Rupert Marais is recognized for his extensive expertise in cybersecurity strategies and network management. As our in-house Security specialist, he offers crucial insights into the evolving landscape of third-party risk management. The conversation delves into the key findings from a recent EY
In recent years, cyber threats have become an ever-growing concern for the financial sector, with incidents such as the one experienced by Insight Partners serving as a stark reminder. This private equity and venture capital firm, with investments in over 800 companies and regulatory assets
Deutsche Bank's recent security breach at its New York data center has sparked significant concerns about the institution’s internal safeguards and accountability measures. This issue came to light through a lawsuit filed by James Papa, a former manager at Computacenter. The lawsuit alleges that
A novel technique called "Bring Your Own Installer" (BYOI) has emerged to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) protections, specifically targeting SentinelOne's tamper protection. This method enables cybercriminals to disable EDR agents, paving the way for deploying ransomware like the
The world of cybersecurity faces relentless threats from increasingly sophisticated ransomware attacks, with the Black Kingdom ransomware emerging as a prominent and dangerous adversary. This malevolent software gained notoriety by targeting Microsoft Exchange servers, illustrating a significant
Since 2017, a critical unpatched Microsoft zero-day vulnerability has been exploited by at least 11 state-sponsored threat groups worldwide, impacting Windows shortcut (.lnk) files. This flaw, identified as ZDI-CAN-25373 by Trend Micro's Trend Zero Day Initiative, allows attackers to execute
