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What Is the Ariel Hack: A Technical and Operational Explanation

An Ariel hack refers to a specific technique that targets weak points in systems, often by abusing legitimate processes and misconfigured permissions to gain unauthorized access...

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Understanding Ransom Demands: How They Work and How to Respond

A ransom demand is a formal or informal request for payment in exchange for restoring access to data, systems, or people. This evergreen explainer outlines how ransom demands em...

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Cyber Deals 2018: What Happened and Why It Still Matters

2018 was a robust year for cyber deals, marked by continued consolidation across security subsegments and strong private equity and strategic investor participation. This overvi...

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Zero Day Explained: Proteus Vulnerability, Risks, and Mitigations

A zero day is a vulnerability that is unknown to those who should be fixing it, meaning no patch exists when attackers first exploit it. Proteus is a recently disclosed zero day...

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