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One of the most dangerous aspects of the dark web is that it provides like-minded threat actors a haven to gather, discuss, develop, and sell access to technology companies, which are often the first link in a supply chain attack. Alternatively, it's an environment where those looking to enter the world of cybercrime and initiate a third-party attack can buy the tools necessary to begin their operation. Trustwave SpiderLabs report Technology Industry Deep Dive.

The line between human and machine is blurring—and it’s not a question of whether machines can do more, but how far we’re willing to let them go. The frontier lies in tackling the chaos and solving the fragmented processes that slow enterprises: siloed rulebooks, scattered pricing spreadsheets, and manual approvals.

For security teams, it’s no great revelation to say that DNS cache poisoning prevention is essential for guarding against attacks using that vector. But it’s easier said than done. While traditional network-layer defenses like DNSSEC reduce poisoning risk, they can’t fully prevent it. Downstream – after redirection – bad actors await, ready to harvest credentials, bypass MFA, and take over accounts.

Aflac, one of the largest American insurance companies, reported that cybercriminals breached its systems on June 20, 2025. Suspicious activity first occurred on Aflac’s U.S. network on June 12, and Aflac initiated its incident response plan to contain the spread of the cyber attack within several hours. At the time of this writing, Aflac’s investigation is still in the early stages, and the insurance giant hasn’t reported on how many of its customers were affected.

The GDPR has compelled a shift in how companies manage personal data. At the heart of GDPR is the requirement to safeguard customer data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. GDPR vulnerability assessment is a basic requirement, whether you’re based in the EU or not. If you process the data of EU residents, this assessment isn’t optional.

A new survey has found that 64% of C-Suite executives in cybersecurity or data center roles view data breaches and ransomware attacks as the top threat to companies over the next decade.

The Digital era brings both speed and risk; while digitalization is making the process faster, the risk of hackers and data threats is increasing on the other hand. This is where Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) steps in as a digital super hero, Introduced by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in 2020 CMMC acts as a safeguard to protect the government’s digital secrets from cyber threats.

The popular doughnut and coffeehouse chain Krispy Kreme was established in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It has grown over the years and currently operates 1,500 shops and 17,900 points of access in 40 nations. Krispy Kreme has a workforce of more than 22,800 workers worldwide. It recently adopted a digital transformation initiative, which included online ordering modes for better operational efficiency.

FedRAMP has strict requirements for the security of the companies looking to earn their certification. Among the many requirements you need to navigate are tests from your C3PAO, simulating malicious actors and common threat vectors. In order to understand what you need to do to pass, it’s worth going over what penetration testing is, what red teaming is, what the scope of FedRAMP pen testing includes, and what the rules of engagement encompass.

As cyber threats grow in frequency and sophistication, organizations are increasingly turning to managed security services to help monitor, detect, and respond to attacks. Two prominent security solutions have emerged to these needs: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR). While both aim to enhance an organization's ability to detect and respond to threats, they differ significantly in scope, capabilities, and suitability for various environments.