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Microsoft in Cybersecurity Leadership Crisis – Open Letter to the CEO

9 Jul 2024 2 minute read 2 comments Matthew Rosenquist

There is no indication that the root of Microsoft’s cybersecurity issues is being addressed. In fact, all indications are that the executive team is somewhat worried and bewildered at the diverse and numerous issues arising. After many embarrassing...

Historical Hacks: The Target Breach

7 Jul 2024 4 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Looking back in time at one of the largest retail attacks to occur From a security perspective, when you look back at a data breach or cyber security incident, there is often plenty of interesting data that are able to be reviewed to understand how t...

Rising Threat of Russia’s Cyber Warfare

3 Jul 2024 1 minute read 3 comments Matthew Rosenquist

The Cybersecurity Vault - episode 35, with guest Mikko Hypponen.  Some of the most aggressive cyber attacks originate out of Russia.  The 2022 invasion of Ukraine was a pivotal moment for nation state attacks.  Mikko is close to the front lines and...

Radio Hackers: Submitting Your Article

30 Jun 2024 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack In this previous article, we talked about submission standards and some of the things we are looking for from authors as the publication grows. In this article, we’ll provide a...

Cybersecurity is Adversarial – Our Failures are Attackers Opportunities

26 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

  The Cybersecurity Vault - episode 34, with guest Chase Cunningham. We take a hard look at when organizations make big cybersecurity mistakes, how the attackers see those as opportunities, and how they will maneuver to take advantage Chase’s Linked...

How Leaders Build a Strong Security Culture and Bridge the Gap Between Psychology and Cybersecurity

24 Jun 2024 1 minute read 38 comments Matthew Rosenquist

As the saying goes “Culture trumps strategy”, which very much holds true when it comes to cybersecurity! Pooja Shimpi, Sameer Gemawat, and I discuss strategies leaders can use to promote a robust security mindset and a security-first approach within...

Protecting From Cloud Based Attacks - Upcoming Webinar

21 Jun 2024 1 minute read 2 comments Matthew Rosenquist

Cloud attacks are different. Attackers can strike extremely fast using advanced techniques and automation. Is your team prepared to investigate and respond to cloud threats in less than 10 minutes? According to the 555 Benchmark for cloud detection...

Kraken Hacked by Cybersecurity Researchers

21 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Matthew Rosenquist

When cybersecurity researchers break the law, destroy their reputation, and make the bug-bounty research community look bad. TL:DR Researchers found a vulnerability in a cryptocurrency exchange. They notified the company, but then exploited the bug...

Biometrics is Inherently Unreliable

20 Jun 2024 4 minute read 11 comments Debesh Choudhury

While using biometrics recognition can be convenient, but biometrics recognition is inherently probabilistic and not deterministic. The probabilistic trait of biometrics recognition makes it unreliable. Besides, biometrics has many other challenges...

Historical Hacks: The Citibank Hack (1994)

17 Jun 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

This hack exploited dial-up and weak security to steal millions. If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack We’ve talked much about how the earlier days of the internet were a very different time, especially with regard...