One constant remains in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape: the barrage of security alerts. From firewalls to EDRs, security products diligently scan networks and systems, bombarding security teams with constant notifications of potential attacks. But what happens when the sheer volume of alerts becomes overwhelming? Enter the silent enemy—alert fatigue.| MixMode
For a cybersecurity analyst, however, the receipt of an alert is the beginning of an investigative process aimed at determining whether the alert indicates a full-blow cyber attack or the presence of some other type of vulnerability or unusual behavior.| MixMode
Summertime isn't just for vacations and barbecues—it's also prime season for zero-day attacks. These attacks, launched by malicious actors exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities in software, are a significant concern for national security and cybersecurity professionals.| MixMode
A severe zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, tracked as CVE-2024-38112, has been actively exploited by threat actors for at least 18 months. This security flaw in the Windows MSHTML Platform allows remote code execution, potentially compromising numerous organizations worldwide.| MixMode
The recently released Third Annual State of SIEM Detection Risk Report from CardinalOps reveals some concerning gaps in enterprise security detection capabilities and highlights clear improvement opportunities. Below are some of the key findings that stood out.| MixMode