In the digital age we live in, attackers are continually developing new techniques to compromise computer systems. However, an attack that was first disclosed over a decade ago at Black Hat USA 2011 is still one of the most common ways we compromise a domain admin account on an engagement.

APIs account for more than half of the total traffic of the Internet. They are the building blocks of many modern web applications. As API usage grows, so does the number of API attacks. And so now, more than ever, it’s important to keep these API endpoints secure. Cloudflare’s API Shield solution offers a comprehensive suite of products to safeguard your API endpoints and now we’re excited to give our customers one more tool to keep their endpoints safe.

The MITRE ATT&CKⓇ framework holds immense value in the realm of cybersecurity. With its comprehensive and structured approach, it serves as a powerful tool for understanding and countering complex, multi-vector cyber threats.

Ransomware and cyberattacks are on the rise, and that’s a deeply concerning thought for technology leaders. Considering what a breach could cost, and how long it would take to rectify, it’s no wonder risk mitigation and response is at the forefront of every CTO’s mind. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to a computer system or encrypts files until a ransom is paid. It’s often spread through phishing emails or infected websites.

An abnormally massive focus on business email compromise attacks in Europe has fueled an equally large growth in overall email attacks there, with the U.S. also seeing significant attack growth. We’ve seen a lot of recent reports looking back at 2022 to help provide insight into what to continue to expect this year. But new data from security analysts at Abnormal Security takes us well into June of this year, highlighting the problem of email-based attacks.