North Korea-linked hackers have continued to target the cryptocurrency ecosystem in 2025, and blockchain forensics firms say the tally is already staggering. Analysts at Elliptic report that DPRK-connected actors have stolen over $2 billion in crypto this year, contributing to a multi-year pattern of state-linked thefts that now total several billion dollars. The heist against […]
Malware analysis is one of the most important skills in cybersecurity. But handling malware without proper isolation can lead to system compromise — or worse, network-wide infection. That’s where sandboxing comes in. A malware sandbox is a secure, controlled environment where you can safely detonate and observe malicious files without risking your real system. This
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What Is OSINT? Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is the process of collecting and analyzing publicly available information to support cybersecurity, investigations, and decision-making. It’s a cornerstone skill for ethical hackers, SOC analysts, digital forensics experts, and law enforcement. Unlike hacking or exploitation, OSINT relies only on public data — no system intrusion or illegal access.
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Why use MITRE ATT&CK for threat hunting? MITRE ATT&CK provides a common language for adversary tactics and techniques. For threat hunting, ATT&CK helps teams prioritize hunts, map telemetry gaps, and create repeatable detection playbooks that tie directly to real-world attacker behavior. Benefits: Prerequisites: what you need before you hunt Step-by-step playbook (repeatable) 1) Select &
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The Steam malware outbreak of 2025 has shocked the gaming world — two popular games, BlockBlasters and Chemia, were discovered to contain hidden malware that stole cryptocurrency and sensitive user data. Cybersecurity experts warn that this may be one of the most dangerous supply-chain compromises in gaming history. What Happened In September 2025, reports surfaced
The popular chat platform Discord has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party customer service provider that exposed sensitive user information — including names, email addresses, and even scanned government IDs. The breach, discovered in late September 2025, has raised serious concerns about vendor security and the growing risk of third-party supply chain breaches in
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What Is the CometJacking Attack? In October 2025, researchers uncovered a dangerous new exploit called CometJacking, which abuses AI-powered browsers such as Perplexity AI to steal sensitive information from unsuspecting users. Unlike traditional phishing, where attackers trick victims into entering credentials, CometJacking enables attackers to inject malicious content into AI browser workflows — allowing them
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The Latest on MITRE ATT&CK in 2025 The MITRE ATT&CK framework continues evolving. Its v17 update (released April 2025) introduced expanded platform coverage, new techniques, and improved guidance for defenders. Now, attention turns to ATT&CK v18, expected this October 2025, which promises a major shift: a revamp of detection modeling to better align with real-world
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The Salesforce data breach 2025 is already being called one of the most significant SaaS security incidents in history. A hacker group known as Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters claims to have exfiltrated nearly one billion customer records after a wave of vishing and social engineering attacks targeting Salesforce clients. While Salesforce has confirmed it is investigating
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Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed how businesses operate, from automating processes to enabling real-time decision making. But the same technology is being weaponized by cybercriminals. Security experts now warn about a new wave of AI-driven cyberattacks — including zero-day AI exploits, where autonomous AI agents can find and abuse vulnerabilities before defenders even know they
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