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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, where every vulnerability is a potential chink in the armor, penetration testers, often known as “Tiger Teams,” are equipped with an array of sophisticated tools to expose the frailties of modern networks and systems. These tools, while small in stature, are formidable in function. Take, for instance, the Plunder […]
The latest in a long line of cyber offensives against the United States, codenamed “Salt Typhoon,” once again lays bare the persistent vulnerability of American infrastructure to foreign adversaries, this time originating from China. These incursions are not isolated events but part of a calculated and multi-pronged campaign by advanced persistent threat (APT) groups whose […]
If it sounds like a spy novel, then it might just be true. Living off the Land (LotL) has become the first weapon in the new Cold War, this time between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. This modern battlefield is fought not with tanks or missiles but through the subtle, insidious […]
A Large corporation with a well-funded cyber security team recently found out they’d been hacked! Their opponents used the combination of Living off the Land (LotL) techniques, fileless malware, legitimate credentials, and disguised communication makes these types of botnet activities incredibly difficult to detect, even for their expert tiger teams. Without the right focus on […]
U.S. authorities said on Wednesday that Flax Typhoon was used to infiltrate networks by exploiting known vulnerabilities and would then use existing system tools to perform filching. The bots bypassed traditional security solutions like antivirus and intrusion detection systems because these systems were designed to detect known “malware signatures” or unusual file activity. Therefore, the […]
Phishing attacks on LinkedIn are becoming increasingly sophisticated. State-sponsored actors are posing as recruiters from major headhunting firms like Korn Ferry, based in Los Angeles. These attackers aim to trick professionals into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware by creating profiles that closely resemble those of legitimate recruiters. The process begins with attackers setting up […]
The town of Concord, Massachusetts, announced that they would spray two popular locations with pesticides on Thursday after mosquito sampling confirmed the presence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). These locations were Emerson Field at 90 Stow Street and Rideout Playground at 61 Laws Brook Road. Treatment was scheduled for after dusk. There currently is no […]
Nvidia Blackwell GPU Nvidia expects to be delivering Blackwell GPU by the end of 2024 In 2022, the first details of Nvidia’s or NUH-vid-ee-uhs Blackwell GPU were leaked, hinting at the company’s next leap in generative AI performance. Early users who have had the opportunity to test the new product report that these GPUs are […]
Meyer Burger has announced that it will be closing its Colorado facility after securing a USD 90 million financial package from the City of Colorado Springs and the State of Colorado. In a July 2024 statement, the company also revealed that Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Moritz Borgmann would be stepping down for personal reasons. Following […]
Of course, I am not using their real name, but the (Blue) Whale, also known as the Whale Group, is considered dangerous for several reasons, primarily due to its sophisticated methods, specific targets, and their alignment with geopolitical interests. The Blue Whale is known for using highly targeted and convincing phishing campaigns. These attacks often […]