Cyber Attacks
Video conferencing phishing invitations and how they bypass trust
Calendar invitations sent through legitimate video platforms bypass email filters because they originate from trusted infrastructure providers.
Guides
Reference guides from the RedTeam Log newsroom. They explain the ideas behind the headlines and are reviewed when the facts change.
Threat Intelligence
Dark web search engines: how indexing works and what you find
Dark web search engines index hidden sites by crawling onion links, but missing encryption keys leave most content invisible.
Threat Intelligence
Cyber Range Training Myths: What Platforms Actually Do
Cyber ranges isolate network traffic to prevent collateral damage, but they cannot simulate the organisational friction that slows real incident response.
Vulnerabilities
Stop CRLF Injection: 6 Prevention Steps That Actually Work
CRLF injection bypasses standard input validation by manipulating HTTP headers, allowing attackers to inject scripts before your browser even renders the page content.
Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Remediation SLAs: Prioritise Risk, Not Just Dates
Fixing vulnerabilities by deadline alone wastes resources on low-risk issues while leaving critical systems exposed to active exploitation.
Vulnerabilities
OAuth Misconfigurations: Definition, Risks and Practical Fixes
A single misconfigured redirect URI in an OAuth flow can expose every user session to theft without triggering standard intrusion alerts.
Vulnerabilities
Secure Configuration Baselines: 9 FAQs on Hardening and Compliance
Default service configurations expose more attack surface than unpatched software because attackers exploit enabled features rather than broken code.
Vulnerabilities
Avoid Out-of-Bounds Write Mistakes: 7 Fixes for Safe Memory
Silent memory corruption often bypasses standard scanning, making manual code review and strict bounds checking the only reliable defence against out-of-bounds write exploits.
Vulnerabilities
GitHub Actions Workflow Injection: Detection and Mitigation
Workflow injection exploits dynamic context parsing to execute arbitrary code, bypassing static security controls and standard input validation checks within your CI/CD pipeline.
Vulnerabilities
CISA KEV Due Dates: How To Calculate Compliance Timelines
The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog mandates remediation within 120 days of publication, not discovery, creating a fixed window for all organisations.
Vulnerabilities
iOS Zero-Click Vulnerabilities: How Silent Exploits Bypass Defences
Zero-click exploits compromise devices without user interaction by exploiting software flaws that execute code before the operating system can verify input safety.
Vulnerabilities
Router Firmware Vulnerabilities: Response and Recovery Steps
Rebooting an infected router often fails to remove persistent firmware-level threats that survive standard resets and require full replacement.
Vulnerabilities
Remediation Tracking: Build a Closed-Loop System That Prevents Repeat Vulnerabilities
Most organisations fail not because they miss vulnerabilities, but because they lose track of fixes, allowing known risks to persist indefinitely.
Threat Intelligence
ISACs Checklist: Verify Data Sharing Protocols and Operational Readiness
Industry-specific intelligence sharing relies on strict data sanitisation processes to prevent leaking customer details while enabling rapid threat correlation across sector peers.
Cyber Attacks
Callback Phishing Explained: How Voice Bypasses Email Filters
Attackers use voice calls to bypass email security controls, forcing victims to validate their identity through a trusted communication channel.
Threat Intelligence
Log Management Checklist: Secure Evidence Before It Expires
Unstructured logs rot in storage, turning potential forensic gold into useless data that cannot be queried during an active intrusion investigation.
Threat Intelligence
Detection Use Cases: 6 Common Misreadings and the Correct View
Detection use cases fail when treated as static signatures rather than dynamic hypotheses about adversary behaviour within your specific environment.
Data Breaches
Warning Signs of Lost and Stolen Devices: Early Detection Strategies
Physical loss often triggers digital compromise hours before remote wipe commands execute, making early behavioural anomalies the only viable detection window.
Cloud Security
Microsegmentation for Small Teams: Contain Breaches Fast
Microsegmentation restricts lateral movement by enforcing strict rules between workloads, limiting damage even when perimeter defences fail.
Data Breaches
User Account Provisioning: Stop Access Drift Before It Costs You
Manual account creation creates invisible permission gaps that automated identity systems close by linking access to real-time employment status.
Malware & Ransomware
Business Continuity Planning: 8 Practices to Survive Ransomware
Most organisations fail because they test recovery speed, not data integrity, leaving silent corruption undetected until it is too late to restore.
Malware & Ransomware
IoT Malware Response: Containment, Recovery and Prevention Steps
Isolating the network segment before attempting removal prevents lateral movement and preserves forensic evidence for later analysis.
Cyber Attacks
How SPF Records Work: The Mechanism Behind Email Sender Verification
SPF validates the sending server’s identity, not the sender’s human identity, allowing attackers to spoof display names while passing technical checks.
Malware & Ransomware
Ransomware Recovery Plans: 6 Misunderstandings That Block Restoration
Recovery plans often fail because they treat decryption as a technical fix rather than a forensic process that requires verified clean states.