Threat Spotlight: Threat Intelligence & Geopolitical Risk in 2023
Executive Overview How do geopolitics affect cybersecurity for organizations in different areas of the world? Holden Triplett has years of experience in national security issues, including his role as the former Director of Counterintelligence at the National Security Council in the U.S. White House. In his role, he focused on coordinating policies to address U.S. […]
Threat Spotlight: AI and Machine Learning
Executive Summary Check out our full webinar recording, AI and Machine Learning: The Future of Cybersecurity in 2023, and/or keep reading for the highlights. AI and Cybersecurity Applications There’s a misconception that using AI means that the machine is analyzing larger quantities of data. Rather, the machine may be able to spot patterns that would’ve […]
The Cybercrime Assembly Line
Back in 2018, the Center for Strategic and International Studies came to the conclusion that cybercrime cost the world an approximate $600 billion annually, nearly 1% of global GDP. The cyber threat landscape has been constantly evolving, and the amount of money lost to cybercrime has only been increasing. According to IBM, the cost of […]
Illicit Telegram Groups: A New Dark Web Frontier?
The shady underworld of the dark web provides cybercriminals with an outlet to trade stolen information, tools, or malware, hold victims of cyber attacks to ransom, and discuss their targets and tactics. But the dark web forums that normally host illicit marketplaces and discussions are starting to lose their allure. Find out why the messaging […]
Threat Spotlight: Top Illicit Sources to Monitor in 2023
Executive Overview The top illicit communities to monitor this year are a mix of dark web forums, markets/autoshops, and illicit communities across the instant messaging app Telegram. Most of them had previously existed, and are more recently gaining traction. A comprehensive cyber threat intelligence strategy includes following a wide range of illicit sources to best […]
Threat Spotlight: 12 Days of Threats
Executive Summary 1. Russian Market (Infected Devices & the Growing Threat of Stealer Malware) Infected device markets sell access to infected computers and browser fingerprints that can be used by threat actors to compromise online accounts. Like identity theft, the infected device can reveal a wealth of personal information about the victim, like where they […]
Social Network of Information: How Threat Actors Take Advantage of Social Media
Social media platforms serve many important functions like connecting long distance family members, reconnecting old friends, finding jobs, and more. However, as they store and encourage sharing personal information such as birthdays, locations, and hobbies, the wrong person putting these pieces together can lead to harmful repercussions. Social media companies hold millions of peoples’ personal […]
Threat Spotlight: Dark Web Data Breaches
Executive Summary There are 10 billion stolen credentials on the dark web. They continue to be one of the top means of compromise for cyberattacks and could lead to disastrous data breaches for individuals and organizations. Flare’s Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Yohan Trépanier Montpetit and Director of Marketing Eric Clay talk through the findings […]
Threat Spotlight: Cyber Warfare & Security in the 21st Century
Executive Summary Michael Morell is a career intelligence analyst with decades of experience in national cybersecurity. He’s served in roles like Former Deputy Director and twice Acting Director of the CIA from 2009 to 2013. Norman Menz, CEO of Flare, co-founded the third-party risk management provider Prevalent, before joining AI-driven vulnerability management startup Delve as […]
Threat Spotlight: Key Trends in Illicit Communities
Executive Summary Over the years, we’ve been monitoring illicit communities on the clear web, dark web, and instant messaging platforms, and observing interesting trends. These trends have also given us an idea of what to expect going into 2023. Check out our full webinar recording, Illicit Communities in 2022: Key Trends to Monitor for Illicit […]
