Hunting Malware That Hides: 5 Case Studies with 7 Downloadable YARA Rules

Security teams don’t just need alerts, they need answers. At Stairwell, we’ve seen how easily malware evades detection when defenders rely solely on behavior, logs, or static IOCs. Some threats hide inside image files. Others remain dormant for months. Many are missed not because they’re advanced, but because no one was looking in the right…

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Closing 2024 Securely: Overcoming Multi-Channel Retail PCI Challenges

In today’s digital-first retail landscape, maintaining PCI compliance across multiple sales channels isn’t just a regulatory box to tick – it’s a critical safeguard for your business. Consider this: 60% of small businesses close their doors within six months of a data breach. That’s a wake-up call for retailers everywhere! From e-commerce platforms to mobile…

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Holiday 2024: The Bot Battle for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The battle between humans and bots is heating up, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday standing as prime targets. Some “Black Friday” holiday shopping events have already begun. Based on Kasada’s 2023 findings, the trends observed last year offer valuable insights and preparation strategies for 2024. With threat actors more sophisticated than ever, retailers must…

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Why Hotels Need Regular Penetration Testing: Protecting Guest Data and Brand Reputation

In today’s digital landscape, hotels face increasing cybersecurity risks that can jeopardize guest data and damage brand reputation. Regular penetration testing has become an essential practice for hotels to identify vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and maintain a strong security posture. This article explores the importance of penetration testing for hotels and guides on implementing an effective…

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4,000+ Adobe Commerce, Magento Shops Compromised in CosmicSting Attacks

Summary Adobe Commerce and Magento online stores are being targeted in CosmicSting attacks at an increasingly scaling rate, with threat actors hacking approximately 5% of all Adobe Commerce and Magento stores. The CosmicSting vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-34102, is a critical severity information disclosure flaw; when chained with CVE-2024-2961, a security issue in glibc’s iconv function, an attacker can achieve…

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