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Key Takeaways from the IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index

Attackers have made a decisive switch toward stealthy, identity-centric attacks. Forget breaking in – modern cybercriminals simply log in. And that should be a concern. According to the IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index, nearly one-third of intrusions in 2024 were initiated not through sophisticated attacks, but through valid account exploitation.

Translating Threat Intelligence into Boardroom Value

In fast-paced threat intelligence environments, day-to day focus is often on monitoring risks, responding to incidents, and staying ahead of evolving threats. In the middle of this operational intensity, structured board reporting can easily be overlooked. But as threat landscapes grow more complex and cyber risks gain board-level attention, the absence of clear, strategic reporting becomes a liability. Board reporting isn’t just a good practice, its a regulatory imperative.

Security Bulletin: OttoKit WordPress Plugin Vulnerability, CVE-2025-27007

CVE-2025-27007 is a critical unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the OttoKit WordPress plugin (formerly SureTriggers), which is used by over 100,000 websites for workflow automation and third-party integration. The vulnerability exists in the plugin’s create_wp_connection() function, which fails to properly verify user authentication when application passwords are not configured.

May 19, 2025 Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing

This week’s briefing covers: Coinbase Insider Threat Leads to Theft of Customer Data Coinbase has released a blog post and filed an SEC Form 8-K reporting an incident whereby they received an email attempting to extort the company for $20m. According to the post, the threat actors approached customer support staff and “used cash offers to convince a small group of insiders to copy data in our customer support tools”. Stolen data includes personal details including identity documents and account data include balance and transaction history.
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Improving Cyber and Mental Resilience with Threat Information Sharing

In a world where data provides companies with a competitive advantage, sharing it amongst other businesses, especially in the same industry, may seem counterproductive. However, in cybersecurity, where every company is a potential target for threat actors and organizations are increasingly interconnected through supply chains, sharing information can significantly enhance a company's security posture and overall resilience.

The Value of Threat Intelligence in Ensuring DORA Compliance

“Expect the unexpected” is a saying that holds particular weight in cybersecurity. In 2025, with continuing technological advancement, the divide between game-changing business opportunities and serious cyber threats has never been starker. With innovation and disruption unlikely to slow the pace any time soon, all sectors must build their operational resiliency to stay ahead and ensure stability.

Top 5 Proactive Threat Intelligence Use Cases for Enhanced Cyber Defense

In this fast-moving world where businesses operate completely through IT infrastructure, waiting for a threat to happen and finding a solution isn’t enough. There should be a proactive approach, where you spot and remove a threat even before it touches your systems.

May 12, 2025 Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing

This week’s briefing covers: Software Supply Chain Attack on Golang Leads to Wiper Malware A supply-chain attack has been discovered that targeted Linux servers through malicious Golang modules, mimicking legitimate modules, that were posted on GitHub. Continued Exploitation of Critical SAP NetWeaver Critical Vulnerability Further to Kroll’s reporting in previous weeks regarding active exploitation of CVE-2025-31324, a critical vulnerability that allows a threat actor to execute code remotely.

Building a Proactive Threat Intelligence Program: Exclusive Guide For A CISO

As cyber threats grow more advanced and persistent, traditional reactive defences are no longer enough. Today’s security leaders must shift toward proactive threat intelligence, anticipating and neutralising risks before they evolve into serious breaches.

How to Adopt DORA's Threat-Led Penetration Testing Requirements

The new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requires significant financial entities in the EU to carry out Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPTs) on a regular basis. However, the skills required along with the planning for these types of exercises can prove difficult and time consuming. During this session, Kroll brings together our red teaming, threat intelligence and DORA regulatory compliance experts to provide practical guidance on how security, risk and resiliency leaders can adopt a sustainable threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) program as required by DORA.