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One Telecom Provider Hosted Most of the Middle East ’s Active C2 Infrastructure

Hunt.io mapped 1,350+ C2 servers across the Middle East, revealing how a small group of providers quietly supports major malware activity. For years, threat intelligence focused mostly on malware families, phishing domains, and individual indicators. But a new report from Hunt.io shows why defenders may need to pay closer attention to something more boring, hosting…

Browser Threats Are Expanding the SMB Attack Surface 

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks, and according to Palo Alto Networks, many of those threats are now originating directly inside the browser.  During a recent discussion with eSecurityPlanet, Shivam Srivastava, VP of Product Management for Prisma Browser for Business at Palo Alto Networks, discussed the growing cybersecurity challenges…

The missing cybersecurity leader in small business

The average cyberattack costs for a small- or medium-size business is more than $250,000. The salary for a chief information security officer (CISO) is about the same, pulling in between $250,000 and $400,000, according to the annual 2026 CISO Report from Sophos and Cybersecurity Ventures. Small- and medium-size businesses (SMBs) know they cannot afford the…

Start small, but start now: How to bring AI into your small business

Small and medium-sized businesses recognize the transformative nature of AI, with two-thirds of respondents in a recent ASUS survey agreeing AI is creating a significant evolution in business practices, and some even calling it “generational.” The question, then, is how best to realize AI’s potential. For SMBs, following a simple, three-pronged strategy is a good…

Stronger Cybersecurity, Stronger Business: NIST Celebrates 2026 National Small Business Week

Happy National Small Business Week! For over 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has led this initiative to acknowledge the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST’s mission is to drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness, and the small business community is central to…

The best way for small business owners to produce marketing videos on a tight budget

GUEST OPINION: Running a small business means wearing every hat, including the one labelled “marketing director.” Video content drives engagement across nearly every platform, but hiring videographers, animators, and editors quickly drains operating budgets. Many entrepreneurs end up posting infrequently or skipping video entirely, missing massive opportunities for customer connection.

Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Small Businesses Today

In this post, I will talk about cybersecurity challenges facing small businesses today. Key Takeaways Small businesses are now primary targets for threat actors who view them as high-value, low-resistance gateways compared to heavily fortified enterprise organizations. The use of generative A and machine learning has allowed criminals to automate sophisticated phishing campaigns and malware…

Microsoft to cut Windows 365 price for SMBs

Microsoft will cut the price of Windows 365 subscriptions for small and mid-sized businesses by 20% next month, though analysts expect little impact on uptake of the Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform.  The price change for Windows 365 Business takes effect May 1, 2026 for new subscriptions; existing subscribers will receive updated pricing at renewal, Microsoft explained…

Black Basta’s playbook lives on as former affiliates launch fast-scale intrusion campaign

A small group of former Black Basta affiliates have targeted more than 100 employees across dozens of organizations to intrude network systems for potential data theft, ransomware deployment and extortion, according to ReliaQuest. The social engineering campaign, which involves mass email bombing and Microsoft Teams help desk impersonation, surged last month and dates back to…

The fully free Linux OS Trisquel gets a major update with version 12.0 Ecne

Trisquel GNU/Linux, a free operating system aimed at home users, small enterprises, and educational centers, released version 12.0. The release, codenamed Ecne, is declared production-ready and builds on the previous version, Aramo, with changes to packaging, the kernel, security, and available software. APT 3.0 and repository format changes Ecne ships with APT 3.0, which brings…

Coro CEO Outlines SMB Security, MSP Shifts for 2026

AI-fueled cyberattacks are accelerating, and small and midsize businesses are increasingly caught in the crosshairs. At the same time, MSPs are under pressure to deliver stronger security outcomes with limited resources. In an interview with Channel Insider following RSAC 2026, Coro CEO Joe Sykora outlined how the threat landscape is evolving—and why automation, platform consolidation,…

Apple starts issuing lightweight security updates between software releases

Apple is delivering small security updates, called Background Security Improvements, starting with iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1. Apple describes Background Security Improvements as lightweight security releases for components such as Safari, the WebKit framework, and other system libraries, delivered through ongoing patches between software updates. “In rare instances of compatibility issues, Background Security…

Weekly Recap: Outlook Add-Ins Hijack, 0-Day Patches, Wormable Botnet & AI Malware

This week’s recap shows how small gaps are turning into big entry points. Not always through new exploits, often through tools, add-ons, cloud setups, or workflows that people already trust and rarely question. Another signal: attackers are mixing old and new methods. Legacy botnet tactics, modern cloud abuse, AI assistance, and supply-chain exposure are being…

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Codespaces RCE, AsyncRAT C2, BYOVD Abuse, AI Cloud Intrusions & 15+ Stories

This week didn’t produce one big headline. It produced many small signals — the kind that quietly shape what attacks will look like next. Researchers tracked intrusions that start in ordinary places: developer workflows, remote tools, cloud access, identity paths, and even routine user actions. Nothing looked dramatic on the surface. That’s the point. Entry…

How hackers turned AI into their new henchman

Your AI reads the small print, and that’s a problem. This week in episode 433 of “Smashing Security” we dig into LegalPwn – malicious instructions tucked into code comments and disclaimers that sweet-talks AI into rubber-stamping dangerous payloads (or even pretending they’re a harmless calculator). Meanwhile, new research from Anthropic reveals that hackers have already…

Marketing Strategy vs Tactics

Marketing is one of the most important aspects of running a small business—you must get your company name and product or service information in front of potential customers, or else risk losing them to your competitors. To accomplish this, you need a marketing approach that includes both marketing strategies and tactics.  The terms marketing strategy […]

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