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Threat Alert: "Hex Staging"

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

Threat Alert: "Hex Staging"

Cyber threat actors are evolving—fast. Recent attacks targeting high-value entities in South Asia have leveraged a sophisticated "Hex Staging" method to deliver malware undetected. This technique show...

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Jun 3, 2026

The AI Threat Landscape in 2026: What's Changed and What Hasn't

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

The AI Threat Landscape in 2026: What's Changed and What Hasn't

Every vendor pitch deck in 2026 leads with AI. AI-powered detection. AI-driven response. AI-augmented SOC. But on the other side of the wire, attackers are running the same playbook — and they don't n...

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May 10, 2026

Lessons from the Japan Airlines Cyber Attack: Strengthening Aviation Cybersecurity

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

Lessons from the Japan Airlines Cyber Attack: Strengthening Aviation Cybersecurity

The Japan Airlines Cyber Attack: A Wake-Up Call for Aviation Cybersecurity The incident targeted JAL’s information systems, compromising passenger data and disrupting flight schedules. Although the ai...

Cyber Security Industry News Threat Advisory Threat Intelligence

Sep 16, 2025

D-Link Botnet Attacks Surge in Africa

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

D-Link Botnet Attacks Surge in Africa

D-Link Botnet Attacks Highlight Africa's Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Africa has become a focal point for cybercriminal activity, with the recent surge in D-Link botnet attacks exposing the risks of ...

Cyber Security Industry News South Africa Threat Advisory Threat Intelligence

Sep 16, 2025

Salt Typhoon Hack: Global Router Compromise via Insecure Administrator Account

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

Salt Typhoon Hack: Global Router Compromise via Insecure Administrator Account

Exploitation of Default Credentials in Enterprise and Consumer Routers Attackers leveraged default administrative credentials and weak password policies on widely deployed routers. Using credential st...

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Sep 16, 2025

The Silent Partnership: NSA, GCHQ, and Unit 8200 Unite Against Cyber Terrorism

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

The Silent Partnership: NSA, GCHQ, and Unit 8200 Unite Against Cyber Terrorism

Why Cyber Terrorism Demands a Unified Intelligence Response Terrorist operations have moved into cyberspace, exploiting encryption, social media, and the dark web to recruit, coordinate, and propagate...

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Sep 16, 2025

The Threat Within: Malicious Insiders in Technology

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

The Threat Within: Malicious Insiders in Technology

High-Profile Insider Threat Cases Several examples illustrate the scale and impact of insider threats: Paige Thompson : Former AWS engineer exploited insider access to hack cloud storage accounts affe...

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Sep 16, 2025

Cyber Attacks: Not Just One Hacker in a Hoodie

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

Cyber Attacks: Not Just One Hacker in a Hoodie

Cyberattacks today are highly organized campaigns orchestrated by groups of hackers working together to exploit vulnerabilities and extort money from individuals, businesses, and even governments. The...

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Aug 10, 2025

Recent Google Chrome 2FA Bypass Attacks: What You Need to Know

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

Recent Google Chrome 2FA Bypass Attacks: What You Need to Know

What Happened? Hackers are leveraging phishing campaigns and malicious extensions to intercept 2FA tokens used in Chrome. These methods enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive user a...

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Aug 10, 2025

Firewalls: The New Targeted Attack Surface?

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

Firewalls: The New Targeted Attack Surface?

For decades, firewalls have been the cornerstone of network security—our first line of defense. But today, they’re becoming 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 rather than impenetrable barriers. Attackers are no longer jus...

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Mar 19, 2025

The Rise of Double Extortion: A Cyber Threat You Can't Ignore

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

The Rise of Double Extortion: A Cyber Threat You Can't Ignore

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: Attackers infiltrate an organization’s network and exfiltrate sensitive data. They encrypt the data, locking the victim out of critical systems. They demand ransom, threatening to leak o...

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Feb 25, 2025

Hackers Target South African Weather Services: Aviation and Marine Critical Infrastructure Impacted

Layer7 Networking, Neil Beulecke

Hackers Target South African Weather Services: Aviation and Marine Critical Infrastructure Impacted

Cybersecurity is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a critical necessity for every organization, large or small. The recent attacks on the South African Weather Service (SAWS) are a stark reminder of the...

Cyber Security Industry News South Africa Threat Advisory Threat Intelligence

Jan 28, 2025