Windows NTLM Vulnerability: CVE-2025-24054 Exploitation Risk
April 18, 2025
The Windows NTLM vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24054, has emerged as a critical concern for cybersecurity experts, given its widespread exploitation in recent weeks.Despite NTLM being deprecated by Microsoft, it continues to be an integral part of many organizations' authentication processes, leaving them at risk.
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Credential Theft: Rising Threats and 2024 Attack Trends
April 17, 2025
Credential theft is becoming a critical cybersecurity threat as cybercriminals refine their attacks, focusing less on flashy ransomware incidents and more on stealthy data breaches.Recent reports indicate that almost one in three cyber incidents in 2024 involved the compromise of user credentials, underscoring the escalating danger of credential theft.
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Initial Access Brokers: The Hidden Threat of Cybercrime
April 11, 2025
Initial access brokers (IABs) are emerging as a significant threat in today’s landscape of cybercrime, serving as the crucial intermediary between compromised systems and those seeking to exploit them.While these brokers do not directly carry out ransomware attacks, they play a pivotal role in the underground ecosystem by auctioning off access to infiltrated networks, particularly targeting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
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Network-Based Malware Detection Surges by 94% in 2024
April 10, 2025
Network-based malware detection has emerged as a critical defensive strategy in response to a staggering 94% surge in cyber threats reported by WatchGuard Technologies in Q4 2024.This alarming trend highlights an overall rise in malware detections, particularly with Gateway AntiVirus and Advanced Persistent Threat defenses showing significant increases.
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Ransomware Attacks Surge: Latest Threat Intelligence Report
March 27, 2025
Ransomware attacks have surged dramatically, with the latest threat intelligence report indicating a staggering 132 percent increase in incidents despite a notable 35 percent decline in ransom payments.This alarming trend highlights the evolving strategies employed by cybercriminals who are pivoting towards more persistent and aggressive ransomware efforts.
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Deepfake Security Threats: Understanding and Combating Risks
March 27, 2025
Deepfake security threats have emerged as a pressing challenge in our digitally connected world, where advanced deepfake technology can create remarkably convincing audio and visual content.As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the methods employed by malicious actors for deepfake attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leading to significant cybersecurity threats against individuals and organizations alike.
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