Alex Vance

Senior OSINT Researcher and Digital Forensics Specialist. Alex focuses on tracking cyber threats, analyzing network metadata, and developing reconnaissance strategies for digital investigations.

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BeyondTrust RCE Exploited Post-Patch: A Race Against Time & United Airlines' Blueprint for Cyber Resilience

Analyzing post-patch BeyondTrust RCE exploitation and United Airlines' CISO strategy for building cyber resilience in critical infrastructures.
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FTC's Urgent Briefing: Confronting Ransomware's Geopolitical Threat and Cross-Border Cybercrime

FTC briefs Congress on ransomware's existential threat to infrastructure and national sovereignty, emphasizing cross-border cybercrime challenges.
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HDMI Port Selection: Unlocking Peak A/V Performance and Its Parallels in Cybersecurity Forensics

Optimize your display's imaging and sound. Learn how specific HDMI ports impact performance, paralleling digital forensics precision.
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Viral AI Caricatures: A Covert Vector for Enterprise Data Exposure and Shadow AI Risks

Viral AI caricatures expose enterprise data, fuel shadow AI, social engineering, and LLM account compromise risks, demanding robust cybersecurity.
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Unveiling Advanced Cybersecurity Paradigms: Upcoming Engagements & Threat Intelligence Deep Dives

Join us for upcoming speaking engagements exploring cutting-edge cybersecurity, OSINT, AI in security, and digital forensics.
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Zscaler-SquareX Deal: Redefining Zero Trust and Secure Browsing for the Enterprise

Zscaler's acquisition of SquareX boosts Zero Trust, secure browsing, and advanced threat protection against client-side attacks.
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DPRK's Digital Deception: North Korean Hackers Weaponize Phony Job Interviews Against Software Developers

North Korean threat actors exploit fake job interviews to compromise software developers, leveraging sophisticated social engineering tactics.
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Google Unmasks CANFAIL: Suspected Russian APT Targets Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure

Google ties a suspected Russian APT to CANFAIL malware attacks targeting Ukrainian defense, military, government, and energy organizations.
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OPSEC Imperative: Erasing Your Google Search Cache on Android for Advanced Privacy & OSINT Hygiene

Master Android Google Search cache clearing for privacy. Essential for cybersecurity pros to manage digital exhaust.
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Geopolitical Fault Lines: Cyber Threats Dominate G7 Risk Index, Disinformation Looms Large

G7 nations prioritize cyber-attacks as top risk; BICS members rank it eighth. Disinformation ranks third globally.
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Proofpoint's Strategic Acuity: Securing the Autonomous Frontier with Acuvity Against Agentic AI Risks

Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to enhance visibility, control, and auditability over autonomous AI agents, mitigating novel cybersecurity risks.
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3D Printer Surveillance: Deep Dive into 'Blocking Technology' and Digital Forensics

Technical analysis of 3D printer surveillance, 'blocking technology,' and digital forensics implications for makers and manufacturers.
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Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day Onslaught: Enterprises Grapple with Persistent Exploit Frenzy

Ivanti EPMM zero-days continue to plague enterprises, demanding a shift from 'patch and pray' to proactive security.
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BeyondTrust RCE (CVE-2026-1731) Under Active Exploitation: Critical Patching and Defense Imperative

Attackers exploit BeyondTrust RCE (CVE-2026-1731) in internet-facing instances. Urgent patching and robust defense required.
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Real-Time Vishing Kits: The New Frontier in MFA Bypass and Threat Actor Control

Voice phishing kits empower threat actors with real-time control, bypassing MFA through sophisticated call orchestration and session hijacking.
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Google Alerts: State-Backed UNC2970 Weaponizes Gemini AI for Advanced Reconnaissance and Attack Support

Google reports North Korea's UNC2970 leveraging Gemini AI for reconnaissance, accelerating cyber attacks and information operations.
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Claude's Free Tier Gets Pro Features: Is the $20 Subscription Still Justified for Cyber Pros?

