How Indie Documentaries Are Creating Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Experts (and Cyber Criminals)
by Reflare Research Team on May 13, 2025 3:11:10 PM
Behind every teenager watching hacker documentaries today is a future CISO, or a future cybercriminal. The storytelling matters more than ever.
Is Security Talent Born or Made?
by Reflare Research Team on Apr 4, 2025 3:55:10 PM
Are great security professionals naturally talented, or do they become great through training and experience? This is not just an interesting debate; it shapes how we identify, hire, and develop cybersecurity talent at a time when skilled professionals are hard to find.
When the Guards Turn into Vulnerabilities
by Reflare Research Team on Jan 17, 2025 11:38:51 AM
Imagine investing in security products only to find they’re giving hackers free reign over your network. This latest crisis isn’t just a fluke - it’s part of an alarming trend in security failures that aren’t doing the industry any favours.
Understanding Cyber Threat Intelligence - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
by Reflare Research Team on Dec 10, 2024 8:45:00 AM
As cyberattacks evolve into high-stakes showdowns, Cyber Threat Intelligence can emerge as your organisation's most trusted lookout - if you know how to sift through the hype.
The Shadow War: Advanced Persistent Threats in Modern Cybersecurity
by Reflare Research Team on Nov 7, 2024 1:13:00 PM
APTs are the top predators in the digital landscape. Advanced cyber tactics, ranging from basic break-ins to sophisticated and prolonged campaigns, are blurring the lines between annoying disruption and outright warfare. Throwing shade.
A History of Government Attempts to Compromise Encryption and Privacy
by Reflare Research Team on Oct 11, 2024 9:04:10 AM
The dance between maintaining national security and protecting individual privacy has been complex, shaped by the evolving landscape of technology. And it’s not over yet - not by a long shot.
Capture The Flag: Honing the Edge in Cybersecurity
by Reflare Research Team on Aug 2, 2024 12:02:53 PM
One of the most effective – and, let's face it, entertaining – methods of cybersecurity development is participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions.
Understanding the Post-Exploitation Jargon and Concepts
by Reflare Research Team on Feb 29, 2024 11:43:52 AM
Post-exploitation is the art of the 'what next?' for cyber attackers, a critical phase where they leverage access to dig deeper, escalate privileges, and extract valuable data. First Published 29th February 2023 Post exploitation. 4 min read | Reflare Research Team Imagine yourself as …
The Benefits of Studying Classic Systems and Exploitation Techniques
by Reflare Research Team on Nov 3, 2023 8:08:00 PM
In a rapidly evolving technological world where it's easy to be dazzled by the cutting-edge, the wisdom and treasure to be found in the exploitation techniques of yesteryear remains timeless.
Hacking Large Language Models
by Reflare Research Team on Sep 2, 2023 8:04:00 PM
Top AI companies have challenged hackers to trick chatbots into producing inappropriate or inaccurate answers. We explore the inner workings of Large Language Models (LLMs), the innovative techniques to exploit them, and the critical safeguards necessary to ensure their secure and eth …