Cybercrime isn’t standing still. Attackers are getting stealthier, using the same tools and techniques once reserved for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers. Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on how threat actors leverage Windows Task Scheduler to embed persistent malware, focusing on a recent campaign using a customized variant of the notorious Havoc framework. If…
Imagine searching Google for a trusted software tool—maybe PuTTY or Zoom—only to unwittingly download malware that quietly siphons your data. This isn’t a hypothetical scare: it’s the reality for thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) targeted by a sophisticated SEO poisoning campaign in 2025. In this deep dive, we’ll unravel how cybercriminals manipulated search…
If you’re following cybersecurity news—or just worried about ransomware—you’ve probably heard the latest bombshell: Hunters International, one of the most notorious ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups, has announced it’s closing up shop. Not only that, but they’re offering free decryptors to all their victims. For many, this news brings a wave of relief, curiosity, and a whole…
Cybersecurity headlines can often feel like background noise—until a threat gets close to home. The latest alert from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) changes the game for anyone managing or relying on digital infrastructure. On Monday, CISA added four critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing real-world attacks and…
Are you planning your migration away from Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019—or perhaps still weighing whether to take the leap? If so, you’re not alone. With Microsoft setting the end-of-life (EOL) deadline for these ubiquitous productivity suites in October 2025, IT teams everywhere are heads-down, plotting their next moves. But as you map out your…
If you’re a CISO facing sleepless nights over your open cyber roles, you’re not alone. The cybersecurity workforce squeeze is nothing new—but right now, a unique opportunity has emerged. Thanks to sweeping federal job cuts and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) aggressive downsizing, thousands of highly skilled federal cyber professionals are suddenly available. The…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was created to stand as America’s digital shield—protecting our infrastructure, businesses, and even daily life from cyber threats. But right now, CISA’s facing its biggest test yet. Imagine a team of elite firefighters suddenly missing a third of its crew—while being asked to fight bigger blazes with less…
Cybersecurity is in a constant state of flux, with new threats emerging as quickly as old ones are addressed. But every so often, a group appears that truly disrupts the status quo—one that adapts, innovates, and spreads faster than most defenders can keep up. The recently discovered Bert ransomware group is rapidly proving to be…
Have you ever wished you could bring your favorite character—or even your pet—to life, holding a conversation in real time, with their mouth, eyes, and body moving just as naturally as a real human? Or maybe you’ve longed for a way to create dynamic, share-worthy animated videos from a single photo, without any technical expertise?…
What if you could send private, encrypted messages to people nearby—without using Wi-Fi, cell data, or even creating an account? Imagine chatting in a crowded protest, a disaster zone, or a packed conference hall, all without fear of surveillance or network outages. Sounds like science fiction, right? As of June 2024, it’s a beta reality,…
