Threat Intelligence Executive Report – Volume 2025, Number 5

Threat Intelligence Executive Report – Volume 2025, Number 5

The Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) research team analyzes security threats to help organizations protect their systems. Based on observations in July and August, CTU™ researchers identified the following noteworthy issues and changes in the global threat landscape: Ransomware remains a volatile threat despite disruptions Absent MFA allows exploitation of stolen credentials Legacy vulnerabilities maintain their…

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Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship welcomes Ana Bakshi as new executive director

Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship welcomes Ana Bakshi as new executive director

The Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship announced that Ana Bakshi has been named its new executive director. Bakshi stepped into the role at the start of the fall semester and will collaborate closely with the managing director, Ethernet Inventors Professor of the Practice Bill Aulet, to elevate the center to higher levels. “Ana is uniquely…

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Threat Intelligence Executive Report – Volume 2025, Number 4

Threat Intelligence Executive Report – Volume 2025, Number 4

The Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) research team analyzes security threats to help organizations protect their systems. Based on observations in May and June, CTU™ researchers identified the following noteworthy issues and changes in the global threat landscape: Threat group naming alignment poses challenges Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. Law enforcement uses mockery as a tactic…

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Threat Intelligence Executive Report – Volume 2025, Number 3

Threat Intelligence Executive Report – Volume 2025, Number 3

Executive summary The Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) research team analyzes security threats to help organizations protect their systems. Based on observations in March and April, CTU™ researchers identified the following noteworthy issues and changes in the global threat landscape: Cybersecurity lessons for HR Black Basta leaks provided strategic takeaways To future-proof cybersecurity, start now Cybersecurity…

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Evan Brown, Executive Director of EDGE at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Evan Brown, Executive Director of EDGE at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Evan Brown serves as the Executive Director of EDGE (Economic Development Growth and Expansion) at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. With previous roles as Deputy Secretary of State and Deputy Director of Business Development and Legislative Director at the Department of Commerce, Evan brings a wealth of experience in public service and economic strategy. At…

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