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The NationStates Incident Through the CyberLeveling Lens (2026)
An analysis of the NationStates data breach using the CyberLeveling Breach Anatomy Model, highlighting a classic application-layer compromise.
Crunchbase and the ShinyHunters Vishing Campaign (2026)
An analysis of the Crunchbase data breach, applying the CyberLeveling Breach Anatomy Model to understand the vishing campaign and its impact.
How to Write a High-Quality Penetration Testing Report
A guide on how to structure a professional penetration testing report, what each section should contain, and why clear communication is critical for delivering value.
CVE-2026-25200 & CVE-2026-25202 Critical CVEs Alert: MagicINFO 9 Server at Risk
An analysis of two critical vulnerabilities (CVSS 9.8) in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server, including unrestricted file upload and hardcoded credentials, and recommendations for defenders.
What Is Censys? A Beginner’s Guide to Internet Intelligence
A beginner's guide to Censys, the internet intelligence platform that helps organizations discover and secure their publicly exposed infrastructure.
What Is MISP? A Practical Guide to Threat Intelligence Sharing
A practical guide to MISP, the open-source platform for collecting, sharing, and operationalizing cyber threat intelligence.
The Notepad++ Update Compromise: What Happened, Why It Was Targeted, and What Defenders Should Learn
An analysis of the Notepad++ update compromise, a selective supply chain attack where malicious updates were delivered to high-value targets.
From Alerts to Answers: Why Identity, Asset, and Network Context Matter in Security Operations
An explanation of how identity inventory, asset inventory, and network diagrams provide the essential context SOC analysts need to turn raw alerts into meaningful investigations.
SOC Metrics Explained: Core Metrics, Triage Metrics, and How to Use Them Without Lying to Yourself
A practical, maturity-driven guide to Security Operations Center (SOC) metrics, explaining what to measure and how to interpret them without creating false confidence.
Deepfakes on the Internet - How to Identify Them and How to Avoid Being Manipulated
An explanation of how deepfakes work, how to spot them, and what individuals and organizations can do to mitigate the risks of manipulation and fraud.
The Forgotten Attack Surface: Why Internal Phones and Printers Must Be Secured
An analysis of why internal devices like printers and IP phones are a high-value, often-ignored attack surface for attackers.
SoundCloud Data Breach Analysis: A CyberLeveling Breach Anatomy Model Review
A structured analysis of the SoundCloud data breach affecting 29.8 million users, using the CyberLeveling Breach Anatomy Model to review the incident's surface, intrusion, and impact.
When Security Software Becomes the Attack Vector: The eScan Antivirus Update Compromise
An analysis of the eScan antivirus update compromise, where a legitimate update channel was used to deliver malicious code, highlighting the risks of supply-chain attacks.
Threat Hunting in Web Traffic
A practical guide for analysts on how to hunt for threats in web traffic, focusing on patterns, context, and identity over simple indicators.
Why Only Blocking AI Tools Doesn’t Stop Shadow AI
An analysis of why blocking AI tools fails to stop Shadow AI, drawing lessons from the CISA ChatGPT incident and outlining a more effective, governance-based approach.
Vishing for Access: How SaaS, Identity, and Human Trust Are Being Abused at Scale
An analysis of the pattern where attackers combine vishing, identity abuse, and SaaS misconfigurations to compromise corporate environments, often without traditional exploits.
Zero Trust in Practice: What Phase One and Phase Two Really Mean for Security Teams
A practical look at Zero Trust maturity, explaining what Phase One and Phase Two mean for security teams on the ground and why many organizations struggle to progress.
Understanding CVE-2025-26385: A Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability in Johnson Controls Metasys (CVSS 10.0)
An analysis of CVE-2025-26385, a critical remote SQL injection vulnerability in Johnson Controls Metasys, and why it poses a severe risk to operational technology and smart building infrastructure.
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerabilities: January 2026 Disclosure Explained
An explanation of the critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities disclosed by SolarWinds for its Web Help Desk product in January 2026.
What Is AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX)?
An educational guide to AlienVault's Open Threat Exchange (OTX), a global, community-driven threat intelligence platform.