Ransomware
[Research Summary]: Snatch Ransomware
Snatch ransomware reboots into Safe Mode to bypass default safeguards, then encrypts files. See how it works, its sample hashes and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
Blog · 528 Articles
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
Cyber Hygiene Practices: Essential Steps for Online Safety
Cyber hygiene is the set of routine habits that protect your devices and accounts. Learn the key steps: updates, passwords, MFA, backups and phishing.
DRPS Articles
Understanding Cybersecurity Compliance: A Guide for Businesses in 2024
Cybersecurity compliance explained: how GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS and HIPAA differ, and the steps to build and keep a compliance program for your business.
DRPS Articles
Mitigating Insider Threats: Strategies for Protecting Your Organization
Insider threats come from people with authorized access. Learn the main types, how to detect them and the steps that help reduce the risk for your team.
Ransomware
Echida Stealer Technical Analysis
Echida Stealer is a C# malware that steals data and takes remote commands. This Threat Intelligence post covers its capabilities, C2 and MITRE ATT&CK map.
APT Group Articles
Brandefense’s Perspective on Understanding APT: Decoding the Tactics of APT Groups
Learn how APT groups break in, stay hidden and steal data, how they differ from common cyber attacks, and which steps help defend against them.
News Explainer
Blended Attacks: When Cybercriminals Use Multiple Techniques
Blended attacks combine phishing, malware, software flaws and remote control in one intrusion. See how they work and how to reduce the risk.
DRPS Articles
Insider Threats: Identifying and Mitigating Risks from Within
Insider threats originate from individuals within your organization, ranging from accidental data breaches to malicious actions.
DRPS Articles
Social Engineering vs Phishing: How They Differ and Where They Overlap
Social engineering vs phishing: every phishing attack is social engineering, not the reverse. A comparison table, nine examples and how to stop each.
DRPS Articles
Protecting Intellectual Property: Strategies for a Secure Digital Environment
Learn what intellectual property is and how to protect it online: trademarks, copyright, patents and trade secrets, plus practical steps for businesses.
VIP Security
Identifying Fake Social Media Profiles: A Guide for Brand Managers
The prevalence of fake social media profiles has emerged as a concern for managers. These deceptive accounts can inflict serious damage on a brand's reputation.
DRPS Articles
The Psychology Behind Cyberattacks: What Motivates Hackers?
The psychology behind cyberattacks: the motivations that drive hackers to breach systems and steal data, and what that means for defending organizations.
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Anatomy of a Corporate Network Access Listing
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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