Ransomware

The recent discovery of an Iranian state-sponsored operation masquerading as a ransomware-as-a-service affiliate marks a significant shift in the strategic landscape of global cyber conflict. Known in industry circles as MuddyWater, or Static Kitten, this threat actor affiliated with the Iranian

Rupert Marais serves as a premier security specialist, bringing a wealth of experience in endpoint protection and the architecture of resilient network management. As cyber threats shift from simple malware to complex, AI-enhanced maneuvers, his insights provide a crucial roadmap for managed

The sudden emergence of a critical vulnerability within the cPanel administrative interface has sent shockwaves through the global hosting ecosystem, exposing thousands of servers to unauthorized control. This authentication bypass, identified as CVE-2026-41940, represents a pivotal shift in the

The realization that those hired to safeguard the most sensitive corporate assets are actually the ones orchestrating their destruction sends a primal shiver through the global business community. Two high-ranking cybersecurity professionals, Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin, were sentenced to four

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is spearheading a transformative initiative to strengthen the state’s digital defenses through the establishment of a statewide Cybersecurity Clinic Network. Supported by a substantial $1 million grant from Google.org, this program creates a dual-benefit

Rupert Marais has spent years hardening endpoints, corralling unruly networks, and steering incident response through late‑night crises. In this conversation, he unpacks how four newly exploited flaws across SimpleHelp, Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server, and D-Link DIR-823X bend patching priorities, force