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Flashpoint aggregated and enriched 17,518 newly disclosed vulnerabilities in H1 2024, with 936 of them being missed by CVE and NVD. The question becomes, how do you prioritize the most critical ones to protect your organization? Join us on October 22 at 2 PM ET for a deep dive into intelligence-led prioritization and cutting-edge vulnerability management strategies. Our expert speakers, Benjamin Haynes and Justin Bailey, will cover: 🔸 Evaluating modern prioritization frameworks like EPSS and CVSS to align with your organization's risk appetite 🔸 Exploring unique strategies to anticipate exploit trends with the new Flashpoint KEV database 🔸 Balancing speed with actionability to reduce time-to-action and streamline remediation for critical vulnerabilities Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how real-time intelligence can transform your approach to vulnerability management. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eKPZpTNB #VulnerabilityManagement #VulnerabilityIntelligence

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of two brothers linked to the notorious cybercriminal group Anonymous Sudan, considered “the most dangerous cyber group in terms of DDoS attacks in the world” by some. Anonymous Sudan was involved in over 35,000 disruptive and damaging DDoS attacks against hospitals, government facilities, and critical infrastructure worldwide including the F.B.I. and Justice Department. Flashpoint is honored to have contributed to this effort as part of an alliance of government agencies and private sector partners that shed light on the group's activities, furthering the global effort to combat cybercrime. Flashpoint’s Ian Gray had the opportunity to sit down with The New York Times’ Michael Schwirtz to provide analysis of Anonymous Sudan, who Flashpoint has been tracking closely since the group emerged back in 2023. Read Michael’s full article and learn why Flashpoint intelligence indicates that Anonymous Sudan’s operations reflect complex, plan-Islamist ideologies rather than direct ties to state actors. Read the full coverage from The New York Times here: https://lnkd.in/d3xKaHac #Cybersecurity #Flashpoint #ThreatIntelligence #DDoS

Yesterday, the US Attorney's Office in California unsealed an indictment charging two Sudanese nationals for their roles in Anonymous Sudan’s 35,000+ DDoS attacks on hospitals, government facilities, and critical infrastructure worldwide. Flashpoint has closely tracked the group’s operations since their rise in early 2023 and was proud to have contributed to the investigation as part of an alliance of government agencies and private sector partners. You can explore the full timeline of Anonymous Sudan and Flashpoint’s analysis of the group, including ties to pro-Russian hactivist collective Killnet, the façade of Islamist motivations, and their targeted attacks on US critical infrastructure and organizations, in our latest blog. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcgjk-rw #ThreatIntelligence #DDoS #CyberSecurity

Today, the U.S. Attorney's Office in California unsealed an indictment charging two Sudanese nationals for their roles in Anonymous Sudan’s Distributed Denial of Service (#DDoS) attacks on hospitals, government facilities, and critical infrastructure worldwide. The indictment reveals the group's involvement in over 35,000 DDoS attacks, impacting both national and global organizations. Flashpoint is proud to have contributed to this investigation as part of an alliance of government agencies and private sector partners, with a shared commitment to neutralize the tools used by Anonymous Sudan. This operation underscores the power of collaboration and community to safeguard critical infrastructure from malicious actors. Read more about this case here: https://lnkd.in/g8VzE4qz #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence

Global credit card fraud losses are projected to hit $43 billion by 2026, fueled by increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics such as skimming, phishing, and card-not-present attacks. As fraud threats evolve and digital transactions surge, the need for proactive, intelligence-driven fraud prevention has never been more urgent. That’s why we’ve just released our Complete Guide to Credit Card Fraud and Prevention, packed with expert intelligence and practical solutions for increased security. This guide provides detailed insights into the lifecycle of credit card fraud and how organizations can leverage threat intelligence to stay ahead. Download the guide now to: 🔸 Understand the latest fraud techniques and motivations 🔸 Leverage real-time data and threat intelligence to detect and prevent fraud 🔸 Strengthen your defenses against financial loss and protect your organization’s reputation 🔗 Download the guide: https://lnkd.in/eP_gfBgG #ThreatIntelligence #FraudIntelligence #Flashpoint

