The silent compromise of a single server can rapidly escalate into a full-scale network breach, orchestrated by an unseen adversary siphoning resources and sensitive data without ever raising an alarm. This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of the Prometei botnet, a persistent and highly adaptive threat targeting corporate networks, to help security professionals understand its methodology and fortify their defenses
The sheer volume of newly discovered software flaws is on track to cross a staggering threshold this year, signaling a fundamental shift in the scale and complexity of modern digital risk management for all organizations. The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) now projects that more than 50,000 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) will be disclosed in 2026
The Great Recalibration: Moving from Cloud-First to Cloud-Smart The initial rush to the public cloud, once seen as the final destination for enterprise IT, is facing a significant course correction. A growing number of organizations are now engaged in cloud repatriation—the strategic migration of workloads, applications, and data from public cloud environments back to on-premises data centers or private cloud
A strategic maneuver of immense scale has just sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom’s financial services industry, fundamentally redrawing the map of wealth management for millions of everyday savers and high-net-worth individuals alike. NatWest Group, a pillar of British banking, has completed its acquisition of Evelyn Partners, a deal poised not just to expand its service portfolio but to redefine
A startling new report from security provider LayerX has unveiled a critical vulnerability within Claude Desktop Extensions, exposing a fundamental clash between AI innovation and corporate responsibility that leaves over 10,000 users caught in the crossfire. The discovery of a zero-click flaw, capable of complete system takeover, has been met not with a security patch, but with a declaration from
The Hidden Cost of Your Social Feed Lurking behind the seemingly harmless veneer of shared photos and viral videos is a lucrative, dark economy that is costing unsuspecting users their trust and their savings. A groundbreaking analysis reveals that social media platforms are not just passive hosts to fraudulent activity; they are actively profiting from it to the tune of
The swift and widespread integration of autonomous AI agents into critical business and personal workflows has quietly ushered in a new era of security vulnerabilities that operate beyond the scope of traditional cyber defenses. As these sophisticated programs gain increasing access to sensitive corporate data, financial systems, and personal information, the imperative to secure this novel computing paradigm has become
In the interconnected landscape of corporate IT, the tools designed to provide secure, privileged access can paradoxically become the most dangerous entry points if a vulnerability is left unchecked. A recently discovered zero-day flaw within BeyondTrust’s widely used remote access platforms has highlighted this very risk, sending a clear warning to thousands of organizations that rely on these systems for
The rapid integration of sophisticated AI assistants into corporate and personal workflows has introduced a critical paradox, forcing a choice between the immense productivity gains offered by models like ChatGPT and the significant security vulnerabilities tied to their cloud-centric architectures. As organizations entrust ever-more sensitive information to these platforms, the risk of data exfiltration, man-in-the-middle attacks, and remote breaches has
The once-impenetrable fortress of private banking, with its high-minimum-asset requirements and exclusive networks, is being systematically dismantled by a new wave of financial technology. For generations, sophisticated wealth management tools were the sole province of the ultra-rich, leaving a growing demographic of affluent, digitally native professionals in a financial no-man’s-land. These individuals have outgrown the limitations of basic investment apps
With trillions in assets set to change hands, the wealth management industry stands at a critical juncture. The long-held assumption that younger investors can wait is crumbling under the weight of new expectations for transparency, digital fluency, and values-driven advice. We are joined by an expert in next-generation wealth experiences to explore how firms can pivot from legacy models to
The once-unrelenting surge of capital into the U.S. WealthTech sector came to a jarring halt in 2025, revealing a landscape dramatically reshaped by economic headwinds and a newfound investor prudence that sent shockwaves through the industry. What was previously a high-growth arena fueled by optimistic valuations and abundant venture capital faced a stark reality check. The year concluded with a
