A recent report reveals that three splinter groups from the infamous Conti cybercrime organization have adopted call back phishing as a primary method for breaching targeted networks. This technique marks a significant shift in their approach to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity firm AdvIntel disclosed in a Wednesday report that these three independent…
Advanced Detection and Response: Vega’s Innovative Approach to Cybersecurity A New York-based startup, Vega, has made headlines by securing $65 million in funding to transform enterprise threat detection and response. Founded by Shay Sandler, the former research lead at Granulate, Vega aims to offer a fresh take on how organizations…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CrowdStrike Acquires AI Security Startup Pangea to Enhance AI Protections Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • September 18, 2025 Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer, CrowdStrike (Image: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrike has announced its intention to acquire Pangea, an AI security startup…
Governance & Risk Management, Patch Management, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VA/PT) Startup Plans Unified Remediation for Misconfigurations and Patching, Compliance Michael Novinson ( MichaelNovinson) • September 17, 2025 Tal Kollender, founder and CEO, Remedio (Image: Remedio) Remedio, a startup focusing on device posture management, has successfully secured $65 million…
A targeted cyber intrusion campaign has been actively engaging telecommunications and business process outsourcing (BPO) companies since at least June 2022. This ongoing assault aims to infiltrate mobile carrier networks and is characterized by SIM swapping techniques, as highlighted in recent investigations by CrowdStrike. Researcher Tim Parisi detailed these findings…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Skepticism Surrounds Announcement from Cybercriminal Group Akshaya Asokan • September 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A group of teenage hackers, known for targeting airlines, insurance firms, and casinos in both the United Kingdom and United States, has announced the cessation of their activities. Their…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Endpoint Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development SentinelOne’s Acquisition of Observo AI Enhances Real-Time Data Processing Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 8, 2025 Eran Ashkenazi, Chief Business Officer, SentinelOne (Image: SentinelOne) SentinelOne has announced plans to acquire Observo AI, a data pipeline startup founded…
In an era where cyber threats are not merely evolving but rapidly mutating, the cybersecurity landscape continues to challenge defenses across various sectors, from global financial frameworks to vital infrastructure. With the advent of sophisticated cybercrime, ranging from state-sponsored espionage to ransomware attacks leveraging artificial intelligence, pressing questions arise about…
“Deceptively Normal Network Traffic: Unmasking Hidden Threats”
Jul 02, 2025
Network Security / Threat Detection
With nearly 80% of cyber threats now imitating legitimate user actions, how can leading Security Operations Centers (SOCs) distinguish between authentic traffic and potential hazards? What options remain when traditional firewalls and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems fail to identify critical threats facing your organization? Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations report reveals a troubling increase in breaches at edge devices and VPN gateways, rising from 3% to 22%. EDR tools are increasingly challenged by zero-day exploits, living-off-the-land tactics, and malware-free attacks. According to CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report, almost 80% of identified threats employ malware-free techniques that closely resemble typical user behavior. Conventional detection methods are no longer adequate as threat actors evolve, frequently utilizing sophisticated methods like credential theft or DLL hijacking to evade detection. In light of this, security operations centers (SOCs) are adopting a multi-layered…
Network Traffic May Seem Innocuous, Yet It Could Conceal Significant Threats July 02, 2025 Network Security / Threat Detection As cyber threats increasingly adopt tactics that mimic legitimate user behavior, discerning between legitimate traffic and potentially harmful activity poses a substantial challenge for Security Operations Centers (SOCs). With the rise…
“Deceptively Normal Network Traffic: Unmasking Hidden Threats”
Jul 02, 2025
Network Security / Threat Detection
With nearly 80% of cyber threats now imitating legitimate user actions, how can leading Security Operations Centers (SOCs) distinguish between authentic traffic and potential hazards? What options remain when traditional firewalls and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems fail to identify critical threats facing your organization? Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations report reveals a troubling increase in breaches at edge devices and VPN gateways, rising from 3% to 22%. EDR tools are increasingly challenged by zero-day exploits, living-off-the-land tactics, and malware-free attacks. According to CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report, almost 80% of identified threats employ malware-free techniques that closely resemble typical user behavior. Conventional detection methods are no longer adequate as threat actors evolve, frequently utilizing sophisticated methods like credential theft or DLL hijacking to evade detection. In light of this, security operations centers (SOCs) are adopting a multi-layered…
