Securing Investments In-Depth Analysis of the Insight Partners Data Breach and Its Lessons for the Future
In January 2025, a major tech investment firm known as Insight Partners faced a significant data breach resulting from a sophisticated social engineering attack. This incident, which impacted a firm with investments in leading technology companies such as Wiz, Kaseya, and Armis, offers a crucial case study in the challenges of protecting high value digital […]
Fortifying Critical Infrastructure Against Evolving Threat
Client A leading provider of critical infrastructure services across utilities, energy, telecommunications, and transportation sectors Challenge As a provider of essential services, the client faced growing cybersecurity threats targeting critical infrastructure, including power grids, water systems, and communication networks. With increasing cyberattacks and the rise of sophisticated threats, the client needed a robust security strategy […]
Addressing Third-Party Cyber Risks in the Insurance Sector: A Call for Stronger Security Measures
The insurance industry, a critical pillar of the financial sector, is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. According to SecurityScorecard’s latest report, 59% of breaches in the top 150 insurance companies stemmed from third-party attack vectors. These findings highlight an urgent need to reassess cybersecurity strategies, particularly concerning third-party risk management (TPRM). The Growing Cyber Risk […]
BeyondTrust Zero-Day Breach Exposes SaaS Customers via Compromised API Key
Cyber threats continue to evolve, and the latest security incident involving BeyondTrust highlights the dangers of zero-day vulnerabilities and API key compromises. This breach affected 17 Remote Support SaaS customers and was linked to a compromised infrastructure API key, underscoring the critical need for robust security measures. The Threat: Unauthorized Access via API Exploitation The […]
Zero-Click WhatsApp Spyware Attack Targets Journalists and Activists
Cyber threats continue to evolve, and the latest revelation from Meta highlights the dangers of zero-click spyware attacks. A recently disrupted campaign targeted approximately 90 journalists and civil society members using spyware from Israeli firm Paragon Solutions. This attack underscores the increasing risks of digital surveillance and the need for proactive cybersecurity measures. The Threat: […]
Malvertising Scam Exploits Google Ads to Hijack Microsoft Advertising Accounts
In the ever-evolving world of cyber threats, a newly uncovered malvertising campaign is taking aim at Microsoft advertisers, using fake Google ads to redirect users to phishing pages designed to steal their credentials. This alarming scheme underscores the growing sophistication of cybercriminals and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The Threat: Fake Ads, Real Consequences […]
Critical Vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000: A Wake-Up Call for Healthcare Cybersecurity
The healthcare sector is increasingly under siege from cyber threats, and the latest vulnerabilities discovered in Contec Health’s CMS8000 Patient Monitor underscore the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures. These flaws, carrying a CVSS v4 base score of 9.3, could allow cybercriminals to execute remote code, steal sensitive patient data, and even manipulate device functionality. […]
AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks: The Next Big Cybersecurity Threat
Cybercrime Is Evolving – Are You Prepared? Social engineering has always been one of the most effective hacking techniques because it exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities. But today, AI-powered social engineering attacks are making cyber deception more convincing, scalable, and harder to detect than ever before. At COE Security, we’ve seen firsthand how […]
The Dark Side of DeepSeek’s Popularity
The Dark Side of DeepSeek’s Popularity The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized industries across the globe. Among these innovations, the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has recently made waves in the tech world. The company’s AI Assistant app soared to the top of the iOS App Store, outpacing OpenAI’s ChatGPT […]
The Growing Threat of API Cyberattacks and How to Stay Protected
Every 39 seconds, a new cyberattack strikes an unsuspecting business. This staggering statistic is a wake-up call our digital world is not just connected; it’s vulnerable. Businesses everywhere are fighting an invisible war, with cybercriminals targeting the very backbone of modern enterprises: APIs. APIs have become the lifeblood of digital transformation, enabling seamless communication between […]