The Criminal Infrastructure Preservation Model, a Ransomware Perspective

How States Maintain Illicit Capabilities While Demonstrating Control, a Ransomware Practical Example.

Recently, observers of the cybercrime landscape have been puzzled by dissonant patterns that only make sense when viewed through the ...

Threat Intelligence

The 30 Minutes Cyber Storm: When Gamaredon Enters The Dance

byGert Van de Ven

July 18, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, one name that has been consistently making headlines is Gamaredon. This state-sponsored cyber-espionage ...

Exploring APT28’s sophisticated strategies and the critical countermeasures to fortify our digital world.

Threat Intelligence

Decoding the Recent Tactics of APT28

byGert Van de Ven

June 23, 2023

The world of cybersecurity is a high-stakes chessboard, where every move could mean victory or disaster. In this dynamic arena, ...

Threat Intelligence

Mustang Panda’s sophisticated operations in 2022

byGert Van de Ven

February 21, 2023

Mustang Panda, also known as Bronze President (Secureworks) and Earth Preta (Trend Micro), is a state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) ...

Threat Intelligence

Unmasking the Gray Area: Exploring the Convergence of State-Sponsored APT, Cybercrime, and Hacktivism

byGert Van de Ven

February 6, 2023

The lines between state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks, cybercrime, and hacktivism are increasingly becoming blurred. This convergence has created ...

Malware

The Sandworm’s Way: Wiper Deployment via Active Directory

byGert Van de Ven

February 2, 2023

In recent years, the world has witnessed a rise in state-sponsored cyberattacks aimed at critical infrastructure, causing widespread disruption and ...