Claude's free tier adds 4 Pro features. This technical analysis evaluates if the $20 subscription remains essential for cybersecurity and OSINT professionals.
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Shannon's Gambit: Autonomous AI Penetration Testing and the Redefinition of Cyber Warfare

Exploring Shannon, an autonomous AI pen tester, its implications for security teams, risk management, and the future of cyber defense.
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World Leaks Ransomware Group Unleashes RustyRocket: A New Era of Stealthy Extortion

Accenture warns: World Leaks ransomware group deploys 'RustyRocket', a custom, stealthy malware for sophisticated extortion campaigns.
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Cybersecurity & OSINT Alert: 'Rewiring Democracy' Ebook Sale – A Strategic Acquisition for Digital Defenders

Deep dive into 'Rewiring Democracy' at a discount, offering cybersecurity and OSINT professionals critical insights into digital threats to democratic processes.
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When Security Decisions Lag: The Attacker's Strategic Advantage in Modern Cyber Warfare

Modern malware thrives on delayed security, exploiting SDLC and CI/CD gaps. Proactive intent analysis and integrated forensics are critical.
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CISA's Strategic Pivot: Sunsetting Emergency Directives for a Proactive Federal Security Posture

CISA sunsets 10 emergency directives, signaling a strategic shift towards continuous, proactive federal cybersecurity and enhanced resilience.
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Leveraging Roku OS for Local News OSINT: A Deep Dive into Open-Source Intelligence Gathering & Digital Forensics

Explore Roku's free local news for OSINT, threat intelligence, and digital forensic analysis, no subscription needed.
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UAT-9921 Emerges: Unpacking the VoidLink Framework and Its Advanced Threat Landscape

Cisco Talos uncovers UAT-9921, a sophisticated threat actor leveraging the VoidLink framework in campaigns since 2019, posing a severe cybersecurity risk.
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Apple's Digital ID Expansion: A Deep Dive into Cybersecurity Implications and OSINT Challenges

Exploration of Apple's digital ID expansion, focusing on cryptographic security, attack vectors, privacy, and forensic challenges.
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Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday: Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days Demand Immediate Attention

Microsoft patched six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in February, urging immediate patching to mitigate severe threats.
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days Signal Escalating Threat Landscape

Microsoft Patch Tuesday reveals six actively exploited zero-days, matching last year's high, with three publicly known. Urgent patching is critical.
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The AI Text Deluge: Navigating the Detection Arms Race in an Age of Synthetic Information

Explores the cybersecurity challenges of AI-generated text, detection methods, digital forensics, and the ongoing arms race.
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Perimeter Breach: SolarWinds WHD Exposures Fuel Targeted Cyberattacks

Exposed SolarWinds Web Help Desk instances are critical attack vectors. Learn about vulnerabilities, attack types, and robust mitigation strategies.
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Love in the Age of AI: Why 2026 Romance Scams are Almost Impossible to Spot

Unmasking 2026's AI-powered romance scams: hyper-realistic personas, emotional manipulation, and advanced forensic challenges.
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Reynolds Ransomware: Kernel-Mode Evasion with Embedded BYOVD Driver for Unprecedented EDR Disablement

Reynolds Ransomware embeds a BYOVD driver to achieve kernel-mode privilege escalation and disable EDR, posing a critical threat.
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Unmasking Windows' Covert Data Resiliency Arsenal: Your PC's Built-in Backup Powerhouse

Discover Windows' powerful, often-overlooked native backup tools for robust personal file and system state preservation.
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America's 'Move Fast' AI Gambit: A Cybersecurity & OSINT Perspective on Global Market Risks

US 'move fast' AI strategy risks global market leadership. Technical analysis explores cybersecurity, OSINT, and regulatory challenges.
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The AI Zero-Day Revolution: How LLMs are Redefining Vulnerability Discovery and Exploitation Speed

