Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a type of multi-factor authentication (MFA) used to verify users’ identities and provide an additional layer of account security. Users must enter two factors before they are allowed access to their online accounts to ensure they… Read More "What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)? Also Learn How it Works"
Some risks don’t breach the perimeter—they arrive through signed software, clean resumes, or sanctioned vendors still hiding in plain sight. This week, the clearest threats weren’t the loudest—they were the most legitimate-looking. In an environment where identity, trust, and tooling… Read More "⚡ Weekly Recap — SharePoint Breach, Spyware, IoT Hijacks, DPRK Fraud, Crypto Drains and More"
A sophisticated and highly targeted cyber-attack campaign has been identified by security researchers in Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). A new report has revealed how the financially motivated threat group UNC3944, also known as Scattered Spider, has pivoted its operations… Read More "New Scattered Spider Tactics Target VMware vSphere Environments"
Data leak detection software identifies an organization’s data leaks – the accidental public exposure of sensitive data due to software misconfigurations and poor network security. Data leaks quickly become data breaches when cybercriminals identify and exploit this exposed data. The… Read More "What is Data Leak Detection Software?"
In cybersecurity, speed matters. But so does clarity. When your organization is facing hundreds or thousands of known vulnerabilities, not every one deserves immediate attention. The real challenge is knowing which ones do and acting fast. That’s where the integration… Read More "Speeding Up Vulnerability Remediation Through Threat Correlation in XDR"
Picture this: you’ve hardened every laptop in your fleet with real‑time telemetry, rapid isolation, and automated rollback. But the corporate mailbox—the front door for most attackers—is still guarded by what is effectively a 1990s-era filter. This isn’t a balanced approach.… Read More "Why It Needs a Modern Approach"
“The threat actor demonstrated a deep understanding of the target environment’s network architecture and policies, effectively navigating segmentation controls to reach internal, presumably isolated assets,” Sygnia said in a blog post. “By compromising network infrastructure and tunneling through trusted systems,… Read More "Chinese ‘Fire Ant’ spies start to bite unpatched VMware instances"
Naval Group, a leading defense contractor majority-owned by the French government, has denied claims of a cyber-attack. On July 23, a member of a dark web cybercrime forum using the moniker ‘Neferpitou’ claimed to possess 1TB of data after gaining… Read More "Naval Group Denies Hack Claims, Alleges “Reputational Attack”"
The proliferation of AI has rapidly introduced many new software technologies, each with its own potential misconfigurations that can compromise information security. Thus the mission of UpGuard Research: discover the vectors particular to a new technology and measure its cyber… Read More "Analyzing llama.cpp Servers for Prompt Leaks"
Sarika Sharma Sarika, a cybersecurity enthusiast, contributes insightful articles to Fidelis Security, guiding readers through the complexities of digital security with clarity and passion. Beyond her writing, she actively engages in the cybersecurity community, staying informed about emerging trends and… Read More "Fidelis Elevate Deep Visibility for Proactive Threat Defense"
