The Big Data Blog

On March 1, 2026, a series of kinetic events involving drone strikes significantly impacted critical cloud infrastructure in the Middle East, specifically affecting the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Middle East (UAE) Region (ME-CENTRAL-1) and the AWS Middle East (Bahrain) Region (ME-SOUTH-1).   This incident marks a notable escalation in the physical vulnerability of commercial data centers operating in high-risk or volatile environments. The disruption began in the early mornin

On 29 December 2025, coordinated cyberattacks struck Poland’s critical infrastructure. At least 30 wind and solar farms were targeted. A large combined heat and power (CHP) plant supplying heat to nearly half a million customers was attacked. A private manufacturing company was also affected.   According to CERT Polska ,  the attacks were purely destructive in nature  and represent a significant escalation compared to previously observed incidents. The timing was not incident

Security researcher  Jonah Owen recently published a project called “Evilmouse.”  The concept is simple yet unsettling: a fully functional USB mouse that also functions as a covert keystroke injection device.   According to Owen’s documentation, the mouse retains its normal behavior while embedding additional hardware that allows it to emulate a programmable Human Interface Device. Once connected to a target system, it can automatically send scripted keystrokes. The operating

As organizations continue to harden their environments with multi-factor authentication (MFA), attackers are adapting by targeting people rather than technical controls. One of the more notable evolutions in this space is prompt bombing , a social engineering technique that exploits authentication workflows themselves rather than traditional phishing channels.   Prompt bombing sits at the intersection of identity security, user behavior, and automation . It is not a vulnerabi

By 2025, artificial intelligence would no longer be an experimental tool for cybercriminals. Multiple industry and policy reports agree that AI fundamentally changed how cybercrime is executed, scaled, and monetized. Attackers increasingly use AI to automate deception, personalize attacks , and reduce the cost and effort required to compromise victims.   The World Economic Forum Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026  identifies AI as the single most significant driver of change i

Most cybersecurity programs focus on prevention and detection. Firewalls, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection systems aim to block known threats or alert on suspicious activity. Although these controls are essential, they are no longer sufficient on their own.   Modern attackers intentionally steer clear of noisy methods. They exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, abuse legitimate credentials, and perform lateral movements that mimic typical activity . Often, these actio

On September 20, 2025, a cyberattack disrupted passenger check-in and baggage systems at multiple European airports  after Collins...

In an industry shaped by zero-day exploits , AI-driven malware, and supply chain compromises , it’s easy to overlook a threat vector...

Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity is not inherently good or bad. Its effectiveness depends entirely on how it’s implemented and how well organizations prepare for the ways it can be misused.

The Erlang/OTP SSH flaw didn’t just expose a coding error; it exposed a systemic truth: remote access is only as secure as the software behind it.

This attack by Dropping Elephant represents a geopolitically motivated, sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign directly targeting Turkey's ascent in defense technologies.

The Procolored malware incident highlighted how easily malicious software can travel undetected, particularly through the USB workflows that many OT environments still rely on.

A chronological breakdown of how OT-targeting malware has evolved and how threat intelligence and diode-based defense are rising in response.

Protecting SCADA and PLC systems from lateral attacks isn’t just a cybersecurity best practice—it’s an operational necessity.

The global energy industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation. As energy providers modernize their grids, integrate renewables,...

Modern supply chains rely on deeply interconnected systems to manage everything from raw material sourcing to last-mile delivery....

In a campaign that has deeply rattled cybersecurity agencies and policymakers, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Volt...

Through MISP and data diodes, cybersecurity communities can establish a standardized and reliable threat intelligence sharing infrastructure.

Securing the file upload process is not a one-layer job. It demands a combination of policy, technology, and architecture.

Zero-day exploits occur when cybercriminals identify and exploit a software vulnerability before developers become aware of it.