LLMs like Opus 4.6 are rapidly accelerating zero-day discovery and exploitation, challenging traditional cybersecurity paradigms.
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Warlock Gang's SmarterMail Exploit: A Deep Dive into the SmarterTools Breach

Analyzing the Warlock Gang's breach of SmarterTools via critical SmarterMail vulnerabilities, exploring impact, and defensive strategies.
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AI Agents: The New Frontier of Insider Threats & Security Blind Spots

AI agents create new insider threat vectors, bypassing traditional security. Learn how to detect and mitigate these advanced risks.
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VoidLink: Unpacking the Multi-Cloud, AI-Powered Linux C2 Framework Threat

Deep dive into VoidLink, a Linux C2 framework leveraging multi-cloud capabilities and AI for credential theft and data exfiltration.
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OpenAI's EU Privacy Policy Overhaul: A Deep Dive into Expanded Data Categories and Granular Controls

OpenAI updates EU privacy policy post-November 2024 revision, clarifying scope, adding data categories, and detailing user controls.
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Solid-State Battery Integration: The Unsurprising Technical Hurdles Blocking iPhones (for now)

Explores why solid-state batteries, despite advantages, haven't reached iPhones due to material science, manufacturing, and Apple's stringent demands.
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Notepad++ Supply Chain Attack: Unpacking State-Sponsored Tactics & Patch Tuesday's Forecast

Analyzing the sophisticated Notepad++ supply chain attack, the utility of global threat intelligence, and the critical forecast for upcoming Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities.
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Federal Ban on Chinese-Owned Apps: Mitigating Geopolitical Cyber Threats and IP Infringement Risks

Analyzing proposed federal bill to ban Chinese apps on government devices, mitigating IP theft and national security risks.
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OpenClaw Fortifies Agentic Ecosystem: VirusTotal Code Insight Elevates ClawHub Skill Security

OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal, including Code Insight, for ClawHub skill scanning, bolstering agentic ecosystem security against evolving threats.
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Beyond IR: EufyCam S3 Pro's Night Vision is a Game-Changer for Digital Forensics & Perimeter Security

Switched to EufyCam S3 Pro for unparalleled color night vision, enhancing digital forensics and threat intelligence.
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The Unyielding Call: EFF's 'Encrypt It Already' Campaign Demands E2E by Default from Big Tech

EFF urges Big Tech for default E2E encryption amidst rising AI privacy concerns, enhancing digital security against pervasive surveillance.
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Stanley: New MaaS Kit Promises Guaranteed Chrome Web Store Publication – A Deep Dive

New MaaS kit "Stanley" bypasses Chrome Web Store security, promises malware publication, threatening user data and enterprise networks.
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BfV & BSI Joint Advisory: State-Sponsored Signal Phishing Targets German High-Value Individuals

German agencies warn of state-sponsored Signal phishing campaign targeting politicians, military, and journalists for intelligence gathering.
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The LG Gram 17 (2025): A Cybersecurity & OSINT Marvel That Defies Physics

Explores how the LG Gram 17 (2025) combines extreme portability, enhanced thermals, and power, crucial for cybersecurity and OSINT.
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Operation Dragon-Fly: Asian Cyber Espionage Breaches 37 Nations, Targeting Global Critical Infrastructure

Deep dive into an Asian cyber espionage campaign impacting 70 organizations across 37 countries, targeting critical infrastructure and government.
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DKnife: Unmasking a Sophisticated Chinese-Made Malware Framework Targeting Edge Devices

Deep dive into DKnife, a Chinese-made malware framework specifically targeting routers and edge devices, exposing its architecture and defense.
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DHS Biometric Surveillance Under Scrutiny: A Deep Dive into ICE, OBIM, and Privacy Implications

DHS privacy probe targets ICE and OBIM's biometric tracking, focusing on data integrity, security, and civil liberties.
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Beyond the Bait: Decrypting Threat Actor Tactics in the Digital Ocean

Explore advanced OSINT, digital forensics, and threat intelligence, leveraging fishing analogies for cybersecurity insights.