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Why threat hunting is more vital than ever [Q&A]
Mike Mitchell, VP of threat intelligence at Intel 471, has experienced the evolution of threat hunting first-hand as he's been in the industry for decades. We spoke to him to learn more.
Risky Bulletin: Japan passes active cyber defense law
The Japanese government passed a new law last week that allows local agencies to carry out preemptive offensive cyber operations to prevent or suppress future attacks on the country's IT infrastructure. Intel 471 has published a profile on Russian hacker Andrei Vladimirovich Tarasov, also known as Aels.
Staying Ahead with Threat Intelligence: Michael DeBolt Of Intel 471 On How to Stay Informed and Agile About New Cyber Security Threats
As Chief Intelligence Officer, Michael DeBolt is part of the Intel 471 executive team leading a globally diverse team of adversary and technical researchers, linguists, analysts, and intelligence consultants serving client CTI teams representing organizations in all shapes and sizes.
Andrei Tarasov: Inside the Journey of a Russian Hacker on the FBI’s Most Wanted List
The precise date of his flight from Russia is unknown – but despite this antipathy, he returned to Russia in January 2024. This period between the two events is the focus of a report from Intel 471.
Meet Emma…HR Disruptor and Club member!
As VP of HR, Emma Denning leads a team that balances strategy with agility, ensuring a globally dispersed, remote workforce stays connected, engaged, and empowered. From replacing policies with light touch principles to championing trust and accountability, Emma is helping shape an HR function that truly supports both people and performance. In this spotlight, Emma shares her insights on what it takes to build an agile, people-first HR function that truly makes a difference.
RSA Conference 2025 Announcements Summary (Day 1)
Intel 471 announced enhancements to its HUNTER platform, including Bring Your Own Hunts, a feature that allows threat hunters to map hunt queries to tried-and-tested methodology for managing investigations and measuring hunt performance metrics, and Guided Threat Hunts, which helps security teams hunt advanced adversary behaviors with greater speed, decisiveness and consistency.
2025 SC Awards Finalists: Innovator (Executive or Practitioner) of the Year
Cybersecurity innovation depends heavily on visionary leadership and technical excellence. This year's finalists are notable for pushing boundaries, adopting unconventional approaches, and significantly enhancing cybersecurity practices.
AI Powered Phishing Kits: The New Frontier in Social Engineering
Over the past few weeks, security researchers from Intel 471 and Proofpoint have uncovered a disturbing trend: AI-powered phishing kits are now being sold openly on Telegram, many of them boasting integrations with ChatGPT-style language models and LinkedIn scraping capabilities.
How Threat Actors Leverage Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Jeremy Kirk, the Executive Editor for Cyber Threat Intelligence at Intel 471, explains how threat actors can leverage remote monitoring and management (RMM) software solutions. This article originally appeared in Insight Jam, an enterprise IT community that enables human conversation on AI.
Why global tensions are a cybersecurity problem for every business
With global tensions climbing, cyber attacks linked to nation-states and their allies are becoming more common, sophisticated, and destructive. For organizations, cybersecurity can’t be treated as separate from world events anymore, they’re closely connected.
