Are Biometrics the Hero or Villain in Cybersecurity?
Let’s talk about something that’s been making waves in everything from passports to smartwatches: biometrics. As of June 2024, 172 out of 195 countries use…
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The Top 3 Cyber Challenges for Mid-Market Businesses
As technology continues to advance at an exponential pace, so does the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. In the digital landscape of 2023, mid-sized businesses find…
Cracks in the Foundation: FOUNDATION Accounting Intrusions
On September 14, Huntress discovered an emerging threat involving FOUNDATION Accounting Software, which is commonly used by contractors in the construction industry. Attackers have been…
The State of the Dark Web
If you’re a regular visitor to our blog, you may remember a most fascinating voyage last year. We took a plunge to the darkest corner…
ReadText34 Ransomware Incident | Huntress
Background Huntress analysts observe and block a wide variety of attacks on a weekly basis. Some of these attacks may be initial forays into the…
Unlocking SIEM: The Role of Smart Filtering
Setting Sail with SIEM If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you might recall looking at the ship’s list of daily activities and becoming overwhelmed.…
Friendly Reminder: SAT Can Be Enjoyable
It’s another busy day at work, and you finally find 20 minutes to catch up on emails (and maybe grab some lunch, if you’re lucky).…
One Order of Tips, Tricks & Hot Takes for Cybersecurity
Somehow, it’s already October. Fall is officially upon us, pumpkin spice is back with a vengeance, and we all get to celebrate another Cybersecurity Awareness…
Hunting for M365 Password Spraying
On January 19, 2024 Microsoft released a statement regarding the threat actor group named “Midnight Blizzard”—this state-sponsored actor was observed by Microsoft as performing password…
What Triggers the Need for Security Awareness Training?
Trigger events are the leading cause for implementing a security awareness training program. After all, most organizations don’t just volunteer to spend money until they…
NERC CIP-014 Standard Explained | Huntress
We sat down with Brian Harrell, VP of Security at AlertEnterprise, and talked about the NERC CIP-014 Standard. If you aren’t familiar with CIP-014 or…
NERC CIP Training Requirements | Huntress
As we get closer to the CIP Version 5 effective date, we still get asked questions about what NERC CIP training requirements are needed in…