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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.
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...
Is Your Business Still Using SMBv1? Why You Need to Disable SMBv1 Now
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses must disable SMBv1 to stay ahead of vulnerabilities, especially in Windows environments. A recent report from Microsoft highlights a significant issue with the September 2025 security updates, which are...
Salt Typhoon’s Hidden Web: Uncovering China’s Growing Cyber Espionage Network
Salt Typhoon is escalating the digital battlefield, with state-sponsored cybercrime surging at an alarming rate. A recent discovery of 45 previously unreported domains linked to the Chinese-backed threat actors Salt Typhoon and UNC4841 reveals the vast scale and...
CastleRAT’s Shadow Empire: The Rise of Cybercrime-as-a-Service
In the murky underworld of cybercrime, the rise of cybercrime-as-a-service is transforming threats, with a new player, TAG-150, making waves through its stealthy malware-as-a-service (MaaS) operation, dubbed "CastleRAT." Unlike traditional cybercriminals hawking their...
Dragon in the Wires: Czech Cyber Agency Sounds Alarm on Chinese Cyber Risks in Critical Systems
In an era where digital infrastructure underpins everything from power grids to communication networks, the Czech Republic’s National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) has issued a stark warning: Chinese cyber risks pose a severe threat to critical...
AI Cybercrime Turbocharges Threats: The Rise of AI-Driven Attacks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for innovation—AI cybercrime is turning it into a weapon for cybercriminals. Large language models (LLMs) are slashing the time it takes to exploit software vulnerabilities, turning months of work into mere...
Palo Alto Networks Data Breach: Hit in Salesloft Drift Fallout
In the wake of the Palo Alto Networks data breach, yet another ripple from the Salesloft Drift supply chain attack has emerged. Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks has confirmed the incident, exposing customer information and support cases. The breach, part of a...
Don’t Fall for the Gmail Password Reset Hoax: What You Need to Know
The Gmail password reset hoax has sparked a recent wave of panic across social media, with false claims that Google issued an urgent warning to 25 billion Gmail users to reset their passwords. Spoiler alert: it’s not true. This hoax, which gained traction across...
Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts 1.1M People: The Ripple Effect of Supply Chain Attacks
On August 22, 2025, a major data breach at Farmers Insurance, a leading U.S. insurer serving over 10 million households, led to notifications for 1,111,386 customers about a significant compromise stemming from a third-party vendor. The breach, linked to widespread...
RDP Vulnerabilities: Time to Rethink Your RDP Usage?
Recent reports have highlighted RDP vulnerabilities through a significant surge in coordinated scanning activity targeting Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) authentication servers, raising serious concerns about the security of this widely used remote access...
Cisco FMC Vulnerability: A Rise in Sophisticated Exploits
A critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) software, the Cisco FMC vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-20265, has sounded the alarm on the growing sophistication of cyber exploits. This maximum-severity flaw, with a CVSS score of...
Social Engineering in HR: Protecting Departments from Sophisticated Attacks
Social engineering in HR is a growing threat, as Human Resources (HR) departments, the backbone of organizational trust, are increasingly under siege from sophisticated attacks. The recent data breach at Workday, a leading HR technology provider, exposed sensitive...
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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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