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AI-Written Malware – An Emerging Cybersecurity Threat
The new dawn of AI-assisted coding has yielded a major advantage for cyberattackers. The ease and speed with which malicious code can be generated and complex payloads orchestrated—the heavy lifting performed by AI—is creating an even riskier landscape for defenders.
The Dangerous Divide: Silos Between Security and IT Operations
The gap between security teams and IT operations has been a persistent issue in enterprises, and it’s only getting worse. These silos breed inefficiency, miscommunication, and ultimately create security vulnerabilities that organizations cannot afford.
FunkSec: Emergent AI-Coded Ransomware on the Rise
This new emergent ransomware group has analysts deeply concerned. It appeared in late 2024 and, by the end…
How Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Are Impacting Public Utilities
US public utilities experienced a 70% increase in cyberattacks this year, according to Checkpoint as cited in a…
RAT Roundup: How This Year’s More Interesting Trojans Could Affect You
Remote Access Trojans have existed and evolved since the dawn of malware, with 2024 being no exception in…
Why is DDoS Still So Effective After 20 Years?
Distributed Denial of Service attacks have existed since 1996. This article delves into the history and why these attacks are still at-large after over 20 years.
What Happened To The Internet Archive?
Saying it’s been a rough month for the Internet Archive database probably doesn’t cover it. On October 9, a threat actor perpetrated a data breach against their Wayback Machine, resulting in a takedown of the website. They also made off with a database of roughly 31 million unique records.
A Practical Approach to Finding Secure SMB Partners
Matt Lee, Security and Compliance Senior Director at Pax8, opened his presentation at the 2024 Nashville Innovate event with an origin story that sets the stage for his career in cybersecurity—along with a few gems of advice.
Breaking Down Iranian State Cyber Threats
A brief snapshot of capabilities, known activity, and TTPs originating from Iran in 2024
The National Public Data Breach: What You Should Know
Recently, many people learned their personal information had been exposed in a breach at a largely unknown consumer data broker named National Public Data. The information included in the breach consisted of social security numbers, names, addresses, and other related information.