We’re looking forward to IACP Conference 2024 Boston from October 19-22. Join our team, including Jeffrey Williams, David Kindelberger, and Rick F. at booth #2826 to learn how Flashpoint equips law enforcement teams with the real-time data and actionable insights needed to stay ahead of evolving threats and protect people and assets. Stop by for a demo and find out how Flashpoint helps combat today’s most significant threats including: 🔸 Counter-Opioid Operations: Intelligence strategies to address the opioid crisis. 🔸 Cartel & Gang Violence: Counteracting criminal activities by CJNG, Sinaloa, and TDA cartels. 🔸 Extremism: Tackling rising threats from domestic and international extremist groups. 🔸 Election Security: Protecting the campaign trail and ensuring secure democratic processes. 🔸 Financial Crimes: Combating 3PML, TBML, crypto-enabled crimes, and making critical attributions. Plus, don’t forget to enter our raffle for a chance to win a bottle of whiskey from BHAWK. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHy2fgf #IACP2024

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The infostealer landscape is a crowded and constantly evolving market with countless strains, each with its own unique methods for compromising systems and exfiltrating data. This stolen data is a goldmine for threat actors, providing access to a treasure trove of sensitive information—such as every username, password, and credit card number stored on a victim’s browser. The low barrier to entry, price, and ease of use of infostealers mean that even unsophisticated threat actors can readily leverage them, significantly amplifying the risk they pose. Staying informed about emerging strains is crucial for security professionals in today’s threat landscape. In our latest blog we provide an in-depth analysis of PureLogs, a low-cost infostealer posing a serious and increasing threat: 🔸 PureLogs is 64-bit information-stealer malware written in C# that stands out due to its affordability and efficiency. 🔸 Despite its low price tag—starting at just $99 for a month—PureLogs uses multiple obfuscation layers to evade detection and is capable of stealing high-value data from browsers like Chrome. 🔸 This combination of low cost and high impact has made it a go-to tool for threat actors, with increasing popularity on underground forums. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4qKF3Du

In today’s fast-evolving digital threat landscape, our identities have become the new currency—powering everything from online shopping to global social connections. But this value is not lost on threat actors, who continue to find increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit them - targeting both our human vulnerabilities and technological weaknesses. As a result, identity intelligence has emerged as a critical tool to help businesses and governments safeguard our digital footprints, combat crime, and defend national security.  In our latest blog post, learn how identity intelligence helps organizations detect and mitigate threats, combat cybercrime, and protect both employees and customers from account takeover and fraud. Plus, discover how Texas A&M is proactively defending against compromised credentials. https://lnkd.in/evPrzsh3

Last week at the #FiservForum, Flashpoint CEO Josh Lefkowitz joined Erez Liebermann and Ronald S. for a dynamic conversation about the evolving cyber threat and regulatory landscape, and how organizations can bolster their defenses in the face of these challenges. Some highlights from the conversation: 🔸 Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is expanding access to ransomware tools, hitting critical sectors like technology and healthcare hardest. 🔸 Nation-state actors are using cyber tactics to blur the line between crime and geopolitical conflict, with U.S. organizations as primary targets. 🔸 Supply chain vulnerabilities are growing as attackers exploit third-party vendors to gain access to critical systems. 🔸 AI is enabling more sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering attacks, pushing defenders to adapt quickly. As the threat landscape evolves, it’s clear that organizations can’t afford to stay reactive. Proactive defense, collaboration, and innovation are key to staying ahead of these escalating risks. For more insights and the latest in threat intelligence, be sure to subscribe to the Flashpoint blog: https://lnkd.in/gmyhzXim #Cybersecurity #Ransomware #ThreatIntelligence