Ransomware
PrivateLoader as a RiseProStealer Dropper Technical Analysis
PrivateLoader is a pay-per-install dropper that delivers RiseProStealer. See how the infection chain works, the file fingerprints and how to defend.
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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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All Blog Articles. Newest First.
DRPS Articles
How to Implement External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
How to implement EASM: find and manage every internet-facing asset, see how automation helps and which practices work best in a security program.
DRPS Articles
Utilizing DRPS to Combat Emerging Cyber Threats in the Healthcare Sector
In the healthcare sector, where technology and data are playing bigger roles every day, the rise of cyber threats is a major worry.
DRPS Articles
The Importance of Digital Risk Assessment in E-commerce
Online shopping brings safety needs in digital spaces. This piece looks closer at how crucial it is to check for digital dangers in e-commerce.
Fraud
Guarding Against Stolen Credit Card Information: Best Practices for Businesses
This article delves into the critical measures businesses must adopt to safeguard against the theft of credit card information,.
APT Group Articles
[Research Summary]: APT34’s New Backdoor – SideTwist Variant
APT34 (OilRig) has a new SideTwist variant. See how the 2023 samples differ from the 2021 backdoor, how phishing delivers them and how to defend.
DRPS Articles
The Evolution of Cybersecurity: Emerging Trends in 2024
This article delves into these evolving cybersecurity trends, offering insights and strategies to navigate this ever-changing domain.
DRPS Articles
The Anatomy of Cyber Espionage: Tactics, Techniques, and Prevention
Cyber espionage explained: the tactics and techniques used to steal secrets, the risks to national security and companies, and practical prevention steps.
Ransomware
The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Understanding the Threat
RaaS lets developers rent out ransomware while affiliates run the attacks and share the profits. Learn how the model works and how to reduce the risk.
APT Group Articles
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Identifying and Combating Stealth Attacks
Learn what an APT (advanced persistent threat) is, which warning signs to look for in traffic, data access, software and logs, and how to defend a network.
Ransomware
[Research Summary]: Cylance Ransomware
Cylance ransomware technical analysis: how this Linux ELF ransomware may enter through unpatched services, misconfigurations and stolen credentials.
Ransomware
[Research Summary]: Mystic Stealer
Mystic Stealer is a stealer malware that first surfaced in April 2023. See what it steals, how it is sold as a service, and its MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
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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?
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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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