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  • Copy Fail - Local Linux Privilege Escalation in 4 lines

    Copy Fail – Local Linux Privilege Escalation in 4 lines

    CVE-2026-31431, dubbed Copy Fail, allows privilege escalation to root on Linux distros missing the latest kernel patches. Learn what to do in this blog.
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  • No Malware Required

    No Malware Required

    The March 2026 attack on Stryker Corporation was not Malware and did not make Ransomware demands. Instead it used compromised credentials to disrupt business.
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  • Smart Slider 3 Pro WordPress/Joomla Plugin Supply Chain Compromise

    Smart Slider 3 Pro WordPress/Joomla Plugin Supply Chain Compromise

    Last week’s supply chain attack caused many users of the WordPress and Joomla plugin Smart Slider 3 Pro to inadvertently patch to a malicious version.
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  • BYOVD Attacks and EDR Evasion: Why Your Endpoint Security May Not Be Enough

    BYOVD Attacks and EDR Evasion: Why Your Endpoint Security May Not Be Enough

    With Reynolds Ransomware in the wild, Brian Tant dives into BYOVD attacks, how they evade enterprise defense like EDRs, and what your organization can do.
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  • Sponsored Malware: When the Bad Guys Pay for Views

    Sponsored Malware: When the Bad Guys Pay for Views

    When a Raxis pentester Jason Taylor found a suspicious sponsored search result, he broke down the code it would have run and discovered it was malware.
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  • The Hidden Risks in Your Password: What You Type Matters More Than You Think

    The Hidden Risks in Your Password: What You Type Matters More Than You Think

    Raxis has discovered and cracked our fair share of password hashes. Some that we have discovered may surprise you… and their bosses. Learn what not to do.
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