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A Design Flaw in Microsoft’s .NET framework.
A recent debate in the cybersecurity community has raised serious questions about a design flaw in Microsoft’s .NET framework.With real-world…
Brickstorm: The Stealthy Backdoor Hiding in US Tech and Legal Networks
A long‑running espionage campaign built around the BRICKSTORM backdoor has been quietly compromising US organizations since early 2025. The operators…
React2Shell Warning: Web Shells at the Core of APT Attacks
Just as the 2021 Log4j crisis shook the global security landscape, the recently disclosed React2Shell vulnerability is emerging as a…
The OSI Model’s 7 Layers and Their Security Appliances
Imagine you’re sending a handwritten letter to a friend. First, you write it, then place it in an envelope, mail…
The Godzilla Webshell: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat to Healthcare
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has recently identified a cyber threat to the healthcare sector: Godzilla Webshell. What is…
The Rise of Cyberterrorism: A Growing Threat in an Unstable World
In recent years, the global security landscape has dramatically transformed as cyberspace emerges as a new frontier for warfare and…
ZERO TRUST: Are You Really Assuming Breach?
The modern cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and the blurring of network permeters has given rise to increased interest in…
Digital Storm: Dawn Cavalry’s Cyber Assault on South Korean Institutions
As the Lunar New Year of 2023 approached, South Korea experienced an unexpected storm in the digital realm. The nation’s…
Web Shells and Lateral Movement
Understanding Web Shells A web shell is a malicious script or program that is uploaded to a compromised web server. It…
The Evolution of the China Chopper
Introduction: Among the pantheon of cyber threats, the China Chopper web shell stands out for its tiny size yet formidable capabilities….
APT41’s Cyber Espionage Campaign: Web Shells at the Core of Network Infiltration
In July 2024, the cyber espionage group APT41 resurfaced in a significant attack on critical infrastructure in Italy, once again demonstrating…
August 2023 LockBit Ransomware Attacks
In August 2023, the notorious LockBit ransomware gang ramped up their attacks, targeting organizations across multiple sectors, including finance, healthcare, and…
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