Newsletter compiled by Jon Munshaw.
Good afternoon, Talos readers.
We're used to referring to attackers as either APTs or not APTs. And when something is an APT, it sounds a lot scarier and sexier. But it's our belief that that isn't going to cut it anymore. Therefore, we propose in a new blog post that there be a new group of threat actors known as "privateers." These groups benefit from a nation-state but can't be directly connected to a government. Find out more about these groups here. You also don't want to miss this Vulnerability Spotlight post on the Trend Micro Home Network Security Station. These vulnerabilities, which have been patched, could allow an attacker to manipulate this device which manages devices connected to a home network.
Upcoming public engagements with Talos
Date: June 2 at 11 a.m. ETOverview: Join Cisco Talos for a livestream presentation to discuss malware campaigns targeting collaboration apps like Discord and Slack. Following up on Talos' blog post from earlier this year, the presentation will dive into campaigns we've spotted in the wild and discuss how users can stay safe while using these apps. You can watch along with us, and participate in a live Q&A, live on LinkedIn and the Talos YouTube channel.
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