Category Security

Overview of the Attack “Big Game Hunting”

A hacking group known as “Big Game Hunting” is reportedly impersonating Microsoft employees (particularly those from the Microsoft Outlook department) and contacting staff at large organizations via voice phishing (vishing). The attackers: Call employees and claim to be from Microsoft,…

The Rise of AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Threats

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized multiple industries, including cybersecurity. AI-powered models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and DeepSeek have showcased immense potential in areas like automation, threat detection, and data analysis. However, these same technologies have also…

Mitigating SSH Tunneling Attacks on VMware ESXi Servers

SSH tunneling, also known as SSH port forwarding, has become a critical technique leveraged by threat actors to exfiltrate data and maintain persistent access to compromised systems. Recently, attackers have been targeting VMware ESXi servers, exploiting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to…

Exploitation of login.gov: A Cybersecurity Analysis

The recent exploitation of login.gov, a U.S. government-operated platform, has raised serious concerns within the cybersecurity community. Login.gov is designed to provide secure, centralized authentication for users accessing a variety of federal services. However, a significant security breach in August…