Detecting Fast Flux with Sysdig Secure and VirusTotal

On April 3, 2025, the National Security Agency and other partner agencies released a critical advisory about DNS and Fast Flux. They even called it a national security threat due to the potential dangers involved. In this article, we’ll go over what Fast Flux is and how Sysdig Secure detects this attack technique. We’ll also cover gathering potential Fast Flux domain names from VirusTotal.

Phishing Attacks Are Evolving - Is Your Email Security Keeping Up?

A strong email security posture is as much about culture as it is about technology. In the 2022-23 financial year, 78% of Australian businesses offered annual cybersecurity training to their entire workforce; however, only 39% of these businesses provided specialized training for privileged users who are authorized to perform security-relevant functions that ordinary users are not.

Guide to working with auditors: Best practices for startups

Navigating an audit can be complex and time-consuming, but the right preparation and approach can make the process much smoother. Whether you're working toward SOC 2, ISO 27001, or another framework, knowing when to engage auditors, how to provide access, and what to focus on during the audit will set you up for success. ‍ In this guide, we’ll walk through best practices for working with auditors—from initial engagement to ongoing audit management and post-audit steps. ‍
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Embracing the Future: Mastering your cybersecurity strategy with an Identity Driven Security Approach

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, taking control of your cybersecurity strategy is more crucial than ever. Yet, many organizations find themselves at a loss, unsure of where to begin. However, there are a few practical tips that can help companies to navigate this complex terrain.

An Update on QuickShell: Sharing Is Caring about an RCE Attack Chain on Quick Share

Authors: Or Yair, Security Research Team Lead Last August, I shared a blog on my most recent research project with Shmuel Cohen called QuickShell: Sharing Is Caring about an RCE Attack Chain on Quick Share, which we initially presented at DEF CON 32 (2024). In it, we explained how we discovered 10 unique vulnerabilities in Google’s Quick Share data transfer utility, some of which we were able to assemble into an innovative remote code execution (RCE) attack chain against the Windows version.

Achieving Continuous Exposure Management in Cloud-Native Environments

In this webinar, "Achieving Continuous Exposure Management in Cloud-Native Environments," Tally Netzer and Aaron Unterberger from Nucleus dive deep into how modern cloud architectures impact vulnerability and exposure management. You'll learn: Why traditional vulnerability management falls short in cloud-native, ephemeral environments. How fragmented visibility and unclear ownership disrupt effective security practices.

Honoring Dave Täht and his contributions to a better Internet (video calls included)

Dave Täht died this week (August 11, 1965 – April 1, 2025), and Tom Strickx, Principal Network Engineer at Cloudflare, honors his contributions to help build a better Internet. Dave Täht was an American network engineer, musician, lecturer, asteroid exploration advocate, and Internet activist. Without his work, FQ-CoDel wouldn't exist — and low-latency networking, from Wi-Fi to Starlink and video calls, would likely be worse today.