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Ransomware is evolving—and it's targeting your blind spots. Attackers now encrypt files remotely over SMB shares using stolen credentials and unmanaged systems, bypassing traditional defenses. CrowdStrike closes this gap with File System Containment, a powerful Falcon Endpoint Security feature that detects ransomware-style behaviors like mass encryption and blocks destructive file actions instantly—directly at the endpoint, without relying on cloud checks or process termination.

Juice jacking is a security exploit in which devices are compromised when plugged into an infected USB charging station or port, or when using an infected charging cable. Learn more about juice jacking and how you can protect yourself.

Have you ever wondered if a website is legitimate or a scam? Watch this video to learn five easy ways you can check if a website is safe and how to avoid sketchy websites in the future.

A pretexting attack is a type of social engineering attack in which the threat actor persuades their target to reveal sensitive information or send money by making up a story – hence the word “pretext.” Learn more about pretexting attacks, how they work and how you can protect yourself.

What happens when real attackers target your infrastructure —and your team has to defend it in real time? This 24-minute cybersecurity documentary takes you inside a high-stakes Red Team vs Blue Team exercise, where Persistent Security simulates an advanced attack on Teleport’s Identity Security team. As the defenders race to detect, respond, and protect their systems, the film reveals the pressure, strategy, and human dynamics behind modern threat detection.

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What does it take to stay calm in the face of constant cyber pressure—and why does that mindset matter more than ever? In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner speaks with Den Jones, founder and CEO of 909Cyber, about his transition from enterprise chief security officer (CSO) to cybersecurity consultant.

In this episode of Frameworks for Growth, Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo sits down with Bret Taylor, Co-founder and CEO of Sierra, to discuss the evolution of technology, from the early days of cloud at Salesforce, to enterprise-ready AI companies—plus cultural lessons from companies like Google and Facebook, and what it takes to launch successful AI startups today. Bret shares insights from decades at the forefront of tech innovation—including his time as co-CEO of Salesforce and CTO of Facebook—offering advice for founders navigating today’s market and tomorrow’s challenges.

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community: https://community.limacharlie.com/

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