Beers with Talos Ep. #66: I Choose YOU! Attackers view of targets, RLAs, scam season
Summary: Beers with Talos episode No. 66, recorded November 8, 2019, has Mitch, Matt, Nigel, and Craig discussing how attackers approach targets the way investors look at portfolios, with Joel out on PTO. The episode also covers what recent off-cycle US elections show about changes in election security and how attackers use seasonality to make scams more emotionally relevant.
Bottom line: The episode's premise is that attackers pick targets the way investors pick holdings, which means your organization is being evaluated for fit before anyone probes it - and the seasonal scam discussion points to emotional timing as a selection factor.
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