Insights on technology, OSINT, and cybersecurity
Every day, valuable information about your business, your competitors, and potential threats sits in plain sight on the internet. Smart business leaders are learning to harness this publicly available information—known as Open Source Intelligence or OSINT—to spot opportunities and threats before they impact the bottom line. Why Should You Care? Consider these real scenarios: A […]
We’ve all been there—staring at yet another “Create a password” form, trying to conjure up something that’s both secure and memorable. Maybe you recycle that trusty password you’ve been using since 2015, just with an exclamation point this time. Or perhaps you diligently create a unique password, only to forget it within the hour. The […]
Picture this: You arrive at work on a Monday morning, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the week. You flip open your laptop, but instead of your familiar desktop, you’re greeted by a red screen with a ticking clock and a message: “Your files have been encrypted. Pay $50,000 in Bitcoin within 72 hours, or […]
Ransomware attacks have become one of the most pervasive and costly cybersecurity threats of our time. These malicious attacks can paralyze businesses, disrupt healthcare systems, and devastate personal finances within hours. Understanding how ransomware works and recognizing the warning signs can mean the difference between a minor security incident and a catastrophic data loss. What […]
A recent ransomware attack on a major utility company has been described by the organization as a “sophisticated” operation. But a closer examination of the timeline, infrastructure, and response raises serious questions about whether this was truly an advanced cyber operation—or simply basic cybercriminal tactics succeeding against woefully inadequate security defenses. The Damning Timeline: Over […]