In the high-stakes game of mobile security, threat actors have mastered the art of weaponizing digital chaos by deploying files that are intentionally broken yet perfectly lethal. While most security researchers expect a malicious file to be a cohesive piece of software, attackers have discovered
Rupert Marais is a leading voice in the cybersecurity landscape, specializing in the intricate layers of endpoint security and the strategic defense of complex network architectures. With a career dedicated to staying ahead of emerging threats, Rupert brings a sharp, analytical perspective to the
Background and Context for Wireless Attack Surfaces in EV Micromobility How Bluetooth Pairing Works on Electric Motorcycles and Why It Matters Bluetooth on electric motorcycles links a rider’s phone or service tablet to the bike for diagnostics, configuration, and firmware updates. On affected Zero
Rupert Marais has spent years in the trenches of Windows defense and incident response, with a focus on endpoint hardening, device security, and network controls. In this conversation, he unpacks how an architectural blind spot in RPC can let a low-privileged process ride a legitimate connection
Lead: The Surprise Setup That Wouldn’t Stay Finished Few phrases on a corporate PC triggered more anxiety than a chipper banner announcing “You’re almost done setting up your PC,” surfacing months after the actual setup had been completed and right when a user needed to get work done. The timing
Rupert Marais is our in-house Security specialist with deep, hands-on experience in endpoint and device security, cybersecurity strategy, and network management. He’s worked through the quirks of Windows NT and Windows 95 to today’s modern builds, coaching teams through pranks that turned into
