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Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
Unified Communications

Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

Senior staff are increasingly in the crosshairs as suspected former Black Basta affiliates use Teams impersonation to seize remote access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns
Malware

Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns

Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push
Firewalls

SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push

China-linked Warlock ransomware group exploits SmarterMail flaw for admin takeovers, chaining features to gain full Windows control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains
Data Protection

Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains

Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
Distributed Denial of Service

Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns

Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.

By Dr Aditya Sood • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
DivisionHex launches new framework to streamline exposure management
Cloud Security

DivisionHex launches new framework to streamline exposure management

DivisionHex launches a new framework leveraging Tenable One to help firms prioritise cyber exposure risks and improve security defence strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk
Ransomware

Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk

Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner
Semiconductors

Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner

Silent Push launches upgraded Threat Intelligence Management with Feed Scanner interface to boost enterprises' early cyber threat detection and response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework

The IT-ISAC reveals 58 high-risk cyber adversaries targeting the sector, urging companies to adopt a new risk assessment framework to mitigate threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Gartner report criticises SOAR systems, Acora defends approach
Security Information and Event Management

Gartner report criticises SOAR systems, Acora defends approach

A new Gartner report criticising SOAR systems for high costs and unmet promises has stirred controversy, with Acora defending its approach to optimising SOAR technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Defending against APTs: A learning exercise with Kimsuky
Malware

Defending against APTs: A learning exercise with Kimsuky

Rapid7 Labs' new paper reveals Kimsuky's sophisticated tactics, providing vital insights for security teams to bolster defences against these advanced persistent threats.

By Raj Samani • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Ransomware

Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI

The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
ReliaQuest reveals BlackSuit ransomware details in 2024 customer incident
Virtual Private Networks

ReliaQuest reveals BlackSuit ransomware details in 2024 customer incident

In April 2024, ReliaQuest uncovered a cyberattack by the BlackSuit ransomware group, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for improved security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report
Multi-factor authentication

AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report

ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Mandiant uncovers intricate UNC5325 cyber attacks on Ivanti devices
Malware

Mandiant uncovers intricate UNC5325 cyber attacks on Ivanti devices

Cybersecurity company Mandiant has identified that actor UNC5325 exploits an Ivanti zero-day vulnerability, utilising evasive techniques and malware to persistently infiltrate devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Alarming lack of API visibility among enterprises: Cequence
Application Programming Interface

Alarming lack of API visibility among enterprises: Cequence

New research highlights APIs are now a leading attack vector, posing new and significant threats to organisations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023

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