Packet analysis is a fundamental discipline within cybersecurity, providing critical insights into the behavior of networked systems and the activities of users and potential adversaries. As enterprise networks expand in scale and complexity, and as attackers employ increasingly sophisticated methods…
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Detecting And Investigating Webshells In Compromised CMS Environments
Webshells are among the most persistent and dangerous threats facing content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. These malicious scripts, often hidden in plain sight, provide attackers with remote access and control over compromised servers. The consequences…
Mastering GDPR, CCPA, and More – CISO Compliance Guide
Data privacy has become a defining issue in today’s digital-first world, making a comprehensive CISO Compliance Guide essential for organizations of every size and sector. The introduction of landmark regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe…
How CISOs Can Build Trust with Stakeholders in a Data-Driven Era
In the digital age, where data drives business, cybersecurity has become a business imperative making Building Stakeholder Trust for CISOs more crucial than ever. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are now expected to be more than gatekeepers; they are trust…
Strengthening Cybersecurity Governance – CISO Best Practices
In today’s increasingly complex threat landscape, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role has evolved significantly beyond traditional IT security management. Organizations face sophisticated cyber threats and stringent regulatory requirements, so effective cybersecurity governance has become a board-level concern. CISOs…
New Remote Desktop Puzzle Let Hackers Exfiltrate Sensitive Data From Organization
A new technique where attackers leverage forgotten artifacts from Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions to reconstruct sensitive information long after connections have ended. The technique exploits the RDP bitmap cache, a performance optimization feature that stores screen elements locally as…
Nitrogen Ransomware Actors Attacking Organization With Cobalt Strike & Erases Log Data
The Nitrogen ransomware group was first detected in September 2024 and initially it targeted organizations in the United States and Canada before expanding operations into parts of Africa and Europe. While ransomware.live currently reports 21 known victims, security researchers believe…
Researchers Uncovered Threat Actors TTP Patterns & Role in DNS in Investment Scams
Investment scams have emerged as the most costly form of fraud facing consumers, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting that victims lost a staggering US $5.7 billion in 2024 alone-a 24 percent increase from the previous year. These sophisticated scams,…
New WordPress Malware as Anti-Malware Plugin Take Full Control of Website
A sophisticated malware variant masquerading as a legitimate WordPress security plugin has been identified, capable of providing attackers with persistent access to compromised websites. The malicious code appears in the file system under innocuous names such as ‘WP-antymalwary-bot.php’ or ‘wp-performance-booster.php’,…
Prioritizing Patch Management – CISO’s 2025 Focus
In 2025, with cybersecurity threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, effective patch management has never been more critical for organizational security posture. As organizations grapple with an ever-expanding digital landscape, CISOs find themselves at a crossroads where traditional patch management…
Researchers Find Way to Bypass Phishing-Resistant MFA in Microsoft Entra ID
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated technique to bypass Microsoft’s phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) by exploiting the device code authentication flow and Primary Refresh Tokens (PRTs). This method allows attackers to register Windows Hello for Business keys, effectively creating a…
Supply Chain Cybersecurity – CISO Risk Management Guide
In today’s hyper-connected business environment, supply chains are no longer just about the physical movement of goods they are digital ecosystems linking organizations, suppliers, partners, and service providers. This interdependence brings efficiency and innovation, but also introduces significant cybersecurity risks.…
Cybercriminals Deceive Tenants into Redirecting Rent Payments to Fraudulent Accounts
In a sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) scheme, cybercriminals are targeting tenants with fraudulent requests to redirect rent payments to attacker-controlled bank accounts. The campaign primarily focuses on French-speaking victims in France and occasionally Canada, exploiting the anxiety associated with…
Proactive Phishing Defense – CISO’s Essential Guide
Phishing remains one of the most pervasive and damaging cyber threats, accounting for over 36% of data breaches globally. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), the challenge lies in reacting to attacks and building a proactive defense strategy that mitigates…
Automating Incident Response – CISO’s Efficiency Guide
In today’s data-driven world, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face unprecedented challenges managing cybersecurity operations. The volume of data requiring protection continues to expand exponentially, while new compliance requirements like SEC breach reporting rules demand faster response times than ever…
Securing Multi-Cloud Environments – CISO Resource Blueprint
The multi-cloud landscape has transformed enterprise IT, with over 87% of organizations now operating across multiple cloud platforms. This distributed approach delivers flexibility and resilience but creates significant security challenges for today’s CISOs. Managing consistent security controls across diverse environments,…
Responding to Data Breaches – CISO Action Plan
In today’s digital landscape, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role has evolved far beyond technical oversight. As cybersecurity concerns grow, senior executives and board members increasingly turn to CISOs to shape risk management and strategic planning related to technology.…
New Powerful Nullpoint-Stealer With Extensive Capabilities Hosted on GitHub
A sophisticated new information-stealing malware toolkit called “Nullpoint-Stealer” has recently been published on GitHub, raising concerns among cybersecurity professionals about its potential for misuse despite being labeled as an educational tool. The stealer, developed by GitHub user monroe31s, boasts extensive…
How CISOs Can Balance Innovation and Security in a Digital-First World
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, CISOs play a pivotal role in organizational success, navigating the critical balance of innovation vs security in a digital-first world. Their role is no longer confined to just protecting data and systems-they are now expected…
Over 90% of Cybersecurity Leaders Worldwide Encountered Cyberattacks Targeting Cloud Environments
In what security experts are describing as a “distributed crisis,” a staggering 90% of cybersecurity and IT leaders worldwide reported experiencing cyberattacks targeting their cloud environments within the past year. This alarming statistic emerges from comprehensive research conducted across ten…