Author: Team-Cymru

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a crucial regulation set to take effect in 2025, aimed at enhancing operational resilience across the EU financial sector. It imposes significant penalties for non-compliance, emphasizing the need for organizations to proactively manage digital risks and third-party relationships. #DORA #OperationalResilience #Cybersecurity

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DORA will be enforced starting January 2025, targeting organizations with a daily turnover exceeding €50 million.…
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Operational Relay Box (ORB) networks are increasingly used by threat actors, particularly those linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). These networks combine elements of botnets and VPNs to provide anonymity and resilience, complicating detection and disruption efforts. ORB networks facilitate various cyber operations, from reconnaissance to data exfiltration, and pose significant challenges for cybersecurity teams.…

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The “Voice of a Threat Hunter 2024” report reveals that 53% of security practitioners believe their threat hunting programs are very effective, up from 41% in 2023. Key factors for this effectiveness include the right tools, trained analysts, and baseline data. The report also highlights the top objectives, challenges, enhancements, and priorities for threat hunting programs, emphasizing the need for proactive measures and adequate funding.…

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This article provides a comprehensive overview of threat intelligence services, emphasizing their importance, methodology, benefits, and future in enhancing organizational cybersecurity posture.

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Proactive Defense: Anticipating and mitigating attacks before they occur. Informed Decision-making: Prioritizing threats based on potential impact and likelihood. Resource Optimization: Efficient allocation of resources to address significant threats.…
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5 Reasons why the right tool is important for Success, Morale, and Team Value

Security Operations Center (SOC) Tier 1 and 2 analysts play a critical role in protecting organizational assets from threats. However, given the pressures of the role, their effectiveness and job satisfaction are highly dependent on the quality and timeliness of the intelligence they receive.…

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A Data-Driven Approach based on Analysis of Network Telemetry

This blog post seeks to draw out some high-level trends and anomalies based on our ongoing tracking of QakBot command and control (C2) infrastructure. By looking at the data with a broader scope, we hope to supplement other research into this particular threat family, which in general focuses on specific infrastructure elements; e.g.,…

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Identifying Connected Infrastructure and Management Activities

Introduction

This blog post seeks to build on recent public reporting on campaigns attributed to SideCopy, a Pakistani-linked threat group. SideCopy has been active since 2019, primarily targeting South Asian countries, with a focus on India and Afghanistan. The group’s name comes from its use of an infection chain that mimics that of SideWinder APT, an Indian-linked threat group.…

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