Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

August 2023

Do You Use ChatGPT at Work? These are the 4 Kinds of Hacks You Need to Know About.

From ChatGPT to DALL-E to Grammarly, there are countless ways to leverage generative AI (GenAI) to simplify everyday life. Whether you’re looking to cut down on busywork, create stunning visual content, or compose impeccable emails, GenAI’s got you covered—however, it’s vital to keep a close eye on your sensitive data at all times.

Common Hacker Tools that Complement Mimikatz

Mimikatz is a popular post-exploitation tool that hackers use for lateral movement and privilege escalation. While Mimikatz is quite powerful, it does have some important limitations: As a result, other toolkits have been created to complement Mimikatz. This article explains how three of them — Empire, DeathStar and CrackMapExec — make attacks easier for adversaries.

Behind the Mask of Anonymous Sudan: An Analysis

Anonymous Sudan is a rapidly expanding and influential group of hacktivists that identify themselves as Sudanese, motivated by both religious and political beliefs. Since January 2023, they have been carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, allegedly motivated by defending Islam against Western nations. These attacks have disrupted critical infrastructure and various global sectors, including finance and healthcare.

Hackers vs. The Automotive Industry: Vulnerabilities Identified in Hyundai

Technology has greatly transformed the automotive industry, bringing both advancements and new challenges. The reliance on connectivity and software in cars has opened the door to cyber threats, making cybersecurity a crucial concern for the automobile industry. With the increasing complexity of modern cars, there are now around 150 Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and an astonishing 100 million lines of code. Even simple functions like opening car windows require multiple software systems.

Understanding RockYou.txt: A Tool for Security and a Weapon for Hackers

In the realm of cybersecurity, the RockYou.txt wordlist has become a household name. It’s a tool used by security professionals to test the strength of network security. However, like many tools in the digital world, it can also be misused by malicious actors. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the history of RockYou.txt, its uses and how to protect your organization from potential threats associated with it.