A recent GitHub supply chain compromise sent shockwaves through the developer community, reinforcing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity hygiene, especially around third-party automation tools. The attack targeted a widely used GitHub Action known as tj-actions/changed-files, which was...
Addressing Key Cyber Risks in Education — And How to Stay Ahead IntroductionAs education continues its digital evolution, schools and districts are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. From student data privacy concerns to ransomware incidents, the stakes are high—and attackers know it....
In the first quarter of 2025, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks skyrocketed by 358% year-over-year, according to a recent report from Cloudflare, which claims to have mitigated over 20 million individual attacks in that period alone. This sharp uptick marks a concerning escalation in...
Blackswan Cybersecurity’s CEO Mike Saylor shares a variety of information pertaining to cyber crime and warfare as featured on MyKrill’s “The Swarm” Podcast Ep. 4.
Unveiling the Blueprint for Robust Defense Against High-Profile Cybersecurity Breaches Recent cyber attacks on casino operators Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International have highlighted the vulnerabilities of major corporations to advanced and coordinated hacking efforts. How can...
This cybersecurity video explores essential strategies and best practices for building and strengthening a blue team cybersecurity framework. Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity, shares his expert advice on how organizations can effectively prepare for and respond to cyber threats by...
SUMMARY Cisco recently addressed two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440) in the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU),...
SUMMARY SonicWall’s self-disclosed critical security vulnerability in SonicOS is now under active exploitation. Available updates should be...
SUMMARY A ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is posing as the legitimate Cicada 3301 organization and has already listed 19 victims on...
The Incident: Ransomware Strikes a Leading Architectural Firm w/ 1,500 Employees In January 2023, CannonDesign, a...
Why MDR is Essential for Cybersecurity Resilience in an Evolving Threat Landscape Many companies rely on firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint protection, but these solutions alone are no longer enough. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) bridges the gap by providing 24/7 threat monitoring,...
Blackswan's OSINT Cybertruck Challenge - #8 Happy Hunting!
