A recent directive from the Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget has dramatically altered the landscape of federal software procurement, rescinding a landmark policy that mandated stringent security documentation from government software suppliers. The move, outlined in memorandum
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new ransomware strain named Sicarii has emerged, not for its sophistication, but for its catastrophic incompetence. To unpack the bizarre nature of this malware, we sat down with Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist. With deep expertise
As an in-house Security Specialist at Cyber Centaurs, Rupert Marais brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity strategy and network defense to the forefront of the fight against digital extortion. In a recent investigation that began as a routine incident response, his team’s sharp forensic
A meticulously crafted deception campaign is now preying on the trust users place in their digital password managers, demanding immediate attention from anyone safeguarding their online life within a LastPass vault. This sophisticated phishing attack underscores a fundamental truth of
Firmware, the foundational software that gives life to hardware, has increasingly become a prime target for attackers seeking undetectable persistence on a system. This review will explore the evolution of System Guard Secure Launch, its key features, performance metrics, and its impact on securing
In an unprecedented reversal of roles within the shadowy world of cybercrime, security researchers have successfully turned a potent info-stealing malware’s own infrastructure against its operators by exploiting a critical vulnerability. This strategic infiltration of the StealC malware platform
