Madison Steel

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Madison Steel is the Marketing Specialist at AttackIQ, leveraging her expertise in marketing strategies to drive company growth. She graduated with honors from Santa Clara University in 2022, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Madison's career journey began with an internship at the Organization of American States followed by an intern role with the US Department of Defense. She is enthusiastic about leveraging her passion for marketing while using her writing and research background to contribute to the continued success of AttackIQ.
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Defend Your Business: Testing Your Security Against QakBot and Black Basta Ransomware
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Defend Your Business: Testing Your Security Against QakBot and Black Basta Ransomware

Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks like QakBot and Black Basta ransomware. Discover how AttackIQ Flex's latest package helps you test your defenses, uncover vulnerabilities, and stay ahead of these advanced threats. Enhance your security posture with real-world attack scenarios and actionable insights. Read on to learn more and register for free today!
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Gootloader Attacks Healthcare Down Under
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Gootloader Attacks Healthcare Down Under

In the vast landscape of Australia, the healthcare sector faces mounting challenges in the realm of cybersecurity. Threat actors are increasingly setting their sights on healthcare institutions, exploiting vulnerabilities with cunning precision. Join us as we uncover the recent cyberattack by Gootloader on the Australian healthcare sector and delve into the critical importance of robust cybersecurity defenses in safeguarding patient data and vital healthcare services.
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Target Locked: Operation Sharpshooter
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Target Locked: Operation Sharpshooter

Operation Sharpshooter was a significant cyberattack by the Lazarus Group, targeting critical industries like finance, energy, and defense. Dive into the details of the attack and its implications and explore how AttackIQ Flex can assist in testing and strengthening your cybersecurity defenses.
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Intercept the Adversary: Lazarus Group – Operation In(ter)ception
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Intercept the Adversary: Lazarus Group – Operation In(ter)ception

Operation In(ter)ception reveals Lazarus Group's 2019 cyber campaign targeting military and aerospace organizations in Europe and the Middle East. Delve into the attacker's tactics on LinkedIn, their covert infiltration methods, and the complexities of their persistence strategies. Discover how AttackIQ Flex can empower your organization to fortify their defenses against such sophisticated threats through the use of agentless emulation testing.
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Cyber Sorcery: Confronting Lazarus Group – MagicRAT and TigerRAT Campaign
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Cyber Sorcery: Confronting Lazarus Group – MagicRAT and TigerRAT Campaign

Discover the origin, tactics and future of Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed MagicRAT and how leveraging AttackIQ Flex can help your organization simulate real-world attack scenarios, enabling you to assess and validate their security posture effectively.
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Beneath the Shadows: DarkGate
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Beneath the Shadows: DarkGate

Join us as we uncover DarkGate, a malevolent force that strikes fear into the hearts of organizations worldwide. DarkGate has morphed into a sophisticated adversary, utilizing Drive-by Downloads and DanaBot deployment to wreak havoc. But fear not! With AttackIQ Flex at your side, you'll be equipped to wage war against these digital demons and emerge victorious in the fight for cybersecurity supremacy.
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The Shape Shifting Cameleon: QakBot
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The Shape Shifting Cameleon: QakBot

QakBot, also recognized as Qbot, Quackbot, Pinkslipbot, and TA570, has etched its name among other cyber threats, leaving a trail of thousands of malware infections globally. Dive in as we explore QakBot’s genesis, its evolution, some specific tactics used and how you can test your defenses against them with AttackIQ Flex.
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Dream Job, or Is It?
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Dream Job, or Is It?

In the summer of 2020, ClearSky, a venture capital and growth equity firm investing in innovative companies in the cybersecurity and sustainable energy sectors, investigated into a campaign dubbed "Dream Job," highly likely attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group.
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In the Cyber Jungle, the Mighty Mustang Panda Phishes Tonight
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In the Cyber Jungle, the Mighty Mustang Panda Phishes Tonight

A mischievous threat actor known as Mustang Panda prowls silently through the cyber underbrush, orchestrating sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns.
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GootLoader: Unloaded
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GootLoader: Unloaded

GootLoader, a stealthy JavaScript-based downloader, has posed a persistent threat to Windows-based systems since 2020. In this article, we'll delve into who Gootloader is and how organizations can effectively emulate and test against this threat using AttackIQ Flex, a powerful agentless breach and attack simulation tool. The exciting part? You can sign up for AttackIQ Flex for free, providing you with an opportunity to outsmart this digital menace.
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Elevating Cybersecurity Standards: A Pinnacle Year for AttackIQ in 2023
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Elevating Cybersecurity Standards: A Pinnacle Year for AttackIQ in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, AttackIQ is proud to present a comprehensive recap of a transformative year marked by groundbreaking achievements and advancements in the realm of cybersecurity. This year has seen us reach new heights in innovation, collaboration, and commitment to fortifying global defenses against evolving cyber threats.
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CISA and NSA’s Top 10 Control Misconfigurations? Use BAS and MITRE ATT&CK to Defend Against Them
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CISA and NSA’s Top 10 Control Misconfigurations? Use BAS and MITRE ATT&CK to Defend Against Them

The National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released their top 10 list of common cybersecurity misconfigurations. Some of these include your standard slew of don’t use default software settings, don’t make weak passwords, and don’t practice poor MFA hygiene. No surprise there for most security teams, but apparently, it’s common enough that they all made the top 10 list of things people do anyway.
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