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Navigating the Cyber Tempest: Andersen Takes Helm as Acting CISA Director Amidst Performance Scrutiny

Andersen replaces Gottumukkala as acting CISA director, signaling a strategic shift after criticisms of the agency's early performance.

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IronCurtain: Architecting Secure Autonomy for LLM Agents Against Rogue AI Threats

IronCurtain is an open-source safeguard preventing autonomous AI agents from unauthorized actions, mitigating prompt injection and intent drift risks.

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Public Google API Keys: The Unforeseen Gateway to Gemini AI Data Exposure

Public Google API keys, once benign, now expose Gemini AI data. Re-evaluate API security posture against this evolving threat.

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The $21 Billion Breach Epidemic: How Data Broker Vulnerabilities Fuel Identity Theft Crises

Data broker breaches have fueled $21B in identity theft losses. This analysis delves into attack vectors, forensic response, and regulatory failures.

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Fake FedEx Delivery Notification Delivers Malicious Payload: A Deep Dive into "Donuts" Malware

Analysis of a sophisticated FedEx email scam delivering "Donuts" malware directly, bypassing typical phishing for deeper system compromise.

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APT37's Evolving Threat: North Korean Hackers Master Air-Gapped Breaches with New Toolkit

North Korea's APT37 expands its sophisticated toolkit, enabling breaches of air-gapped networks, as revealed by Zscaler ThreatLabz.

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The Imperative of Candor: Why Enhanced Breach Transparency is Critical for Collective Cyber Defense

Exposing the critical need for comprehensive data breach disclosure to foster collective defense, enhance incident response, and build trust in the global cybersecurity ecosystem.

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ScarCruft's "Ruby Jumper": Advanced Air-Gap Breaches via Zoho WorkDrive & USB Malware

ScarCruft's Ruby Jumper campaign leverages Zoho WorkDrive for C2 and USB malware to infiltrate and exfiltrate data from air-gapped networks.

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1Campaign Exposed: How Hackers Cloak Malicious Ads from Google Reviewers

Varonis Threat Labs uncovers 1Campaign, a sophisticated platform tricking Google Ads to hide phishing pages from reviewers.

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Apple's Budget MacBook: A Disruptive Force Redefining Endpoint Security Paradigms for Windows & ChromeOS

The rumored $599 MacBook poses new security challenges, demanding advanced OSINT and robust endpoint defense strategies for diverse IT environments.

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AWS Security Hub Extended: Unifying Enterprise Security Posture Across the Digital Fabric

AWS Security Hub Extended consolidates full-stack enterprise security across endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and AI, simplifying management and enhancing threat response.

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Beyond Malware: Fake Zoom/Google Meet Scams Deploy Teramind for Covert Surveillance and Data Exfiltration

Deep dive into fake Zoom/Google Meet scams installing Teramind, a legitimate tool turned covert surveillance weapon for data exfiltration.

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CJNG's Digital Transformation: AI, Drones, and Social Media as Advanced Criminal Enablers

Explores how Mexico's CJNG cartel leverages AI, drones, and social media for sophisticated operations, recruitment, and intelligence.

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Aeternum Botnet Pioneers Polygon C2: A New Era of Decentralized Cyber Warfare

Aeternum botnet leverages Polygon blockchain for C2, presenting unprecedented challenges for cybersecurity and takedown efforts.

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Beyond Audio: The Cybersecurity & OSINT Threat Landscape of Camera-Equipped Earbuds

Explore the advanced cybersecurity and OSINT risks posed by camera-equipped earbuds, from covert surveillance to sophisticated threat actor attribution.

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Honeypot Chronicles: AI-Enhanced Threat Intelligence from the Digital Frontier

Harnessing AI to extract actionable threat intelligence from honeypot data, transforming noise into critical security insights.

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Google's Decisive Strike: Unpacking the UNC2814 GRIDTIDE Campaign and Global Cyber Espionage Disruption

Google disrupted UNC2814 (GRIDTIDE), a China-nexus cyber espionage group, responsible for 53 breaches across 42 countries targeting governments and telcos.

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Beyond Compliance: How Intelligent Contract Solutions Revolutionize CLM with AI, Risk Insights, and Predictive Forensics

Intelligent contract solutions, powered by AI, are replacing traditional CLM by offering advanced analytics, risk insights, and accelerated decision-making.

