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Emerging Cyber Extortion Tactics and How to Fight Back

Explore the evolving landscape of cyber extortion where ransomware merges with threats like data theft and ...

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ALPHV’s Downfall? The 2023 Crackdown on BlackCat Ransomware

Exploring the impact of ALPHVs ransomware blog takedown by law enforcement and its impact on the greater cyber ...

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Navigating the AI Threat Landscape: From Executive Orders to Cyber Frontlines

A deep dive into AI's double-edged sword, from regulatory efforts to malicious exploits

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Cyber Threat Intelligence Index: Q3 2023 Edition

Data, insights, and analysis on the most impactful events and threats that took place between July 1, 2023 to ...

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The Israel-Hamas War: Insights Through an Intelligence Lens

Flashpoint delves into the Israel-Hamas War (Israel-Gaza War)—reporting on observed and potential cyber threats ...

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“RisePro” Stealer Returns with New Updates

After a seven month hiatus, RisePro stealer has reappeared for sale on a mid-tier forum, with claims from its ...

Qakbot Takedown: A Brief Victory in the Fight Against Resilient Malware

Prior botnet takedowns like Emotet and TrickBot have shown that sophisticated malware operations, like Qakbot, ...

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The Emergence of Ransomed: An Uncertain Cyber Threat in the Making

The legitimacy and impact of Ransomed remains to be seen, but their innovation to coerce victims into paying has ...

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Lost in Transition: A Timeline of Failed Successors to Breach and Raid Forums

The legacy of Raid, Breach, and their successors provides an important lens into how data breach communities ...

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Lessons From Clop: Combating Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Events

Recent attacks from Clop emphasize the importance of implementing an organization-wide ransomware and cyber ...

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Killnet: Inside the World’s Most Prominent Pro-Kremlin Hacktivist Collective

Well-known pro-Kremlin hactivist group Killnet has been noted for its level of activity and ambition, especially ...

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What is Deepfake Technology and How Are Threat Actors Using It?

Deepfake technology is a form of artificial intelligence that employs machine learning algorithms to generate ...