Tag: #cyberdefense
The Dark Web is a mysterious and largely inaccessible part of the internet, where illegal activities such as data breaches, hacking forums, and the sale of stolen credentials run rampant. For cybersecurity professionals, monitoring this hidden realm is crucial—but far from simple. Traditional search engines and web crawlers don’t work here, leaving organizations vulnerable to […]
On July 30, a sustained cyberattack wreaked havoc on Microsoft’s Azure cloud services, causing nearly eight hours of disruption. The attack, exacerbated by an implementation error, affected multiple Azure offerings, including Azure App Services, Azure IoT Central, Application Insights, Log Search Alerts, and Azure Policy. The disruption began at around 7:45 a.m. ET and lasted […]
In espionage, a honeypot is a tactic where spies use romantic relationships to extract secrets, a strategy often called a “honey trap.” In cybersecurity, a honeypot operates similarly by luring cybercriminals into a trap. It is a decoy system designed to attract hackers, providing valuable insights into their methods and deterring them from attacking real […]