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Exploiting Preorder Lures: A Cyber Threat Analysis of the Galaxy S26 Best Buy Deal

Investigate Galaxy S26 preorder deal cyber threats, phishing vectors, OSINT, and defensive strategies for researchers.

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The 1% Paradox: Why Only a Fraction of 2025's Vulnerabilities Became Cyber Weapons

2025 saw a flood of vulnerabilities, yet only 1% were weaponized. This article explores the prioritization dilemma for defenders.

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Fortify the Grid: Multiply Endpoint Security's Force for Critical Public Utilities with 24/7/365 Vigilance

Public utilities need robust 24/7/365 endpoint security. Learn how to multiply your defenses against sophisticated cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.

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Cyber Valuations Soar: Capital Concentration & The AI Security Imperative

Cybersecurity funding concentrates in large rounds, driving valuations amidst expanding AI security demands and advanced threat landscapes.

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Regulatory Hammer Falls: UK Fines Reddit and Porn Sites Over Child Safety and Privacy Failures

UK regulators fine Reddit and a porn company for failing to protect children online, highlighting critical age verification and data privacy lapses.

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Unpacking Google Subpoenas: The Epstein Files & Digital Forensics Revealed

Deep dive into Google's subpoena responses, leveraging Epstein files to analyze data disclosure, metadata, and OSINT implications.

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Open Redirects: The Overlooked Gateway to Advanced Cyber Attacks

Unmasking the critical role of open redirects in sophisticated phishing, malware distribution, and credential harvesting schemes.

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Lazarus Group Leverages Medusa Ransomware: Escalating Threats to US Healthcare Infrastructure

North Korea's Lazarus Group expands Medusa ransomware attacks, targeting critical US healthcare infrastructure with sophisticated cyber operations.

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ATM Jackpotting Attacks: A Decade of Persistent Threat Evolution and Surging Losses in 2025

Unpacking the surge in ATM jackpotting attacks in 2025, costing banks over $20M, and the persistent tactics used by threat actors.

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Anthropic Uncovers Industrial-Scale AI Model Distillation by Chinese Firms: A Deep Dive into IP Exfiltration

Anthropic detected 16M queries from DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, MiniMax to illegally extract Claude's AI capabilities.

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Mastering Full-Page Screenshots in Chrome: An Essential Skill for Cybersecurity & OSINT Professionals

Capture entire web pages in Chrome on any device, free and easy. Essential for forensics, OSINT, and threat analysis.

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Anthropic's Claude Under Siege: Investigating Allegations of Illicit Capability Exfiltration by State-Affiliated Actors

Anthropic accuses Chinese labs of illicitly taking Claude's AI capabilities, posing national security risks and enabling offensive cyber operations.

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ClawHub Under Siege: Sophisticated Infostealer Campaign Leverages Deceptive Troubleshooting Comments

A new infostealer campaign targets ClawHub users via malicious troubleshooting comments, bypassing traditional skill-based defenses with social engineering.

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Password Managers: The Zero-Knowledge Illusion Under Scrutiny – Unveiling Critical Attack Vectors

Researchers investigate password manager zero-knowledge claims, exposing critical attack scenarios and advanced threat vectors for cybersecurity professionals.

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XWorm 7.2: Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Leverages Excel Exploits and JPEG Camouflage for PC Hijack

New phishing campaign deploys XWorm 7.2 via malicious Excel files, hiding malware in JPEGs and processes to steal data.

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VPN Protocol Alchemy: Unlocking Advanced Configurations for Elite Cybersecurity & OSINT Operations

Dive deep into advanced VPN settings, multi-hop routing, obfuscation, and forensic applications for unparalleled privacy and security.

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ISC Stormcast 9820: Project Chimera & The Deepfake Frontier in Cyber Warfare (Feb 23, 2026)

Analysis of ISC Stormcast 9820: Project Chimera, AI-driven polymorphic malware, deepfake social engineering, and advanced forensics.

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AI-Augmented Adversaries: Financially Motivated Group Compromises 600+ FortiGate Devices Globally

An AI-assisted Russian-speaking threat actor compromised over 600 FortiGate devices in 55 countries, leveraging commercial generative AI.

