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However, AI can play a positive (yet limited) role in improving our effectiveness, regardless of how society is starting to believe the ultimate disruptor has arrived. [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/do-not-fear-the-ai-embrace-it) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [Hard to Verify Claims of Hacking Go Both Ways](https://reflare.com/research/hard-to-verify-claims-of-hacking-go-both-ways) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Feb 1, 2023, 6:26:00 PM [![Hard to Verify Claims of Hacking Go Both Ways](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Hard%20to%20Verify%20Claims%20of%20Hacking%20Go%20Both%20Ways%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/hard-to-verify-claims-of-hacking-go-both-ways) Cyber espionage tends to morph into an issue of national pride. Anyone in the cyber security sector will tell you that there are a lot of attacks out there which go unreported for fear of receiving reputational retaliation by issuing unprovable blame. First Published 10th March 2020 | … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/hard-to-verify-claims-of-hacking-go-both-ways) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [Ships, Update Cycles, and the Reliance on Guidance Systems](https://reflare.com/research/ships-update-cycles-and-the-reliance-on-guidance-systems) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jan 29, 2023, 2:54:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Ships%2c%20Update%20Cycles%2c%20and%20the%20Reliance%20on%20Guidance%20Systems.png)](https://reflare.com/research/ships-update-cycles-and-the-reliance-on-guidance-systems) Multiple parties are looking into ways of disrupting GPS, and especially GPS-related systems. However, this attack is notable because it demonstrates how cyber attacks can leverage wireless communication systems that were not designed with security in mind. First Published 8th June 20 … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/ships-update-cycles-and-the-reliance-on-guidance-systems) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [How to Review and Improve Your Cybersecurity Training Processes](https://reflare.com/research/how-to-review-and-improve-your-cybersecurity-training-processes) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jan 17, 2023, 7:11:00 PM [![How to Review and Improve Your Cybersecurity Training Processes](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/How%20to%20Review%20and%20Improve%20Your%20Cybersecurity%20Training%20Processes.png)](https://reflare.com/research/how-to-review-and-improve-your-cybersecurity-training-processes) Continuously improving your IT security training program is a very noble cause. 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First Published 1st March 2021 | Latest Refresh 15th January 2023 It seems hackers … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/attacks-against-infrastructure-mortal-consequences) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Why TPPs Matter and Attributions Do Not](https://reflare.com/research/why-tpps-matter-and-attributions-do-not) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jan 12, 2023, 7:13:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Why%20TPPs%20Matter%20and%20Attributions%20Do%20Not.png)](https://reflare.com/research/why-tpps-matter-and-attributions-do-not) Attribution is hard, and even when done successfully, it's often wrong. Instead, understanding the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of threat actors can help you look for indicators of compromise, and help you prepare for future attacks. 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But regardless of … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-pros-and-cons-of-password-managers) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [The Leyman's Guide to Fuzzing](https://reflare.com/research/the-leymans-guide-to-fuzzing) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Dec 1, 2022, 7:48:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Leymans%20Guide%20to%20Fuzzing.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-leymans-guide-to-fuzzing) Fuzzing can (among other things) be used to expose software bugs, test browser security, and perform static program analysis. However, as the types of fuzzers continue to expand, so do their use cases. 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