Diksha Poonia

Marketing Analyst

About the author

Performance analyst optimizing the conversion funnels that turn portal visitors into qualified cybersecurity leads. Measures and maximizes the ROI that delivers 70% reduction in customer acquisition costs.

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The Dark Side of YouTube: AI Threats, Phishing, and Deepfakes

With billions of users, YouTube has become a prime target for cybercriminals who exploit the platform to distribute malicious links and phishing schemes. Cybercriminals often post harmful links in video descriptions and comments that lead to malware-hosting sites. Proofpoint identified several channels in 2024 that were promoting pirated games bundled with keyloggers or remote access tools, further complicating the security landscape.

Apr 23, 2025 3 min read

Unpatched Windows Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by 11 State-Sponsored Threat Groups, Including Chinese, Russian, and North Korean Hackers

Attackers are utilizing Windows shortcut (.lnk) files to deceive users into executing malicious code on their systems. Researchers from Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) have reported that at least 11 threat actors globally have been exploiting this vulnerability, designated as ZDI-CAN-25373, to execute harmful payloads on target machines. The vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the metadata within a .lnk file to hide malicious code, making it appear harmless to users. Consequently, unsuspecting users may inadvertently infect their systems with malware.

Mar 20, 2025 3 min read

HomeTeamNS Servers Targeted in Ransomware Attack, No Data Breach Detected

Some HomeTeamNS servers were compromised by a ransomware attack, as reported on March 3. The incident was discovered on February 25, impacting servers that stored data of current and former employees, alongside vehicle details of members and affiliate members.

Mar 3, 2025 2 min read

Salt Typhoon: Analyzing State-Sponsored Cyber Threats to Telecommunications and Educational Institutions

China’s Salt Typhoon campaign has been actively breaching telecommunications companies, with researchers identifying attempts to compromise over 1,000 Cisco network devices globally. This includes targeting organizations in the U.S., South Africa, Italy, and Thailand. The group seems to have created a list of target devices based on their association with telecom networks. In December alone, the Insikt Group observed the hackers conducting reconnaissance on various IP addresses.

Feb 21, 2025 3 min read

China's Quantum Strategy: Launching Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards and Protecting Data from Emerging Threats

China has initiated a global effort to develop post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, diverging from US-led efforts to establish encryption standards. The Institute of Commercial Cryptography Standards (ICCS) is soliciting proposals for encryption methods that can withstand quantum attacks, evaluating them based on security, performance, and feasibility. This initiative signifies a move towards establishing national standards for encryption that can resist quantum threats, covering public-key cryptography, hash functions, and block ciphers. The effort encourages international participation, with the algorithms being assessed critically.

Feb 18, 2025 3 min read

Can AI Mitigate Insider Threats? Exploring the Existential Risks

As global powers incorporate artificial intelligence into their militaries, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must enhance its human risk management strategies. The DoD's FY2024 budget allocates $266.2 million for integrating emerging technologies to combat insider threats, focusing on AI-powered solutions. Organizations like the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) are facilitating partnerships between Silicon Valley startups and the Pentagon, allowing for the rapid deployment of commercial technology for military applications. Start-ups are recognized as critical players in national security, complementing traditional defense systems.

Feb 14, 2025 3 min read

Revolutionizing Marketing: The Impact of AI on Automation, Engagement, and ROI

AI marketing automation utilizes advanced algorithms and machine learning to enhance marketing tasks. GrackerAI exemplifies this by allowing cybersecurity marketing teams to automate and optimize their strategies. By leveraging AI, GrackerAI helps brands orchestrate customer journeys, discover segments, create content, and predict customer actions without extensive resource allocation.

Feb 6, 2025 3 min read

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