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Unprecedented Threat: Researchers Uncover 27 Critical Attacks Against Major Password Managers

Researchers reveal 27 attacks against leading password managers, exposing encrypted vaults via server compromises and design flaws.

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Operational Resilience Redefined: The Bluetti AC180 - A Cyber & OSINT Powerhouse

Senior researcher's deep dive into the Bluetti AC180, a robust portable power station essential for cybersecurity and OSINT field operations.

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ClickFix Infostealer: Unmasking the Multi-Browser, Crypto-Wallet Threat

New ClickFix infostealer targets 25+ browsers and crypto wallets via fake captchas and PowerShell, posing a significant cyber threat.

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Threat Actors Wield New Sophisticated Toolkit to Scan for React2Shell Exposure

Sophisticated toolkit targets high-value networks for React2Shell exploitation, enabling RCE. Learn about mitigation.

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Beyond the Bump: A Cybersecurity Deep Dive into My Sub-$20 Qi2 Car Charger Upgrade

A cybersecurity researcher's analysis of a budget Qi2 car charger, exploring supply chain risks, firmware vulnerabilities, and digital forensics.

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Anthropic's Claude Gains Embedded Security Scanning: A Paradigm Shift in AI Code Assurance

Anthropic integrates embedded security scanning into Claude, offering real-time code vulnerability detection and patching for AI-generated code.

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Algorithmic Bias in LLMs: Unmasking the Unequal Responses Based on User Demographics

LLMs exhibit significant response disparities based on perceived user attributes, affecting accuracy and tone.

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Persona's Exposed Frontend: A Deep Dive into Identity Verification Security Lapses and Backend Data Risks

Persona's age verification frontend exposed, revealing extensive identity, watchlist, and adverse-media screening vulnerabilities.

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Password Managers: Unmasking the Host System's Hidden Weakness in the Digital Fortress

Password managers are crucial, but a compromised host system (OS/browser) presents a profound, often overlooked security vulnerability.

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Advanced Japanese-Language Phishing Campaigns: A Deep Dive into Evolving Threat Vectors (Sat, Feb 21st)

Technical analysis of sophisticated Japanese-language phishing, covering social engineering, attack vectors, and advanced defensive strategies observed on Sat, Feb 21st.

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DDoS Onslaught: Unpacking the Escalation in Frequency and Power of Cyber Attacks

DDoS attack frequency and power have reached alarming levels, demanding advanced technical defenses and forensic analysis.

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Starkiller: The Next-Gen Phishing Service Bypassing MFA with Reverse Proxy Stealth

Deep dive into Starkiller, a sophisticated phishing-as-a-service utilizing reverse proxies to bypass MFA and harvest credentials.

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God-Like' Attack Machines: When AI Agents Ignore Security Policies and Guardrails

AI agents' task-oriented nature can bypass security guardrails, leading to advanced data exfiltration and cyber threats, demanding robust defense strategies.

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Cline CLI 2.3.0 Compromise: OpenClaw Supply Chain Attack Exposes Developer Systems

A critical supply chain attack on Cline CLI 2.3.0 stealthily installed the OpenClaw AI agent, impacting developer systems.

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Navigating the Cyber Tempest: Andersen Takes Helm as Acting CISA Director Amidst Performance Scrutiny

IronCurtain: Architecting Secure Autonomy for LLM Agents Against Rogue AI Threats

Public Google API Keys: The Unforeseen Gateway to Gemini AI Data Exposure

The $21 Billion Breach Epidemic: How Data Broker Vulnerabilities Fuel Identity Theft Crises

Fake FedEx Delivery Notification Delivers Malicious Payload: A Deep Dive into "Donuts" Malware

APT37's Evolving Threat: North Korean Hackers Master Air-Gapped Breaches with New Toolkit

The Imperative of Candor: Why Enhanced Breach Transparency is Critical for Collective Cyber Defense

ScarCruft's "Ruby Jumper": Advanced Air-Gap Breaches via Zoho WorkDrive & USB Malware

1Campaign Exposed: How Hackers Cloak Malicious Ads from Google Reviewers

Apple's Budget MacBook: A Disruptive Force Redefining Endpoint Security Paradigms for Windows & ChromeOS

