Cybersecurity Essentials

Cybersecurity Essentials

Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Accuses U.S. of ‘Reckless’ Attacks After Exchange of Fire in Strait

Tehran has condemned recent U.S. military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them ‘reckless’ following an exchange of fire between Iranian and U.S. forces.

Geek Salad Team
May 8, 2026

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Quasar Linux RAT Steals Developer Credentials for Software Supply Chain Compromise

A new Linux malware, Quasar Linux RAT (QLNX), targets developers’ systems to harvest credentials, posing a serious supply chain security threat.

Geek Salad Team
May 8, 2026

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Palo Alto Networks firewall zero-day exploited for nearly a month

Suspected state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting a critical CVE-2026-0300 flaw in Palo Alto firewalls for almost a month, with active attacks confirmed since April 9, 2026.

Geek Salad Team
May 7, 2026

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The Trojan Horse in Your Living Room: How Smart TVs Became the World’s Most Sophisticated Ad Surveillance Network

Smart TVs are now central to targeted advertising, raising privacy concerns as they collect extensive user data, turning living rooms into surveillance networks.

Geek Salad Team
May 7, 2026

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How MFA Fatigue Attacks Trick Employees

Just when you think you recognize all MFA prompts, attackers exploit fatigue to deceive employees—learn how to stay vigilant and protect your organization.

Geek Salad Team
April 2, 2026

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Why Secure Coding Still Fails in Fast-Moving Teams

Lack of security focus in fast-moving teams often leads to overlooked vulnerabilities, but understanding the underlying reasons can help you prevent failures.

Geek Salad Team
March 31, 2026

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How Shadow IT Creates Security Blind Spots

Keen awareness of shadow IT is crucial, as unapproved tools create security blind spots that could compromise your organization’s defenses.

Geek Salad Team
March 30, 2026

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What Cyber Risk Quantification Means for Leaders

Guiding leaders through complex cyber threats, cyber risk quantification offers crucial insights that can transform decision-making—discover how to leverage this for your organization.

Geek Salad Team
March 29, 2026

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How Red Team Exercises Reveal Hidden Weaknesses

uncovering security vulnerabilities through simulated attacks

By uncovering concealed vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, red team exercises expose critical flaws that can help you strengthen your defenses—discover how inside.