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Blog. Cybersecurity And Risk.
Threat actors, dark web activity, ransomware and digital risk, explained by the analysts who track them.
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05 FAQ
About The Blog.
Knowledge Hub →01What does the Brandefense blog cover?
Articles on ransomware, APT groups, the dark web, digital risk protection, fraud, sector analysis and VIP security, written for security teams.
02How often is the blog updated?
The newest articles appear first, and every article shows its publish date.
03How do I find articles on one topic?
Use the topic links above the list to open one topic, or type a word in the search box. Search and topic filters cover the full article collection.
04Where do the facts in the articles come from?
Articles draw on public sources such as CISA advisories, MITRE ATT&CK and ENISA reports. Sources are listed at the end of an article when it cites them.
05How do I get new articles by email or feed?
The site feed at brandefense.io/feed/ lists new posts. The email sign-up box is on the All Resources and Reports pages.
06What does Brandefense do?
Brandefense is an AI-driven threat intelligence company. Its platform covers cyber threat intelligence, digital risk protection and external attack surface management. You can request a demo from the Request A Demo page.
07How many articles are on the Brandefense blog?
This collection currently contains 528 public articles. The page shows the total at the top and the count for each topic next to its name. Each article shows its publish date.
08Who writes the Brandefense blog?
The blog describes its articles as explained by the analysts who track threats. They cover threat actors, dark web activity, ransomware and digital risk. The newest articles appear first.
09Does the blog have articles about APT groups?
Yes. The Knowledge Hub also holds profiles of threat groups. Use the topic links or article search to explore the coverage.
10What is the difference between the deep web, the dark web and the surface web?
The surface web is the part of the internet that search engines list. The deep web is content that search engines do not list, such as pages behind a login. The dark web needs special software to reach.
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