Overview—Could This Ransomware Breach Have Been Prevented? In mid-2023, the State Bar of Texas experienced a ransomware attack...
State Bar of Texas Ransomware Attack — A Lesson for Legal Firms
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Dr. Mike Saylor to Present at this Year’s Secret Service Cybersecurity Conference — Spring 2025 NTCFTF Conference
Navigating Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience in the SEC’s 2025 Examination Priorities
Introduction: A New Era of Cyber Vigilance In an increasingly digitized financial landscape, the U.S. Securities and...
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The Cybersecurity Startup Lessons NOBODY Tells You!
Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity and a cybersecurity professor at UT San Antonio, shares his cybersecurity startup experiences with This Dot Media -- from launching his first computer business to running a thriving cybersecurity firm. He talks about entrepreneurship, the hurdles...
How to Detect Ransomware — Expert Tips
On this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, join cybersecurity expert Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of @BlackswanCybersecurity and Professor at UTSA, as he shares insights on ransomware detection. Learn to spot early warning signs, explore cutting-edge detection tools, and grasp the critical importance of swift...
How to Run a Tabletop Exercise (The Backup Wrap-up Podcast)
This episode of The Backup Wrap-up explores the vital role of tabletop exercises in cybersecurity preparedness. Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity, offers an in-depth look at how to effectively plan and conduct these exercises. We discuss why these simulations are crucial for...
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Threat Advisory *CRITICAL* – Storm-0501 Ransomware Threatens Hybrid Cloud Environments
SUMMARY The threat actor group Storm-0501 has been launching ransomware attacks against government, manufacturing, transportation, and law...
HPE Aruba Access Points Vulnerable to RCE
SUMMARY Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) Aruba Networking recently patched three critical vulnerabilities in its Aruba Access Points’...
Critical VMWare vCenter Server Flaw (CVE-2024-38812)
Summary Broadcom released a critical security update for VMware vCenter Server to address a high-severity vulnerability that could allow...
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MDR & Open XDR with AI-Driven NDR for Healthcare Delivery Organizations
Providing 24/7 protection to prevent major operational disruptions caused by ransomware, business email compromise, system...
Auto Dealers are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks
Why Auto Dealerships are prime targets for cyberattacks (15% of all Dealers have been breached): Aging technologies and infrastructure that are no longer supported by the manufacturer Technology staff that can’t keep pace with staying focused on cybersecurity objectives or skillsets Employees who...
BATTLECARD: Blackswan’s OpenXDR vs. LogRhythm
Blackswan’s OpenXDR vs. LogRhythm Blackswan’s OpenXDR platform (Stellar Cyber) delivers critical advantages over...
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Emerging Threat: Invisible Unicode Phishing Attacks
Overview Cybercriminals are continually evolving their tactics to bypass security measures, and a new phishing attack leveraging an advanced...
Navigating Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience in the SEC’s 2025 Examination Priorities
Introduction: A New Era of Cyber Vigilance In an increasingly digitized financial landscape, the U.S. Securities and...
The CannonDesign Ransomware Attack & How MDR Can Prevent Business-Disrupting Cyber Threats
The Incident: Ransomware Strikes a Leading Architectural Firm w/ 1,500 Employees In January 2023, CannonDesign, a...