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Over the past seven years, Flashpoint has observed a significant rise in the use of infostealer malware. Their simplicity, vast availability, and low costs have made them extremely popular among threat actors, making infostealers an increasingly primary vector for ransomware and other high-impact data breaches. Last year, threat actors using stealers and other illegal tools stole over 7 billion personal records, including social security numbers, financial information, and account credentials. The reality is, even one compromised credential can lead to a data breach or cyberattack. In January 2024, a major European telecommunications company experienced a massive network outage affecting around half of its network’s traffic. The root cause was traced to a single weak password exposed by infostealer malware. 🛡 3 Ways to Protect Your Business: ✔️ Strengthen Your Defenses: Use multi-factor authentication and strong passwords to add extra layers of security. ✔️ Stay Vigilant: Regularly monitor illicit marketplaces for stolen logs linked to your organization. ✔️ Leverage Flashpoint: Our platform provides real-time insights and custom alerts, helping you stay ahead of emerging threats. Read our latest blog for a closer look at the infostealer malware landscape and how you can protect your organization: https://lnkd.in/e9NUuAKh #Infostealers #Malware

The convergence between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligence operations has become pivotal, redefining how we gather, analyze, and utilize information. Join us on July 16 as Flashpoint's Andrew Borene and Christian Rencken delve into AI’s transformative impact on threats and threat intelligence operations, exploring its capabilities, challenges, and future trajectories. The webinar will cover: 🔸 Integrating large language models (LLMs) into intelligence workflows, automating processes, and enhancing analytical capabilities. 🔸 How cyber threat intelligence will become faster and easier with LLMs bridging the gap between vast amounts of data and actionability. 🔸 Which stages of the intelligence lifecycle LLMs will most likely disrupt. 🔸 Real-world case studies showcasing successful AI applications and their implications for the future of intelligence generation and analysis. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eTtftwpr #AI #OSINT #ThreatIntelligence

Flashpoint is a proud sponsor of Black Hat 2024. Visit our team at booth #3041 during expo hours to learn how CTI teams leverage Flashpoint’s threat intelligence to identify mission-critical risk, achieve operational excellence, and strengthen resilience. Schedule a meeting with our team during Black Hat: https://lnkd.in/eCAjRWne Learn more about Black Hat 2024: https://lnkd.in/eiVhnxr8 #BHUSA #ThreatIntelligence #Flashpoint

🔄 The Vulnerability Management lifecycle: 1️⃣ Identify: Spot vulnerabilities early. 2️⃣ Assess: Gauge their impact. 3️⃣ Prioritize: Focus on critical threats. 4️⃣ Remediate: Implement solutions. 5️⃣ Verify: Confirm effectiveness. Our Guide to Vulnerability Intelligence and Vulnerability Management breaks down each step, ensuring a fortified defense at every stage: https://lnkd.in/e-xepFWW #VulnerabilityManagement #VulnerabilityIntelligence

A top notch day on Capitol Hill with National Security Institute (NSI)! Thanks to all of our expert panelists on Russia, Iran, and the complexities of the Middle East in these dynamic times of overlapping regional and global adversaries. Looking forward to more in the series from Kelly Crowley on global repression! Also thanks to Emma S. for exceptional preparatory materials - she’s a law student at George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School and did great research and writing in advance of a standing room only panel. Icing on the cake for the day was getting to spend some time with my old pal, and Michael Sullivan who is back stateside and doing amazing work to promote international #ruleoflaw around the world through the programs of American Bar Association. It was also excellent to see all of the bipartisan and bicameral staff attendance in Rayburn’s banquet room… it gives me hope for a future of bipartisan policy work on Capitol Hill! Thanks Jessica Jones, Keelin Wolfe, Devlin Birnie along with the volunteers who really made for a great event! Thanks also Martha Miller, Ray Takeyh, Mark N. Katz and Benham Taleblu for sharing your expertise on some hard problems facing the nation!

🌍 Tomorrow, the National Security Institute (NSI) is hosting an event to delve into the geopolitical, economic, and strategic implications of the strengthening partnership between Russia and Iran. Moderated by Flashpoint’s Andrew Borene, this event will explore: ✔️ The increased military coordination, economic partnerships, and defense technology exchanges between Russia and Iran. ✔️ The motivations and goals driving their growing alliance. ✔️ How the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East impact their relationship. ✔️ The challenges and opportunities this partnership presents for U.S. interests in the region. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAim3Asj #Geopolitics #ThreatIntelligence

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Artificial intelligence has become a force multiplier for many security teams, but threat actors have taken notice and built AI-powered tools of their own.  That’s why Flashpoint’s Beth Allen took the stage at CrestCon EU 2024 in London to share how organizations can mitigate these threats with a proactive and informed approach to cybersecurity. It starts by recognizing where intent, capability and opportunity meet. By examining the tactics used by threat actors, security teams can better understand the evolving threat landscape and improve their defensive measures. Learn how Flashpoint helps you reduce risk and increase protection with decisive threat intelligence at flashpoint.io #CyberThreats #AI

🔐 Flashpoint and Onapsis' joint analysis exposes the sophisticated methods employed by cybercriminal and state-sponsored groups, emphasizing their increased aggression in exploiting SAP vulnerabilities for financial gain, espionage, and sabotage: 🔸 Increased aggression from cybercriminal groups and state actors in exploiting SAP vulnerabilities. 🔸 Trends in ransomware attacks specifically targeting SAP data and applications, outlining how these threats have evolved to become more dangerous. 🔸 Vital recommendations on safeguarding your SAP environments against these heightened threats. 📥 Download the full report now to equip yourself with the knowledge to mitigate these threats and secure your critical business applications: https://lnkd.in/dHW2xkiK #ThreatIntelligence #SAPSecurity

In today’s complex threat landscape, OSINT investigators must exercise heightened security measures and vigilance to stay safe. We are pleased to host the team at BlackHorse Solutions - A Parsons Company, who will guide us through 10 essential steps to safeguard against cyber threats during investigations. Topics include: 🔸 Securing your personal information and online presence 🔸 Verifying sources 🔸 Using free resources to manage your footprint 🔸 Understanding vulnerable data 🔸 Preventing data leakage 🔸 Ensuring legal and ethical compliance Join us to learn how to protect yourself, your team, and your network, enabling you to conduct OSINT research with confidence. https://lnkd.in/eqbs5fFT #OSINT #ThreatIntelligence