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Continue reading →: How Mirai Botnets Weaponized Wazuh’s Critical FlawAt the start of 2025, cybersecurity watchers noticed a shift: a once obscure SIEM tool, Wazuh, became a prime target. A perilously serious flaw—designated CVE‑2025‑24016—was disclosed in mid-February. Within weeks, Mirai-based botnet operators repurposed a publicly released proof-of-concept exploit to gain remote code execution on vulnerable installations. What seemed like…
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Continue reading →: Safeguarding Digital Communication: Defense Against Rule-Based Relay ExploitsEmail remains a fundamental mode of correspondence in enterprise environments. However, as organizations adopt cloud-based messaging platforms and hybrid infrastructures, the threat landscape has become increasingly complex. Among the nuanced dangers is a subtle but impactful vector—rule-based relay attacks. These incursions leverage legitimate mailbox rule capabilities to manipulate, redirect, or…
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Continue reading →: AuKill and the BYOVD Tactic: A Tale of Attack and DefenseIntroduction In the evolving cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders in cybersecurity, the utilization of Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) tactics has significantly changed the playing field. One of the most potent manifestations of this method is a tool known as AuKill. This blog post explores AuKill from both…
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Continue reading →: Heaven’s Gate: How Attackers Exploit Architecture to Evade DetectionIntroduction Malicious actors continually evolve strategies to bypass security measures, taking advantage of nuances within operating systems. One particularly sophisticated technique, called Heaven’s Gate, enables adversaries to transition between 32-bit and 64-bit modes on Windows platforms. Originally discovered during early post-64-bit adoption years, Heaven’s Gate remains relevant, posing challenges for…
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Continue reading →: ARP-Based Attacks: The Overlooked Threat Inside Your NetworkARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a foundational part of how local networks function. It resolves IP addresses to physical MAC addresses so devices can communicate on a LAN. However, this critical process was designed without security in mind. ARP-based attacks exploit this flaw to launch man-in-the-middle attacks, steal data, impersonate…
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Continue reading →: GreyNoise: The Intelligence Layer Between the Internet and Your SOCGreyNoise—an innovative cybersecurity platform designed to help organizations understand, contextualize, and eliminate irrelevant internet background noise from their alert pipeline. Unlike traditional threat intelligence services that aim to identify malicious indicators of compromise, GreyNoise focuses on the why behind unsolicited traffic. By monitoring and categorizing global internet scan traffic, GreyNoise…
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Continue reading →: Velociraptor in Depth: Forensic and Threat Hunting CapabilitiesAs cyber threats become more sophisticated and persistent, organizations face increasing pressure to maintain visibility into their endpoints, respond quickly to incidents, and gather forensic data without delay. Traditional security tools often fall short in providing the flexibility, depth, and responsiveness required in fast-paced investigations or complex enterprise environments. Velociraptor…
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Continue reading →: “Carpet Bombing” DDoS Attacks: Understanding the Rise of Horizontal Assaults on Digital InfrastructureIn the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks have long been a formidable threat. Traditionally, these attacks focused on overwhelming a single service, server, or application, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users. However, recent trends have shown a shift in attacker behavior. Increasingly, cybercriminals are embracing a more…
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Continue reading →: Defense in Depth: A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategy for the Modern Threat LandscapeIn today’s hyper-connected digital ecosystem, cyber threats are not just increasing in volume, but also in sophistication. From advanced persistent threats (APTs) and zero-day exploits to ransomware and supply chain attacks, modern adversaries continuously evolve to bypass traditional security controls. In such a complex environment, a single-layered defense is no…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Configuration Drift in Cybersecurity: Risks, Causes, and Prevention StrategiesIntroduction In the realm of cybersecurity, precision and consistency are critical. Organizations invest substantial resources in establishing secure configurations, defining baseline standards, and deploying controls to protect sensitive assets. However, over time, even the most rigorously designed systems can deviate from their original configurations. This phenomenon, known as configuration drift,…
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Hello! I’m Matthew, an experienced engineer at Decian, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) dedicated to revolutionizing IT solutions for businesses. With a passion for technology and a wealth of experience in the MSP industry, I’ve embarked on a journey to demystify the world of managed services through this blog.
My career at Decian has been a journey of constant learning and growth. Over the years, I’ve honed my skills in various aspects of IT management, from network security and cloud services to data analytics and cybersecurity. Working in an environment that fosters innovation and customer-focused solutions, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to numerous projects that have helped businesses optimize their IT strategies and enhance operational efficiency.
The inspiration to start this blog came from my interactions with business owners and clients who often expressed a need for clearer understanding and guidance in working with MSPs. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of digital transformation, ensuring cybersecurity, or leveraging technology for business growth, I realized that there’s a wealth of knowledge to be shared.
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