Author: Prithesh Durai

Golden DMSA Attack: A New Stealth Technique That Bypasses Windows Security

Golden DMSA Attack: A New Stealth Technique That Bypasses Windows Security

Cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a newly discovered post-exploitation technique targeting Microsoft Windows systems. Dubbed Golden DMSA (Golden Distributed Monitoring Service Account), this stealthy attack vector exploits Microsoft’s own Windows Management Infrastructure (WMI) architecture to maintain persistent, undetectable access on compromised machines — posing serious threats to enterprise networks. What Is the Golden DMSA Attack? The

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Ransomware Skies & Crashing Defenses: A Cybersecurity Recap

Ransomware Skies & Crashing Defenses: A Cybersecurity Recap

What if the biggest cybersecurity risks aren’t flaws at all—but features working as intended? This week’s cyber incidents shine a spotlight on a new and troubling trend:attackers aren’t just exploiting vulnerabilities—they’re taking advantage of the way things are supposed to work. Misused APIs, default trust settings, outdated routers, and socially engineered workflows are proving to be just as dangerous as

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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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