Modern cyberattacks have evolved far beyond firewalls and malware. Instead of brute-forcing their way into networks, attackers are slipping through the cracks using something far more subtle: legitimate credentials and over-permissioned identities. In the past year, high-profile retail giants such as Adidas, The North Face, Dior, Victoria’s Secret, and others have become targets of identity-centric
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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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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 Misused APIs, default trust settings, outdated routers, and socially engineered workflows are proving to be just as dangerous as
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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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