From Awareness to Action: Why Threat Hunting Is the Missing Link in Cyber Readiness
TLDR Security awareness alone does not stop breaches. It must be paired with proactive threat hunting. Threat hunting creates a continuous exposure management loop that drives real remediation. What happened…
Weekly Threat Landscape: Zero‑Day Exploits, Ransomware Coalitions, and AI‑Powered Malware
TLDRZero‑day in Oracle EBS exploited by Cl0p. Ransomware cartel formed, AI‑assisted malware disrupted.Supply‑chain npm phishing spikes. Critical CVEs demand immediate patching.What happenedThe security community observed a surge of high‑impact incidents…
SonicWall SSL VPN Breach: What You Need to Know and How to Respond
TLDR Huntress found over 100 compromised SonicWall SSL VPN accounts across 16 customers. Reset passwords, enable MFA, and audit remote access now. What happened On October 4, 2025, threat actors…
Payroll Hijack Campaign by Storm-2657: A Deep Dive and Action Plan
TLDRStorm-2657 steals payroll data by compromising employee accounts. The group targets U.S. universities and redirects salary payments to attacker‑controlled accounts.Use password‑less MFA, audit HR SaaS activity, and watch for unusual…
SonicWall Cloud Backup Breach Exposes Global Firewall Configurations
TLDR Unauthorized actors accessed SonicWall cloud backup files for all customers. Encrypted credentials and configurations are now exposed; immediate checks and remediation are required. What happened On October 9, 2025…
Password Graveyard Webinar Reveals Real Risks and Practical Defenses
TLDR Weak passwords still cause massive breaches. A new webinar shows why complexity alone fails and offers a three‑step mitigation plan. IT leaders can learn real‑world breach stories and adopt…
Why Traditional Password Rules Fail and What Leaders Can Do Today
TLDR Weak passwords cost organizations millions. Traditional complexity rules no longer stop attackers. Learn three practical steps to reduce risk and protect credentials now. What happened The Hacker News partnered…
BatShadow’s Go‑Based Vampire Bot Targets Job Seekers and Marketers
TLDR BatShadow, a Vietnamese threat group, runs a new Go‑based campaign called Vampire Bot. The malware spreads via fake job description files and steals data, captures screens, and talks to…
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Penetration Tester in 2025
From Zero to Hired: Your Roadmap to a Thriving Career in Ethical Hacking The cybersecurity industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with penetration testers (ethical hackers) among the most sought-after professionals.…
Ultimate CTF Event Hosting Platform Comparison: Parrot CTFs vs CTFd vs Hack The Box vs TryHackMe
Planning a Hackathon or Corporate CTF Challenge? Here's Your Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Platform In today's competitive cybersecurity landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to Capture the Flag (CTF)…