Author: Prithesh Durai

Security at a Breaking Point? Key Lessons from This Week’s Major Exploits

Security at a Breaking Point? Key Lessons from This Week’s Major Exploits

Cybersecurity isn’t slowing down—and neither are the adversaries. This past week has been a whirlwind of high-impact zero-days, aggressive malware campaigns, certificate trust shifts, and nation-state operations. At ClearInfosec, we break down the noise to highlight what matters to your cyber defense strategy. Below is our deep-dive recap of the week’s most alarming developments and

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Why Exposed Credentials Remain a Security Risk

Why Exposed Credentials Remain a Security Risk

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, exposed credentials such as API keys, tokens, passwords, and certificates pose one of the most significant threats to organizational security. While detection capabilities have vastly improved, a worrying trend remains: once credentials are exposed, they often stay valid and unfixed for months or even years. This creates a persistent risk that

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Salt Typhoon Strikes: Over 1,000 Cisco Devices Compromised

Salt Typhoon Strikes: Over 1,000 Cisco Devices Compromised

The ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats has once again seen a sophisticated attack targeting critical infrastructure. In a recent cybersecurity alert, researchers uncovered a large-scale cyber-espionage operation orchestrated by a threat group known as Salt Typhoon. This state-backed hacking group exploited vulnerabilities in Cisco network devices, affecting over 1,000 systems worldwide. How the Attack Unfolded

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OpenAI Data Breach Exposes 20 Million User Credentials: What You Need to Know

OpenAI Data Breach Exposes 20 Million User Credentials: What You Need to Know

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken center stage in technological advancements, with companies like OpenAI leading the charge. However, with great innovation comes great responsibility—especially in cybersecurity. Recent reports suggest that threat actors on dark web forums allege they have stolen and leaked 20 million OpenAI user login credentials. This claim, if verified,

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