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Cobalt Strike abusers dealt hammer blow after “aggressive” takedown campaign
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Threat actors have long used unauthorized copies of Cobalt Strike to deploy malware, identify vulnerabilities, and move laterally while evading detection

API keys and passwords were found in a popular AI training dataset – here's why
By Solomon Klappholz published
Analysis The discovery of almost 12,000 secrets in the archive of a popular AI training dataset is the result of the industry’s inability to keep up with the complexities of machine-machine authentication.

What is phishing?
By Rene Millman last updated
In-depth From banking scams to industrial espionage, we look at why phishing is so lucrative

Strategies for guarding against emerging cyber risks and invisible threats
By Mick Paisley published
Industry Insights Attacks are evolving at a rapid pace, here are the key areas where the channel can help businesses bolster their defenses for the year ahead

Broadcom issues urgent alert over three VMware zero-days
By Solomon Klappholz published
News The firm says it has information to suggest all three are being exploited in the wild

Belgian flea market bargain could've caused disastrous data breach
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Robert Polet made a startling discovery after finding hard drives on sale for €5 each in a flea market.

Malware-free attacks surged in 2024 as attackers drop malicious software for legitimate tools
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Cyber attacks leveraging trusted services to conduct malicious activities are becoming the norm, according to new research, as malware takes a backseat among hackers.

Nakivo backup flaw still present on some systems months after firms’ ‘silent patch’, researchers claim
By Solomon Klappholz published
News Over 200 vulnerable Nakivo backup instances have been identified months after the firm silently patched a security flaw.
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