In an era where digital identities have become the primary attack vector, CISOs face unprecedented pressure to secure access across increasingly complex ecosystems. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is no longer a siloed IT function but the cornerstone of organizational…
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How Digital Forensics Supports Incident Response: Insights For Security Leaders
Digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) have become fundamental pillars of modern cybersecurity. As cyber threats escalate in complexity and frequency, security leaders are increasingly aware that a reactive approach is no longer sufficient. Instead, organizations must integrate digital forensics…
Navigating Cybersecurity Frameworks – CISO Resource Guide
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has never been more critical. As organizations face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, CISOs must defend against cyberattacks and ensure compliance with a growing patchwork of regulations and standards. Cybersecurity frameworks…
Building Trust Through Transparency – CISO Cybersecurity Practices
In an era of digital transformation and rising cyber threats, Building Trust Through Transparency has become a critical mission for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who has evolved from a technical expert to a strategic leader responsible for protecting…
New Power Parasites Phishing Attack Targeting Energy Companies and Major Brands
A sophisticated phishing campaign dubbed “Power Parasites” has been actively targeting global energy giants and major brands since 2024, according to a comprehensive threat report released this week. The ongoing campaign primarily exploits the names and branding of prominent energy…
DragonForce and Anubis Ransomware Operators Unveils New Affiliate Models
Despite significant disruptions by international law enforcement operations targeting major ransomware schemes, cybercriminal groups continue demonstrating remarkable adaptability in 2025. Two noteworthy ransomware operations, DragonForce and Anubis, have introduced innovative affiliate models designed to expand their reach and increase profitability…
Social Engineering Awareness: How CISOs And SOC Heads Can Protect The Organization
Social engineering has become the dominant attack vector in the modern cybersecurity landscape. As technical defenses evolve and strengthen, attackers have shifted their focus to the human element, exploiting psychological vulnerabilities to bypass even the most robust security systems. Studies…
How To Build A Data Center Security Strategy For 2025 And Beyond
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, data centers have evolved into the backbone of business operations, cloud services, and critical government functions. With projections showing global data center capacity rising sharply over the next decade, the security…
XDR In Penetration Testing: Leveraging Advanced Detection To Find Vulnerabilities
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) has emerged as a transformative security technology that unifies visibility across multiple security layers. When applied to penetration testing methodologies, XDR offers unprecedented capabilities for identifying vulnerabilities that might otherwise remain hidden. This article explores…
Top 5 Cybersecurity Risks CISOs Must Tackle in 2025
As we navigate 2025, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) must prepare for the Top 5 Cybersecurity Risks emerging from a rapidly evolving threat landscape driven by technological advancements, geopolitical tensions, and increasingly sophisticated attacker tactics.” The role of CISOs has…
Critical Craft CMS RCE 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks to Steal Data
According to security researchers at CERT Orange Cyberdefense, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Craft CMS is actively being exploited to breach servers and steal data. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32432 and assigned a maximum CVSS score of…
Critical ScreenConnect Vulnerability Let Attackers Inject Malicious Code
ConnectWise has released an urgent security patch for its ScreenConnect remote access software to address a serious vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-3935 and tracked under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication),…
Threat Actors Registered 26k+ Domains Mimic Brands to Trick Users
In a significant escalation of digital deception tactics, threat actors have registered over 26,000 domains in March 2025 alone, designed to impersonate legitimate brands and government services. These malicious domains serve as landing pages for sophisticated smishing (SMS phishing) campaigns,…
New Inception Jailbreak Attack Bypasses ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok, & Copilot
A pair of newly discovered jailbreak techniques has exposed a systemic vulnerability in the safety guardrails of today’s most popular generative AI services, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot, DeepSeek, Anthropic’s Claude, X’s Grok, MetaAI, and MistralAI. These jailbreaks,…
Russian Hackers Attempting to Sabotage The Digital Control System of a Dutch Public Service
In a concerning development that marks a significant escalation in cyber warfare tactics, Russian hackers have been detected attempting to infiltrate and sabotage the digital control system of a critical Dutch public service. The attack, identified in 2024, represents the…
North Korean Hackers Using GenAI to Get Remote Jobs Around the Globe
In a sophisticated operation that blends social engineering with cutting-edge technology, North Korean operatives have been leveraging generative artificial intelligence tools to secure remote technical positions in companies worldwide. These individuals create compelling digital personas, complete with fabricated credentials and…
6 Best Security Awareness Training Platforms For MSPs in 2025
Managed service providers (MSPs) are increasingly popular cyberattack targets. These entities often have numerous endpoints and distributed networks that create many opportunities for adversaries seeking weaknesses to exploit. Security awareness training is just one aspect of defense efforts, but it…
Hackers Exploiting MS-SQL Servers & Deploy Ammyy Admin for Remote Access
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting vulnerable Microsoft SQL servers has been discovered, aiming to deploy remote access tools and privilege escalation malware. Security researchers have identified that threat actors are specifically exploiting poorly secured MS-SQL instances to install Ammyy Admin,…
Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerabilities Exploited in the Wild
Google Chrome has faced a series of high-profile security incidents involving Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerabilities, several of which have been actively exploited in the wild. These flaws, rooted in improper memory management, have become a persistent threat vector for attackers seeking…
SessionShark’ – New Toolkit Attacking Microsoft Office 365 Users’ Bypassing MFA Protections
A sophisticated new phishing toolkit named “SessionShark” has been specifically designed to circumvent Microsoft Office 365’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections. SessionShark is being marketed on underground forums as a turnkey phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) solution. It enables even low-skilled threat actors to…