Blog – Brandefense https://brandefense.io Digital Risk Protection Services Platform | Brandefense Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://brandefense.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo_black-150x150.png Blog – Brandefense https://brandefense.io 32 32 BlackTech https://brandefense.io/blog/blacktech-apt-group/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:20 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=34040 BlackTech is a China-aligned APT group specializing in long-term cyber espionage through network infrastructure compromise, targeting telecom, government, and tech sectors.

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]]> UAC-0194: Inside a Rapidly Evolving NTLM-Exploiting Espionage Operation https://brandefense.io/blog/uac-0194-apt-group/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:27:50 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=34132 UAC-0194 is a high-risk, Russian-affiliated threat actor leveraging NTLM vulnerabilities for stealthy credential theft and cyber espionage across Eastern Europe.

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]]> What Is Credential Stuffing? Attackers Don’t Crack Passwords, They Buy Them https://brandefense.io/blog/what-is-credential-stuffing/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:05:12 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=34079 A massive Komiko AI data breach exposed over 1 million users, including OAuth tokens and session data—creating critical account takeover risks. Here’s what happened and how Brandefense detected it early.

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]]> What Is Triple Extortion? The Anatomy of the Encryption + Leakage + DDoS Trio https://brandefense.io/blog/what-is-triple-extortion/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:26:59 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=34065 Triple extortion ransomware is reshaping cyber threats. Discover how attackers operate and how to detect threats before encryption begins.

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]]> MFA Doesn’t Protect You — Cookies Give You Away: The Rise of Session Hijacking https://brandefense.io/blog/mfa-doesnt-protect-you-cookies-give-you-away-the-rise-of-session-hijacking/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:18:21 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=34004 Session hijacking allows attackers to bypass MFA by stealing authentication cookies. Discover how it works and how to detect stolen session tokens before exploitation.

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]]> Fake Mobile App: How Is Your Clone on the App Store Stealing Your Users? https://brandefense.io/blog/fake-mobile-app-how-is-your-clone-on-the-app-store-stealing-your-users/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:26:10 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=34025 Fake mobile apps replicate your brand to steal user credentials, financial data, and trust. Discover how attackers build, distribute, and monetize clone apps—and how to stop them early.

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]]> UAC-0102: Inside a Covert Espionage Operation Targeting Ukraine and Beyond https://brandefense.io/blog/uac-0102-apt-group/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:37:00 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=33998 UAC-0102 is a stealth-focused cyber espionage group targeting Ukrainian government and infrastructure entities using spearphishing and cloud-based C2 techniques.

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]]> Inside the Operations of Crazy Evil: The Rise of a Global Crypto-Focused Cybercrime Network https://brandefense.io/blog/crazy-evil-apt-group/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:21:00 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=33990 An in-depth analysis of Crazy Evil, a financially motivated cybercrime group targeting Web3, crypto platforms, and digital identities through advanced social engineering and malware campaigns.

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]]> 1 Million User Records Exposed: A Deep Dive into the Komiko AI App Data Breach https://brandefense.io/blog/komiko-ai-app-data-breach/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:12:56 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=34012 A massive Komiko AI data breach exposed over 1 million users, including OAuth tokens and session data—creating critical account takeover risks. Here’s what happened and how Brandefense detected it early.

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]]> Konni (Vedalia / TA406 / Opal Sleet): North Korea’s Steady Hand in Espionage Operations https://brandefense.io/blog/konni-apt-group/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:54:12 +0000 https://brandefense.io/?p=33994 Konni is a North Korea-aligned APT group focused on long-term cyber espionage through spearphishing, credential harvesting, and lightweight malware campaigns.

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