By Kaustubh Medhe, Head of Research and Intelligence A recent market survey report (Source: Fortune Business Insights, March 2023) pegged the current market size of the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) […]

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Yaniv Shechtman has over 15 years of expertise in cyber security, AI, and product management. At Check Point, Yaniv’s primary responsibility is to shape Check Point’s Threat Prevention strategy and technologies, ensuring their products are always ahead of modern attackers, and are able to prevent zero-day threats before anyone else.  In this exclusive CyberTalk interview, Yaniv […]

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In January 2023, the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council conducted its Blockchain Use Case Summit. NIST researcher Michael Pease presented in its panel, “Operationalizing, Blockchain – Manufacturing, Supply Chains, Stablecoins

Patch management is an essential practice for businesses to maintain the security and stability of their IT infrastructure. Patches are released by software vendors to fix vulnerabilities and enhance performance, and failing to manage these patches can lead to security breaches and system failures. In this article, we will be discussing what are the best […]

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After weeks of silence, the UK’s Criminal Records Office (ACRO) has issued a statement saying that the issues with the website that have been ongoing since January 17 were caused by a “cyber security incident.” ACRO manages criminal record information, conducting checks on individuals as necessary to determine if they have any convictions, cautions, or […]

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A recent data breach affecting Taiwanese PC parts maker MSI (Micro-Star International) has been listed on the extortion portal of a new ransomware gang known as ‘Money Message’. The threat actors claim to have stolen source code from the company’s network. MSI is one of the most well-known names in the global hardware market, producing […]

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In today’s digital age, it is crucial for businesses to protect their sensitive data and computer systems from cyber threats. One effective way of doing so is by implementing a software restriction policy. But what exactly is a software restriction policy? And how can it benefit your organization? In this article, we will explore the […]

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At the mention of island hopping, you’re likely dreaming about adventures in Hawaii, the Caribbean, or similar destinations with majestic views and white-sand beaches. In the context of cyber security, island hopping refers to a sophisticated type of cyber attack. This technique is used by attackers as a means of circumventing advanced cyber […]

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A threat hunting framework is a collation of data-driven adversarial scenarios, backed up by hypothetical, field-tested, or time-honored TTPs (i.e., Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures). Serving a wide array of security-wise needs such as baselining, forecasting, threat modeling, vulnerability discovery, and incident response optimization. In this article, we’re going to explore model-based threat hunting, go over […]

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