Let’s be honest, who hasn’t reset a password at least once this month? For decades, passwords have been our central digital authentication tool, but also the root cause of countless security breaches. They’re reused, forgotten, stolen, and phished with alarming ease. Today the tide may be turning. For years, CyberHoot has advocated for the benefits […]
In a shift away from the usual “hack-meets-victim” narrative, a new kind of cyber-assault is emerging. One where the adversary manipulates you into being your own attacker. According to a recent article from ZDNet titled “This new cyberattack tricks you into hacking yourself. Here’s how to spot it”, the tactic is simple yet potent. Social […]
In cybersecurity, not all attacks happen through fancy malware or zero-day exploits. Some of the most effective ones start with something much simpler, a look-alike website. This is where fraudulent and typo-squatted domains come in. Cybercriminals register domain names that closely resemble legitimate brands or organizations to trick users into revealing personal data, credentials, or […]
The rapid rise of generative AI has unlocked enormous promise, but it’s also accelerating the arms race in cyber threats. OpenAI’s recent “Disrupting Malicious Uses of AI” threat report highlights recent attack trends: adversaries aren’t inventing entirely new threats (attack methods), but instead or integrating AI into established attack vectors to drive dramatic increases in […]
Newly discovered Android banking Remote Access Trojan (RAT), dubbed Klopatra, has compromised more than 3,000 devices in Spain and Italy. Security researchers from Cleafy revealed that Klopatra uses hidden Virtual Network Computing (VNC) to give attackers full remote control over infected smartphones. How Klopatra Works Klopatra spreads through malicious dropper apps disguised as IPTV streaming […]
In June 2025, KNP Logistics Group, a transport company in the UK with 500 trucks and nearly two centuries of history, collapsed after falling victim to a ransomware attack. The root cause? A single employee password weak enough for criminals to guess. A Perfect Example of Cyber Risk Neglect The Akira ransomware gang did not […]
Vulnerability scanning and it’s human led partner penetration testing (aka “pentesting”) are excellent and trusted methods for uncovering important security threats in applications, infrastructure, and Internet facing devices. Unfortunately, many organizations receive their vulnerability and pentesting results once a year through static PDFs, email attachments, and/or spreadsheets. These point-in-time assessments and delivery methods lead to […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are entering our businesses like a new intern with great ideas but no experience. AI and the Intern can alleviate a good deal of monotonous and repetitive work, but only if we keep a watchful eye on their output. From boosting productivity to uncovering new insights, AI can offer huge benefits, […]
CyberHoot believes security awareness should feel positive, empowering, and rewarding. Traditional phishing reporting methods often do the opposite. A “Report Phish” button to often sends emails into an IT black hole, leaving employees wondering if they did the right thing, and rarely hearing back immediately. It’s far better to provide an outlet for employees to […]
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, breaches are rarely caused by a lack of technology. Instead, they stem from a lack of security culture. Firewalls, MFA, and endpoint detection are powerful tools, but without employees learning and embracing secure behaviors, the human element remains the weakest link. What Do We Mean by Security Culture? Security culture goes […]