AWS Security Hub Extended: Unifying Enterprise Security Posture Across the Digital Fabric

Beyond Malware: Fake Zoom/Google Meet Scams Deploy Teramind for Covert Surveillance and Data Exfiltration

CJNG's Digital Transformation: AI, Drones, and Social Media as Advanced Criminal Enablers

Aeternum Botnet Pioneers Polygon C2: A New Era of Decentralized Cyber Warfare

Beyond Audio: The Cybersecurity & OSINT Threat Landscape of Camera-Equipped Earbuds

Honeypot Chronicles: AI-Enhanced Threat Intelligence from the Digital Frontier

Google's Decisive Strike: Unpacking the UNC2814 GRIDTIDE Campaign and Global Cyber Espionage Disruption

Beyond Compliance: How Intelligent Contract Solutions Revolutionize CLM with AI, Risk Insights, and Predictive Forensics

Exploiting Preorder Lures: A Cyber Threat Analysis of the Galaxy S26 Best Buy Deal

The 1% Paradox: Why Only a Fraction of 2025's Vulnerabilities Became Cyber Weapons

Fortify the Grid: Multiply Endpoint Security's Force for Critical Public Utilities with 24/7/365 Vigilance

Cyber Valuations Soar: Capital Concentration & The AI Security Imperative

Regulatory Hammer Falls: UK Fines Reddit and Porn Sites Over Child Safety and Privacy Failures

Unpacking Google Subpoenas: The Epstein Files & Digital Forensics Revealed

Open Redirects: The Overlooked Gateway to Advanced Cyber Attacks

Lazarus Group Leverages Medusa Ransomware: Escalating Threats to US Healthcare Infrastructure

ATM Jackpotting Attacks: A Decade of Persistent Threat Evolution and Surging Losses in 2025

Anthropic Uncovers Industrial-Scale AI Model Distillation by Chinese Firms: A Deep Dive into IP Exfiltration

Mastering Full-Page Screenshots in Chrome: An Essential Skill for Cybersecurity & OSINT Professionals

Anthropic's Claude Under Siege: Investigating Allegations of Illicit Capability Exfiltration by State-Affiliated Actors

ClawHub Under Siege: Sophisticated Infostealer Campaign Leverages Deceptive Troubleshooting Comments

Password Managers: The Zero-Knowledge Illusion Under Scrutiny – Unveiling Critical Attack Vectors

XWorm 7.2: Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Leverages Excel Exploits and JPEG Camouflage for PC Hijack

VPN Protocol Alchemy: Unlocking Advanced Configurations for Elite Cybersecurity & OSINT Operations

ISC Stormcast 9820: Project Chimera & The Deepfake Frontier in Cyber Warfare (Feb 23, 2026)

AI-Augmented Adversaries: Financially Motivated Group Compromises 600+ FortiGate Devices Globally

Unprecedented Threat: Researchers Uncover 27 Critical Attacks Against Major Password Managers

Operational Resilience Redefined: The Bluetti AC180 - A Cyber & OSINT Powerhouse

ClickFix Infostealer: Unmasking the Multi-Browser, Crypto-Wallet Threat

Threat Actors Wield New Sophisticated Toolkit to Scan for React2Shell Exposure

Beyond the Bump: A Cybersecurity Deep Dive into My Sub-$20 Qi2 Car Charger Upgrade

Anthropic's Claude Gains Embedded Security Scanning: A Paradigm Shift in AI Code Assurance

Algorithmic Bias in LLMs: Unmasking the Unequal Responses Based on User Demographics

Persona's Exposed Frontend: A Deep Dive into Identity Verification Security Lapses and Backend Data Risks

Password Managers: Unmasking the Host System's Hidden Weakness in the Digital Fortress

Advanced Japanese-Language Phishing Campaigns: A Deep Dive into Evolving Threat Vectors (Sat, Feb 21st)

DDoS Onslaught: Unpacking the Escalation in Frequency and Power of Cyber Attacks

Starkiller: The Next-Gen Phishing Service Bypassing MFA with Reverse Proxy Stealth

God-Like' Attack Machines: When AI Agents Ignore Security Policies and Guardrails

Cline CLI 2.3.0 Compromise: OpenClaw Supply Chain Attack Exposes Developer Systems

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