CrowdStrike’s latest survey on SMB cybersecurity shows smaller businesses are in the crosshairs. Phishing is surging. Ransomware is hitting the smallest businesses hardest. And most SMBs are still operating with outdated tools, limited budgets, and big execution gaps. Below are some of the report’s findings. “Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no longer flying underContinue reading "SMBs in the Crosshairs: Key Findings from CrowdStrike"

CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report reveals adversaries are increasingly using identity compromise and social engineering to gain initial access and perform lateral movement.  In 2024, CrowdStrike Intelligence tracked a sharp rise in distinct campaigns leveraging telephone-based social engineering for initial access, including vishing and help desk impersonation tactics. Multiple adversaries incorporated vishing into their intrusionsContinue reading "CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report Reveals Phone-Based Social Engineering Is Surging"

A newly leaked trove of internal chat logs has exposed how the Black Basta ransomware gang leverages data broker info to research and target their victims. Black Basta is a notorious Russian-language ransomware group responsible for hundreds of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and businesses worldwide. Known for its aggressive tactics, Black Basta has targeted majorContinue reading "Leaked Chat Logs Reveal Black Basta’s Use of Data Brokers for Targeting Victims"