Defenders Get New Leverage as Attackers Pivot to Infrastructure Basics

Charm · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read · 5 sources

Tools

New Open-Source Tool Helps Defenders Analyze Malicious Infrastructure

A new tool for defenders to map and analyze attacker infrastructure. This is exactly the kind of leverage defenders need to shift from reactive to proactive.

Analysis

Cloud Misconfigurations Remain Top Attack Vector in 2025

Despite all the advanced threats, simple cloud misconfigs still dominate the attack surface. Fix your basics first - it's where the leverage is.

News

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