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Threat intelligence, offensive security tactics and practical guidance from the team, covering everything from ransomware and shadow AI to open-source investigation.

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GRC

Shadow AI Security Risks: Top Concerns for Every Organization

Shadow AI security risks are not abstract. They show up in busy browsers, late afternoon copy and paste moments, and well-meaning shortcuts that move work forward.…

September 18, 2025 Read
GeoPoliticsThreat Intel

Towards Divinity: Centralizing Power and Purpose in Pyongyang

While it is only one part of the larger Pyongyang machine, Mangyongdae provides us with a unique glimpse into the complete militarization of North Korean society.…

September 3, 2025 Read
Research Papers

The Pyongyang Diamond Pt. 1: A Look Inside Mangyongdae District

North Korea's cyber apparatus extends deep into its educational system, reaching even elementary schools. This report focuses on Kim Il Sung Military University…

August 6, 2025 Read
Research PapersThreat Intel

MoonPeaking Into Kimsuky Operations

The DPRK Deck of Cards North Korea’s cyber espionage game is ramping up and it’s getting harder to tell where one APT group ends and another begins. In our latest…

April 11, 2025 Read
OSINTThreat Intel

OSINT and CTI in Legal Investigations: A Game Changer

In the modern digital world, security threats have become complex dangers. These threaten both users and enterprises, as well as public institutions. Organizations…

February 13, 2025 Read
AppSec

Essential AppSec Practices for Modern Software Development

Application Security Engineering (AppSec) is an essential part of application development as security in its lifecycle is a critical part of modern software…

February 16, 2025 Read
OSINT

Combating Cyber Threats in Journalism: A Proactive Approach

As more media professionals become targets of cyber threats, surveillance and information manipulation, with reporting of critical issues, there is a growing…

February 16, 2025 Read
Threat Intel

Ransomware Threats: Understanding Multifaceted Extortion Tactics

Ransomware has become one of the most destructive cyber threats, with companies, government agencies and critical infrastructure in multiple countries being…

February 16, 2025 Read
Offensive Security

Protecting SMBs: Embracing Offensive Security Tactics

Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) represent the most attractive targets for the activities of cybercriminals. SMBs face vulnerability to sophisticated cyber…

February 13, 2025 Read
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