A sophisticated method for establishing persistent backdoors in corporate networks through the abuse of custom Client-Side Extensions (CSEs) in Microsoft Active Directory environments. This technique leverages trusted Windows components to evade detection while providing attackers with privileged system access across…
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Governments Losing Efforts To Gain Backdoor Access To Secure Communications – New Report
A comprehensive analysis reveals that government attempts to weaken encryption and gain backdoor access to secure communications are increasingly failing across multiple jurisdictions, as technology companies and cybersecurity experts continue to resist such measures on both technical and security grounds.…
How to Conduct a Red Team Exercise – Step-by-Step Guide
Red team exercises represent one of the most comprehensive approaches to evaluating an organization’s cybersecurity posture through simulated adversarial attacks. Unlike traditional penetration testing, red team exercises are full-scope, goals-focused adversarial simulation exercises that incorporate physical, electronic, and social forms…
New Research Reveals Strengths and Gaps in Cloud-Based LLM Guardrails
A comprehensive new study has exposed significant vulnerabilities and inconsistencies in the security mechanisms protecting major cloud-based large language model platforms, raising critical concerns about the current state of AI safety infrastructure. The research, which evaluated the effectiveness of content…
Understanding MITRE ATT&CK Framework – Practical Applications for Defenders
The MITRE ATT&CK framework has emerged as the de facto standard for understanding adversarial behavior in cybersecurity, providing defenders with a comprehensive knowledge base to systematically map, detect, and respond to threats. This framework transforms abstract threat intelligence into actionable…
Threat Actors Exploiting DevOps Web Servers Misconfigurations To Deploy Malware
A sophisticated cryptojacking campaign has emerged targeting widely-used DevOps applications through the exploitation of common misconfigurations rather than zero-day vulnerabilities. The campaign, which has been observed targeting HashiCorp Nomad, Consul, Docker API, and Gitea deployments, represents a significant shift in…
Securing Cloud Infrastructure – AWS, Azure, and GCP Best Practices
Cloud security has become a critical cornerstone for organizations migrating to or operating in public cloud environments. With cyberattacks increasing significantly in recent years, implementing robust security practices across Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)…
Mastering Intrusion Detection Systems – A Technical Guide
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) represent a critical component of modern cybersecurity infrastructure, serving as sophisticated monitoring tools that analyze network traffic and system activities to identify potential security threats and policy violations. This comprehensive technical guide explores the fundamental architectures,…
How to Implement Zero Trust Architecture in Enterprise Networks
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) represents a fundamental shift from traditional perimeter-based security models to a comprehensive security framework that assumes no implicit trust within enterprise networks. This implementation approach requires organizations to continuously verify every user, device, and transaction, regardless…
Deep Dive into Endpoint Security – Tools and Best Practices for 2025
The endpoint security landscape in 2025 represents a sophisticated ecosystem of integrated technologies designed to protect increasingly diverse device environments. Organizations must navigate a complex terrain of EDR, XDR, and EPP solutions while implementing Zero Trust architectures and managing unprecedented…