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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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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TL;DR · AD pentesting is different from traditional app testing, focusing onmisconfigurations, permissions, and relationships. · The goal is to move from a foothold to the Domain Controller (DC) byescalating privileges and leveraging lateral movement. · Key steps after gaining a foothold: escalate privileges, enumeratepermissions, map the network, and pivot. · Common tools: SharpUp, BloodHound, Mimikatz, Rubeus, PowerView. · OpSec
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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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