How Can Prior Charges Impact A Current Criminal Case?

How Can Prior Charges Impact A Current Criminal Case?

Jan 2, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
You are sitting in a crowded courtroom, waiting for your name to be called, and your mind keeps going back to that old arrest you thought was behind you. It was dismissed, so it should not matter now, right? Many people are shocked to learn how much their past can still shape a current criminal case. Courts have been using criminal history against defendants since 1773, when Connecticut first passed a law increasing penalties for repeat offenders. Understanding how your record works is the first step to protecting yourself.
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Beaconing Detection: How Attackers Stay Hidden

Jan 1, 2026 By SafeAeon Inc. In SafeAeon
Attackers, after an initial compromise, look to remain inside a network for as long as possible. For this, they use different methods. Beaconing is one of the common techniques used to maintain this access. Beaconing activity can easily blend into normal traffic and can remain unnoticed for long periods. Therefore, it is important for IT and security teams to understand how beaconing works in order to effectively carry out beaconing detection and response.
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Why Unmanaged IoT Devices Are the Biggest Security Blind Spot in 2026

Jan 1, 2026 By Claire Tennant In Device Authority
The rapid expansion of connected devices has fundamentally changed how organisations operate. From smart sensors and industrial controllers to gateways, cameras, and embedded systems, IoT has become integral to modern business. Digital transformation is accelerating the adoption of IoT technologies, increasing the attack surface and making IoT security a critical component of modern cybersecurity strategies.
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Episode 5 - Detecting DNS Covert Channels in the Wild (Part 1)

Jan 1, 2026 By Corelight In Corelight
In Episode 5 of Corelight Defenders, I, Richard Bejtlich, engage with Corelight's co-founder and chief scientist, Vern Paxson, to delve into the intricate world of DNS covert channels. We explore how adversaries exploit DNS lookups to silently communicate within tightly controlled enterprise environments. Vern explains various methods attackers may use, from encoding data in seemingly benign domain names to manipulating the timing of requests. Our discussion highlights the challenges of detecting these covert channels, especially in the presence of network monitoring.
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Account Takeover Prevention for Credit Unions: What Actually Works in 2026

Jan 1, 2026 By Julian Agudelo In Memcyco
Account takeover prevention for credit unions has reached an inflection point. One concept underpins most modern failures: the timing gap, the period between a member engaging with a scam or impersonation interaction and the moment a security or fraud team becomes aware of risk. During this gap, access is often treated as legitimate even though compromise has already occurred.
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AI and the Vanishing Entry Level Security Jobs in 2025

Jan 1, 2026 By Razorthorn Security In Razorthorn
The Razorwire Christmas Party 2025 episode compares automation in law and cybersecurity, where junior roles shrink and the talent pipeline starts to break. AI pressure on tier one soc work in 2025 leaves new entrants with debt and fewer real training grounds, raising hard questions about the future of senior expertise.
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December Release Rollup: Model Selector, Splunk Integration, and More

Dec 31, 2025 By Sanjay Kosuri In Egnyte
We’re excited to share new updates and enhancements for December, including: For more info on these updates, see the list below and read the detailed articles. Please join the Egnyte Community to get the latest updates, chat with experts, share feedback, and learn from other users.
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