Phishing, Ransomware, Cyberattack

If it mails like a qak, signs like a qak and injects like a qak, it’s definitely a qakbot.

Dec 19, 2022

Ever since 2007 when the first samples were observed in the wild, QBot (also known as Qakbot or Pinkslipbot) suffered multiple transformations and...

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Malware, Malware Detection and Analysis

Malware Reverse Engineering (MRE)

Nov 30, 2022

Curiosity is one of the things that drives humanity further. It is this trait that has led to some of the greatest inventions.

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The Microsoft 365 Security Series – Multi-Factor Authentication

The Microsoft 365 Security Series – Multi-Factor Authentication

Sep 07, 2022

Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office...

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Cybersecurity, SIEM, Extended Detection and Response, Managed Detection and Response

Owning a SIEM vs the Managed SIEM vs MDR/XDR

Aug 31, 2022

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software is a cybersecurity tool that collects information about different events across your entire...

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How Do We Build A Business Case For A SOC?

How Do We Build A Business Case For A SOC?

Aug 29, 2022

Once it has been confirmed that there is interest in employing the services of a SOC and the technical benefits have been aligned with organizational...

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Hackers and Cybersecurity

What Motivates a Hacker?

Jul 21, 2022

Cyber attacks happen every day, and it’s no secret that they are increasing in frequency and sophistication. While threat actors generally don’t...

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Small midsize business cybersecurity

11 Ways to Boost the Cyber Defenses of Small Businesses

May 24, 2022

While no business is immune to cybersecurity attacks, small and medium sized businesses are especially vulnerable. In a survey conducted with small...

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Security Operations Center (SOC)

What is a SOC, and What Benefits Can We Expect?

May 17, 2022

Businesses of all sizes today are highly, if not 100 percent, reliant on their digital communications infrastructure, making cybersecurity and 24/7...

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Security Operations Center (SOC)

Do We Need a SOC, and If So, Why?

May 17, 2022

The nature of the ongoing threat landscape has escalated the issue of cybersecurity into the board room of organizations. It is no longer possible to...

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CISO Advisory Services

CISO Advisory Services

May 16, 2022

Full-time, interim, or fractional CISO services to fit any need including: security strategies, and governance and compliance services. Our CISO...

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Managed Threat and Risk Assessments

Managed Risk and Threat Assessments

May 16, 2022

Identifying and managing security risks in the IT environment is difficult for IT and security teams to keep up with. Working with our trusted Vector...

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Managed Security Awareness

Managed Security Awareness

May 16, 2022

Managed Security Awareness training including real world threats our Vector Security Team has seen actively targeting customers. The majority of all...

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Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

May 16, 2022

24/7 Threat Detection and Response for your entire IT infrastructure delivered by our Vector Security Team. Now, for a fraction of the cost of hiring...

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Gradient Cyber Q2 2022 Update

Gradient Cyber Q2 2022 Update

May 04, 2022

Today we review some of Gradient Cyber’s projects year to date. If you want to learn more about any individual project, please let us know. New XDR...

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Should Small to Midsize Businesses Be Concerned About Cyber Threats?

Should Small to Midsize Businesses Be Concerned About Cyber Threats?

Mar 31, 2022

In 2020, the FBI reported a whopping $2.7B as the cost of cybercrimes in just that year. While no business is immune to cybersecurity attacks, small and medium sized businesses are especially vulnerable. In a survey conducted with small to medium business owners in late 2021, 42% of business owners suffered a cyber-attack in the last year. Additionally, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), 88% of small business owners feel their businesses are vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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