by valino | Apr 28, 2026 | Hacking
Every executive who has ever stared down a ransom note understands the seductive logic of paying. The data is encrypted, the operations are frozen, the customers are angry, and a Bitcoin wallet address sits at the bottom of the email like an emergency exit. The...
by valino | Apr 27, 2026 | Hacking
For most of human history, danger was geographic. Wars were fought in trenches, deserts, oceans, and skies, and the citizens who suffered them could see, smell, and measure the front line. The next decade will end that arrangement permanently. The cyberspace future we...
by valino | Apr 27, 2026 | Phishing
Behind nearly every catastrophic enterprise breach of the past decade sits a single, almost mundane artifact: an email. Not a zero-day, not a stolen kernel exploit, not a custom-built APT implant. An email. The uncomfortable truth that defines the modern threat...
by valino | Apr 27, 2026 | Hacking
The most devastating cyberattacks rarely begin with a brilliant zero-day exploit or a state-sponsored APT operating from a foreign datacenter. They begin quietly, behind the firewall, in an office, with a badge that already opens every door. The insider threat is the...
by valino | Feb 23, 2026 | Network
Port-Based QoS vs 802.1p/DSCP QoS: What’s the Difference? If you’re new to networking, you’ve probably seen QoS settings like Port-based QoS and 802.1p/DSCP-based QoS on your router or switch. But what do these terms actually mean? And which one should you use? This...
by valino | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
LDAP plays a critical role in enterprise identity management, but when deployed insecurely, it becomes a major cybersecurity liability. With over 30 years of cybersecurity experience, this guide explains the difference between Insecure LDAP and Secure LDAP (LDAPS),...
by valino | May 27, 2025 | Network, Hacking
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a critical component of the internet’s infrastructure, but it’s also a frequent target for cybercriminals. A DNS attack exploits vulnerabilities in DNS protocols or configurations to redirect users, exfiltrate data, or disrupt...
by valino | Apr 11, 2025 | Phishing
KEY TAKEAWAYS Volexity has observed multiple Russian threat actors conducting social-engineering and spear-phishing campaigns targeting organizations with the ultimate goal of compromising Microsoft 365 accounts via Device Code Authentication phishing. Device Code...
by valino | Apr 4, 2025 | Zero-Day
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer enough. Zero Trust Security has emerged as a modern cybersecurity framework built on the principle of “never trust, always verify.” It assumes...
by valino | Apr 2, 2025 | SOC
Digital privacy is essential in our connected world. Learn what privacy means, explore real-world privacy breaches, and discover actionable cybersecurity strategies to safeguard your sensitive information and personal data. What is Digital Privacy? Digital privacy...
