DirectDefense published an analysis of more than two million hours of alert investigations that identifies SIM card swapping cyberattacks crafted using generative artificial intelligence (AI), attacks against AI tools and platforms, attacks aimed at local data centers and efforts to infiltrate incident response communications as the top cybersecurity threats of 2024. Michael Vizard with Security… Read more »

Botnets can linger in networks for years, stealthily probing with malware to exploit vulnerabilities, potentially causing devastating cyberattacks. What can enterprises do to protect themselves? DirectDefense President and CTO Jim Broome explains the difference between two classes of botnets and the importance of upgrading from legacy systems. Read part one of  MSSP Alert’s botnet series.

In this article, MSSP Alert examines the tactics and technologies MSSPs and MSPs use to spot and stop botnets. Jim Broome, President and CTO at DirectDefense, said his MSSP employs a robust endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution with their customers. Read part two of  MSSP Alert’s botnet series.

All startups are inherently risky, with the majority facing failure while a few manage to succeed. What specific hurdles do startups encounter within the cybersecurity industry? This discussion was prompted by a post from Ross Haleliuk of LimaCharlie, where Jared Ballou, VP of Business Development and Strategic Alliances, commented, “Thinking your solution is the single… Read more »

Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit conversations, but security teams should also make the necessary preparations for monitoring anomalies in employee behavior and organizational risk – before, during, and after layoffs. Read DirectDefense President and CTO… Read more »

Cloud migration. Reverse cloud migration. Cybersecurity. Risk and governance. These issues faced by organizations in 2023 will be exacerbated in 2024, yet emergent technologies will help solve or mitigate them. ITOps Times reached out to experts to get their thoughts on what 2024 will look like for IT professionals. Read what Jim Broome, President and… Read more »

President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI is a crucial step towards regulating an industry that has operated without comprehensive rules. Despite support from tech leaders, concerns arise due to the order’s broad language, the role of red-teaming, and the voluntary nature of many provisions, raising doubts about its practical implementation and effectiveness in addressing… Read more »

DirectDefense OT/Hardware Security Consultant Nolen Johnson and two other security researchers have unveiled a secure-boot exploit chain for Chromecast with Google TV 1080P. They identified three high to severe vulnerabilities that may impact any Amlogic-based smart device, not just the Chromecast. Read what was uncovered on Zero Security.

Google recently announced patches for several high- and moderate-severity Chromecast vulnerabilities that were exploited earlier this year at a hacking competition. The chain of exploits is attributed to DirectDefense OT/Hardware Security Consultant Nolen Johnson and two other security researchers who have unveiled a secure-boot exploit chain for Chromecast with Google TV 1080P. Read Eduard Kovacs’… Read more »

Manufacturing CISOs face the challenge of securing facilities against theft, sabotage, and cyber threats, but the sector often lags in security. According to the Barracuda 2022 State of Industrial Security report, 90% of manufacturing organizations surveyed experienced cyber attacks on production or energy supply. DirectDefense Chief Security Officer Christopher Walcutt highlights three key areas to… Read more »