Microsoft Paint RCE Vulnerability: CVE-2026-83844

Microsoft Paint RCE Vulnerability: CVE-2026-83844

We generally associate Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities with browsers, operating systems, internet-facing applications and enterprise software. But what happens when an application as familiar as Microsoft Paint enters the vulnerability…
HYFLOCK Ransomware Dissection

HYFLOCK Ransomware Dissection

Introduction: A New Ransomware Operation Is Taking Shape The ransomware ecosystem continues to attract new operators, affiliates and underground service providers. HYFLOCK is one of the newer names drawing attention…
3AM Ransomware Evolution: Three Years Later

3AM Ransomware Evolution: Three Years Later

Introduction: Three Years Later In September 2023, I published 3 AM Ransomware Dissection on TheCyberThrone.in, examining a relatively new ransomware family that had attracted attention because of its association with…
Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis for $6.3 Billion

Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis for $6.3 Billion

The cybersecurity industry is increasingly focused on protecting not just users and devices, but also the sensitive information they can access. As organisations adopt AI assistants and autonomous agents, controlling…