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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.
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...
XenoRAT Malware is Back and It’s Got State-Sponsoring
The XenoRAT malware, linked to North Korea’s Kimsuky (APT43) group, has resurfaced in a sophisticated espionage campaign targeting foreign embassies in South Korea. Since March 2025, this state-sponsored operation has used malicious GitHub repositories, multilingual...
The Era of EDR Evasion is Upon Us
The cybersecurity landscape faces a surge in EDR evasion as attackers like the Crypto24 ransomware group deploy sophisticated tools to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. Active since September 2024, Crypto24 targets large organizations in financial...
Sloppy AI Security: A Nightmare for Cybersecurity Professionals
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations has opened new frontiers for innovation, but it’s also creating significant AI security challenges. A recent report from The Register, highlighted on Slashdot, warns that poorlyimplemented...
When Foreign Nations Start Hacking: A State-Sponsored Cyberattack Tale
The recent state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. federal court filing system, with suspicions pointing to Russian involvement, has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This sophisticated attack, reported by The New York Times and discussed on...
Ransomware is Good Business. No Wonder It’s Not Dying.
Ransomware has become a pervasive and persistent threat, making headlines almost daily as businesses, hospitals, and even governments fall victim to its crippling effects. In 2024 alone, reported ransomware attacks worldwide reached 5,289, a 15% increase from the...
Einhaus Group’s Collapse: A Cyber Threat Tale
In March 2023, Wilhelm Einhaus, the founder of Germany’s Einhaus Group, faced a chilling cyber threat from the "Royal" ransomware group, marking the beginning of a devastating incident that led to the collapse of a once-thriving mobile device insurance and service...
Russia Faces Crippling Cyberattack on Aeroflot and Beyond
Introduction On July 28, 2025, a devastating cyberattack crippled Russia’s flagship airline, Aeroflot, grounding over 100 flights and causing widespread chaos at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Claimed by pro-Ukrainian and Belarusian hacktivist groups Silent Crow and...
Co Founder and Vice President
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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