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Welcome to the Black Belt Secure cybersecurity blog, your trusted source for the latest cybersecurity insights, news, and best practices in the ever-evolving world of digital security. Here, you’ll find a wealth of information covering everything from emerging threats and vulnerabilities to practical tips and strategies for protecting your business. Our cybersecurity blog is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge they need to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.
Have the Tables Turned, or is the US-China Cyber War Heating Up?
If last week's deep dive into ransomware and AI threats had you bolting your digital doors, this one's a geopolitical thriller: straight out of the shadows of the US-China cyber war. China's Ministry of State Security just dropped a bombshell, accusing the US National...
The Rising Tide of Ransomware and Extortion: How AI is Fueling Cyber Threats and What SMBs Can Do
Microsoft's latest Digital Defense Report (released October 16, 2025) paints a stark picture: over half of all cyberattacks with identifiable motives—specifically 52%—are now driven by ransomware and extortion. This isn't just a blip; it's a seismic shift toward...
Windows 10 End of Support: Here’s What You Need to Know
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft announced Windows 10 end of support, marking the end of a decade-long era for one of the most widely used operating systems in history. With over a billion devices having run Windows 10 at its peak, this milestone affects businesses,...
Unmasking the Shadow Network: A Massive Multi-Country RDP Botnet Attack Targets US RDP Services
In an era where remote work has become the norm, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services have emerged as a critical lifeline for IT administrators, helpdesk teams, and distributed workforces. However, this convenience comes with significant risks, as evidenced by a...
Nightmare Fuel: The Massive CCP-Linked SIM Farm New York Threat—and the Shadow War It’s Fueling
Picture this: Beneath the glittering skyscrapers of New York City, just miles from the United Nations where world leaders converge, lurks a digital Frankenstein—a sprawling SIM farm New York operation with over 300,000 SIM cards and hundreds of servers, primed to...
The Honeypot Hack: How Hacktivists Are Turning Critical Infrastructure into Their Playground—and What It Means for Nation-State Shadows
In the shadowy world of cybersecurity, where digital skirmishes can spill into the real world, a recent incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly threats from hacktivists critical infrastructure evolve. Imagine a water treatment plant humming along, its...
Nation-State Shadows: How China, Russia, and North Korea Are Weaponizing Cisco Flaws in a New Era of Cyber Espionage
In this era of heightened cyber espionage, the digital backbone of governments and businesses alike—networking giant Cisco's products—is under siege, not from opportunistic cybercriminals, but from the world's most sophisticated nation-state actors. In a stark...
Akira Shows How Ransomware Specialization is Done
In the ever-evolving world of cybercrime, ransomware specialization is transforming how groups operate—they're no longer scattershot opportunists but laser-focused specialists, honing in on specific vulnerabilities and targets to maximize efficiency and payouts. The...
Shai-Hulud Worm: It Doesn’t Just Exist in the Dune Novels
In Frank Herbert's Dune saga, Shai-Hulud—the colossal sandworm of Arrakis—represents an ancient, unstoppable force that devours everything in its path, reshaping ecosystems and toppling empires. Fast-forward to September 2025, and a real-world cyber threat has...
When Hackers Impersonate the Feds: Protecting Your Small Business from Fake FBI Portals
In an era where deepfakes, AI-generated scams, and counterfeit websites proliferate, cybercriminals have sunk to a new low: creating fake FBI portals that pose as the official site. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently issued a stark warning about...
How an Old Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Exposed Millions of Companies to Total Tenant Takeover
In the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity, the Entra ID vulnerability serves as a stark reminder of hidden dangers. We often focus on the latest flashy threats—ransomware gangs, zero-day exploits in cutting-edge AI tools, or phishing campaigns powered by deepfakes....
UNC6040 and UNC6395: Why the FBI is Worried About These Salesforce Threats
UNC6040 and UNC6395 are emerging threat actors in the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, constantly evolving their tactics to target cloud-based platforms that hold sensitive business data. The FBI's recent FLASH alert shines a spotlight on these groups—known for...
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Peter Vavroksy, a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and network engineering, co-founded Black Belt Secure in 2020, transforming it into one of North Texas’ most acclaimed cybersecurity firms, recognized with multiple national awards. His work securing critical systems and designing tailored solutions for SMBs highlights his commitment to digital safety. As a university educator, Peter also shapes the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, while his speaking engagements across DFW inspire businesses to prioritize robust security. Read Peter’s full profile for more details.
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