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Q2 Talos IR Trends: Phishing and authentication abuse spike

Q2 Talos IR Trends: Phishing and authentication abuse spike29 Jul16 min

In this episode, Amy and analyst Lexi DiScola unpack the trends Talos IR saw on the frontlines in Q2 2026. From creative phishing lures that slip past email gateways to the weaponization of legitimate remote management tools, we explore why traditional defenses are falling short and the practical things you can do to reclaim the advantage. What configuration changes and visibility gaps could be the difference between a minor incident and a full-scale breach? How can you harden your envi...