Privilege escalation is the process by which an attacker gains permissions beyond those assigned to their current account. On Windows endpoints, threat actors who gain initial access as a standard user may exploit misconfigurations to obtain administrator or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges. With elevated privileges, an attacker can disable security controls, access protected files, dump credentials, […]
Web application firewalls (WAFs) secure web applications by inspecting HTTP traffic and blocking malicious requests before they reach backend services. They help protect applications from attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), path traversal, command injection, and other threats covered by the OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS). Coraza is an open source WAF engine […]
Attackers often abuse legitimate Windows features and applications to execute malicious code, steal credentials, establish persistence, and evade security controls. Detecting these behaviors early helps security teams identify suspicious activity before it leads to further compromise. Microsoft Defender Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules help protect Windows endpoints by restricting behaviors commonly abused by malware and […]
San Jose, California, June 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, announced a partnership with E Defence, a cybersecurity and software engineering provider serving organizations across West Africa and the UEMOA region. Through this partnership, E Defence will utilize Wazuh as the central […]
AWS access keys are credentials that applications, users, and automation tools use to authenticate to AWS services through APIs. Each key consists of an access key ID and a secret access key. The associated IAM identity determines which AWS resources and operations the credentials can access. When access keys are exposed through public repositories, build […]
Langflow is an open source, low-code platform for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. These workflows, called flows, define how AI models, prompts, and other components interact to process a request. Organizations can publish flows as HTTP endpoints, allowing applications and users to interact with them remotely. Exposing these endpoints to the internet increases […]
SUID (Set User ID) and SGID (Set Group ID) are special Linux file permission bits. They allow a program to run with the privileges of the file owner or group rather than the user who launches it. Legitimate binaries such as passwd, sudo, and chage rely on these bits to perform privileged operations safely. Attackers […]
San Jose, California, July 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, announced a partnership with Clober, SATEC Group’s Cloud and Cybersecurity brand, specialized in delivering robust, secure solutions for complex technology environments. Through this collaboration, Clober relies on Wazuh as its core platform […]
San Jose, California, July 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, announced a partnership with Cybolt, who provide comprehensive security and compliance solutions that safeguard clients against an ever-changing threat environment. Through this partnership, Cybolt will use Wazuh to leverage the platform for […]
Kubernetes is widely used for orchestrating containerized workloads. Securing a Kubernetes cluster requires configuring control-plane components, worker nodes, and workloads according to security best practices. As Kubernetes clusters evolve through upgrades and operational changes, maintaining secure configurations becomes increasingly challenging. The CIS Kubernetes Benchmark provides security recommendations for hardening Kubernetes clusters, including control-plane components, worker […]
Security teams process large volumes of alerts each day, which makes it difficult to identify recurring threats, prioritize incidents, and respond consistently. While continuous monitoring is essential, organizations can also benefit from scheduled summaries that consolidate alert activity over a defined period. These reports help analysts recognize patterns, surface recurring issues, and track risk trends […]
San Jose, California, May 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform, announced a partnership with Nivel4 Cybersecurity, a specialized firm delivering MDR, virtual SOC, and offensive security to help different companies. Through this partnership, Nivel4 Cybersecurity uses Wazuh as a core component of […]
Software reaches end-of-life (EOL) when vendors end standard support for a product or version, including regular security updates. Organizations that continue using EOL software face increased security risks because newly discovered vulnerabilities may no longer receive security patches from the vendor, leaving systems exposed to known and potentially exploitable vulnerabilities. Despite the security risks, EOL […]
Privilege escalation is the process by which an attacker gains permissions beyond those assigned to their current account. On Linux systems, threat actors who gain initial access as a low-privileged user often exploit misconfigurations or weak security controls to obtain root or other privileged access. With elevated privileges, they can disable security controls, modify system […]
