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Profiling

Profiling refers to the practice of creating detailed and data-driven representations (or profiles) of typical system behavior, user actions, network traffic, or threat actor characteristics to identify anomalies or detect potential security risks. In essence, profiling is the process of analyzing patterns and behaviors within a system to create baselines of what is considered [...]

2024-11-14T14:59:25+00:00November 14th, 2024|

Prompt Injection Attack

What is a Prompt Injection Attack? A prompt injection attack is a cybersecurity threat that targets large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems by manipulating the prompts or instructions given to the model. In a prompt injection attack, an attacker crafts malicious input designed to override the model’s intended behavior, bypass built-in safeguards, [...]

2026-03-05T10:20:38+00:00March 5th, 2026|

Prompt Poaching

What is Prompt Poaching? Prompt poaching is a cybersecurity threat in which malicious software, browser extensions, or applications secretly capture and steal the prompts and responses users exchange with generative AI systems such as ChatGPT, Claude, or DeepSeek. The stolen data is typically transmitted to attacker-controlled servers where it can be analyzed, monetized, or [...]

2026-03-05T11:18:21+00:00March 5th, 2026|

Qilin

The Qilin ransomware group is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that emerged in 2022 and remains very active. Qilin targets mid- to large-sized organizations across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, legal services, and critical infrastructure, often focusing on victims with complex enterprise environments. Qilin is known for its highly aggressive double extortion strategy, combining system encryption with [...]

2025-12-16T14:12:47+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware in which an attacker, or group of cybercriminals, will lock and usually encrypt a victim's data, important files and sometimes access to their device. The attacker(s) will then demand a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt data without leaking it on the dark web.

2023-03-08T15:49:59+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)

Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) is a subscription based business model between ransomware operators and their affiliates which enables the affiliates to use already developed ransomware tools to execute an attack in exchange for payment.

2023-03-08T15:51:27+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Red Team

A Red Team is a group of people authorized and organized by an organization to act as an adversary, attempting to identify and exploit potential weakness within the organization's cybersecurity defenses. This tests how an organization would respond to a genuine cyberattack. The team usually consists of highly experienced cybersecurity professionals or independent ethical [...]

2023-03-07T16:23:37+00:00March 7th, 2023|

Rhysida

The Rhysida ransomware group is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that emerged in 2023 and has since carried out a series of high-impact, targeted attacks. The group has been linked to intrusions affecting healthcare, education, manufacturing, and public sector organizations, often selecting victims where operational disruption creates strong pressure to pay. Rhysida employs a double [...]

2025-12-16T14:21:25+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Role Based Access Control

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a widely used access control model that restricts system access based on the roles assigned to individual users within an organization. In RBAC, access permissions are granted according to the user's role rather than being assigned directly to the user. This model streamlines access management, enhances security, and ensures [...]

2024-11-14T15:18:10+00:00July 5th, 2023|