Brumaghin and Earl CarterSynopsis: This talk will discuss the common techniques we’re seeing in supply chain attacks. Supply chain attacks are a broad topic, but one that has continued to evolve and mature over the last decade. Nick and Edmund will walk through what a supply chain attack constit ..

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