Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

2024 is behind us, but the cybersecurity lessons it left behind are still highly relevant. Data breaches remain a persistent threat to large enterprises and government agencies, as the data they store is prized by organizations and a prized target for cybercriminals. Attacks have economic consequences and serious reputational and legal repercussions, putting business stability at risk.

In 2024 threat actors were trying to abuse GitHub even more severely than before. There were detected thousands of “ghost accounts” spreading malware. Hackers were also trying to succeed in their malware campaigns using not only repositories but also comments. Moreover, multiple organizations that store their source code on GitHub have experienced data leakage and data breaches. Among those companies are The New York Times, Mercedes Benz, Ultralitics, etc.

Traditional security concepts are no longer relevant since data breaches are more complex and destructive than ever. Perimeter protections are no longer sufficient for organizations since attacks can originate from both within and outside the network. Modern cybersecurity problems may be solved with zero trust data protection, which makes sure that no system, person, or device is trusted by default.

In the current digital world, our financial and personal data is more susceptible than ever. Cybercriminals are always searching for methods to use stolen data, and the dark web is one of the riskiest locations they visit. The dark web is a covert area of the internet where illegal operations, such the purchase and sale of credentials and private data that have been stolen, occur.

Server Message Block (SMB) is a ubiquitous protocol used for file sharing, remote access, and resource management across enterprise networks. While critical for business operations, its misconfigurations can expose vulnerabilities to attackers. In this blog post, we’ll dive into a real-world red team operation where a simple yet effective PowerShell-based tool led us from SMB enumeration to full network takeover.

Learn why IT inventory management is crucial, how it differs from asset management, and how next-gen software is set to advance your organization.

FedRAMP is a key part of maintaining the digital security of the federal government, by way of enforcing security rules across departments and the cloud service providers that work with them. Any CSP that wishes to work with a federal agency or department and handle controlled information needs to obtain an authority to operate (ATO) from the program management office. Part of that ATO is the continuous monitoring of the CSP’s systems to ensure ongoing security in a changing world.

DeepSeek’s latest large language models (LLMs), DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1, have captured global attention for their advanced capabilities, cost-efficient development, and open-source accessibility. These innovations have the potential to be transformative, empowering organizations to seamlessly integrate LLM-based solutions into their products. However, the open-source release of such powerful models also raises critical concerns about potential misuse, which must be carefully addressed.

In 2024 threat actors were trying to abuse GitHub even more severely than before. There were detected thousands of “ghost accounts” spreading malware. Hackers were also trying to succeed in their malware campaigns using not only repositories but also comments. Moreover, multiple organizations that store their source code on GitHub have experienced data leakage and data breaches. Among those companies are The New York Times, Mercedes Benz, Ultralitics, etc.

As enterprises continue to adopt hybrid and multi-cloud environments, the complexity of managing network security has increased significantly. Attack Surface Management (ASM) has emerged as a critical capability for identifying, monitoring, and mitigating risks across these dynamic environments. Forward Networks’ innovative digital twin technology delivers a compelling solution that addresses the challenges of effective ASM practices.