On Darknet Marketplaces, Cryptocurrencies, and the Flow of Funds
by Reflare Research Team on May 3, 2022 7:33:00 PM
Darknet marketplaces have been around for years, but they have been problematic for both those who run them, and the law-enforcement agencies who look to stamp them out. However, with sophisticated use of cryptocurrencies, these platforms are about to enter a period of rapid expansion …
Why Internet Voting is Still Rare
by Reflare Research Team on May 3, 2022 5:29:00 PM
With security becoming increasingly important in the digital realm, nations are starting to ask (again) if internet voting can be implemented successfully. But finding an answer first hasn't stopped some. First Published 27th May 2019 | Latest Refresh 3rd May 2022 Exercise your discre …
Yesterday’s Security Challenges Haven’t Gone Anywhere
by Reflare Research Team on May 3, 2022 1:15:00 PM
Cyber threats are always evolving, and so we’re forced to rethink our security strategies. Whether it’s new malware or an old threat that resurfaces, history shows us we need to stay vigilant to make sure our defences are up to par.
A Look at Politically Motivated Hacks Through the Lens of the Donald Daters App
by Reflare Research Team on Apr 5, 2022 3:32:00 PM
If you’re a hopeless romantic (and who isn’t), then you can probably appreciate the irony of the “No. 1 Place for Patriotic Singles” having some of the weakest security on the internet. First Published 19th October 2018 | Latest Refresh 5th April 2022 Witness the fitness. 4 min read | …
A Case-Study on the Quality of Infosec Reporting
by Reflare Research Team on Feb 23, 2022 5:02:00 PM
There are few things that infosec professionals hate more than having their work misrepresented, misunderstood, or sensationalised to the point that it loses all semblance of truth. First Published 18th January 2019 | Latest Refresh 23rd February 2022 Fair and balanced? 5 min read | R …
Log4j and the Open-Source Rebellion
by Reflare Research Team on Feb 14, 2022 7:24:00 PM
Many organisations have an over-reliance on open-sourced projects. What makes this interesting is that many of them are unaware of it. However, they are now starting to find out (the hard way). First Published 14th February 2022 "Let's break the internet!" 4 min read | Reflare Researc …
Thinking of Cybersecurity in Relative Terms
by Reflare Research Team on Feb 8, 2022 6:01:00 PM
There is an enormous disconnect between industry experts, reporters and users when discussing cybersecurity incidents and risks. This leaves a chasm of misunderstanding regarding the severity and scope of what is possible. First Published 9th October 2019 | Latest Refresh 8th February …
Human Nature and Strong Adversary Fiction
by Reflare Research Team on Feb 3, 2022 6:06:00 PM
“The bad guys entered through an old blog post from 2012 and hit us hard. It was a State Actor, and our network is now under the control of Chinese Hackers who are wiping us out.” Yeah... okaay. First Published 23rd October 2019 | Latest Refresh 3rd February 2022 Those who are breache …
The Eyebrow-Raising Breaches of 2021
by Reflare Research Team on Jan 25, 2022 7:20:00 PM
Did 2021 feel a bit busier for cybersecurity professionals? Yeah... it did, because it was. Early numbers show that it may have been the biggest year for security breaches yet. However, some were more 'special' than others. First Published 4th January 2022 | Latest Refresh 25th Januar …
The Logic Behind Suing Hackers
by Reflare Research Team on Jan 23, 2022 6:36:00 PM
Microsoft successfully sued a network of Russian “Fancy Bear” (APT28) hackers, which has been blamed for many cyber attacks, including the DNC hack in 2016. Wait... is Microsoft actually suing hackers?!? First Published 25th August 2017 | Latest Refresh 23rd January 2022 Microsoft get …