Dark Web Credit Card Fraud: Detecting and Preventing Credit Card Fraud
Earlier this year, a New York man pled guilty to managing a credit card theft scheme responsible for stealing $1,500,000 from 4,000 account holders between 2015 and 2018. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, the ring of thieves obtained the credit card information on the dark web, and used that information to create their […]
Top Threat Hunting Tools for 2023
Threat hunting is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity that involves actively searching for and identifying potential security threats before they can cause significant damage. In 2023, threat hunting tools are expected to play an increasingly important role in helping organizations detect and respond to security threats. This article will provide an overview of the top […]
Telegram and OSINT Investigations: An Essential Platform in 2023
Telegram has become an increasingly significant platform in the realm of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations by 2023, providing valuable insights into cybercriminal activities and other threat indicators. As a messaging app offering end-to-end encryption and privacy features, it has attracted a diverse range of users, including those involved in illicit activities. This article will […]
Preventing Account Takeover Attacks: Ways to Reduce Risk
Account takeover attacks (ATOs) have become an increasingly prevalent and costly threat to individuals and organizations alike. Cybercriminals use various methods, such as phishing, credential stuffing, and exploiting leaked data, to gain unauthorized access to user accounts and exploit them for financial gain or other malicious purposes. In this article, we will explore account takeover […]
5 Common Ransomware Attack Vectors
Ransomware attacks have become an increasingly prevalent cyber threat, affecting organizations of all sizes and industries. These malicious software programs encrypt the victim’s data and demand a ransom in exchange for the decryption key. With the commodification of cybercrime, threat actors are escalating from single extortion ransomware model to double and triple extortion. Read our […]
Deep Web Intelligence: The Complete 2023 Guide
The internet is a vast digital landscape that can extend beyond the public facing part many see each day. Typically, the public facing portion of the internet that is seen today is called the clear or surface web. Aside from the clear web, there are facets of the internet that are visible but not indexed by […]
Open Source Threat Intelligence Tools & Feeds: A Complete 2023 List
The rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape demands constant vigilance from organizations seeking to protect their digital assets. Open source threat intelligence tools and feeds have emerged as invaluable resources in this endeavor, offering insights into current trends, vulnerabilities, and threat actors. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of open source threat intelligence […]
What are Indicators of Compromise in Threat Intelligence?
Managing security in today’s highly interconnected world can be like trying to put out fires with a collection of squirt guns. You have the tools, but they never feel powerful enough. With security teams working tirelessly to protect systems, networks, and data, they need the information that empowers them by helping them prioritize their activities. […]
Attack Surface Analysis: 3 Keys to Success
Attack surfaces are constantly expanding. Thanks to prevalent use of the cloud, more interconnected applications, and more smart devices, the digital footprints of most organizations are growing. With those apps and devices, however, come more vulnerabilities for attackers to exploit. According to a recent report, 2 out of 3 organizations say their external attack surface […]
Threat Intelligence Management: Best Practices
Security teams rely on threat intelligence like a ship’s captain relies on a lighthouse. The information enables them to see new risks and steer clear of known threats. While threat intelligence provides benefits, many security teams struggle to use it effectively. They collect the information from various tools, meaning that they have no single source […]
