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Latest · Product · Sep 15, 2026

Quick Wins and Hunting with the Morado Analytic Engine

A quick start guide on how to hunt through our data using the Morado Analytics Engine

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Product · Sep 6, 2026

Introducing the Morado Analytics Engine

Introducing one of our most powerful capabilities yet, the Morado Analytics Engine

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Brand protection · Jul 7, 2026

Your Brand Is an Attack Surface Now

Attackers increasingly abuse trusted brands outside the network to target customers, partners, and employees.

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Dark web · Jun 24, 2026

The Credential Economy: How Stolen Access Gets Bought and Sold

Many breaches begin with stolen access sold on underground markets. Learn how the credential economy works and how to spot the early warning

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CTI program · Jun 18, 2026

Priority Intelligence Requirements: The Operating System of a CTI Program

Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) help CTI teams focus collection, analysis, and reporting on the questions that matter most.

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Threat research · Apr 9, 2026

Python Implant Analysis - Deploying Commodity RATs and Ransomware Reconnaissance

Python implant uses Telegram C2, commodity RATs, and ransomware recon—full technical analysis with IOCs and YARA.

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Threat research · Apr 2, 2026

Infection Chain Leading to Custom Python Implant

Legal-themed JavaScript lure triggers obfuscated PowerShell and DLL sideloading to deploy RATs, enabling persistent remote access.

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Exposure · Mar 23, 2026

Continuous Threat Exposure Management: Closing the Gap Between Discovery and Risk

CTEM helps teams continuously identify, validate, and prioritize real-world exposures so they can reduce risk faster.

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Exposure · Mar 16, 2026

From Exposure to Intelligence: Connecting Attack Surface Monitoring to Security Operations

Turning attack surface visibility into actionable security intelligence.

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Exposure · Mar 11, 2026

Seeing Your Organization Through an Attacker’s Eyes: Why Attack Surface Monitoring Matters

Understand how attackers map your external infrastructure and why continuous attack surface monitoring is essential.

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Product · Feb 25, 2026

Expanding Threatnote’s Intelligence Fabric: AI & Fraud Taxonomies Now Fully Integrated

Threatnote unifies AI, fraud, and cyber threat taxonomies into one STIX-native model for better correlation and visibility.

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CTI program · Feb 16, 2026

Intelligence That Works Together: The Next Step in Cyber Threat Intelligence

Threat intelligence works best when it is connected. Unified workflows reduce noise, improve visibility, and support faster decisions.

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CTI program · Feb 10, 2026

Reducing Tool Sprawl in Threat Intelligence: Why Consolidation Is Becoming Essential for Modern CTI Programs

How tool sprawl impacts threat intelligence teams, increasing costs and slowing response, and why organizations are consolidating tools.

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Threat research · Nov 5, 2025

Amadey Loader Analysis

A look Into Amadey Loader and its core functionality and infrastructure

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Threat research · Nov 4, 2025

Malicious Tools Leveraging AI

Threat actors are weaponizing AI tools like SpamGPT and WormGPT to automate phishing, ransomware, and exploitation attacks.

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Security basics · Oct 28, 2025

The Growing Threat of AI Attacks

A detailed analysis of how emerging AI threats are being weaponized by threat actors to compromise corporate environments.

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Threat research · Oct 21, 2025

Preventable Paths: How INC Ransomware Continues to Thrive

INC Ransomware thrives on weak security—exploiting unpatched systems, poor credentials, and misconfigurations

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Product · Oct 14, 2025

Announcing the CTI-CMM Assessment Tool in Threatnote

Measure and improve CTI maturity with Threatnote’s new assessment tool, built on principles inspired by the CTI-CMM framework.

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Phishing · Oct 2, 2025

AI's Role in Modern Phishing

Blog about AI's role in modern day phishing

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Threat research · Sep 25, 2025

Phishing Campaigns Exploiting Legitimate Infrastructure

Phishing is evolving: attackers exploit link-wrapping and trusted infrastructure to bypass filters, adding malicious campaigns into workflow

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Threat research · Sep 17, 2025

GLOBAL Ransomware - New Tactics Revealed

GLOBAL is a RaaS group (mid-2025) tied to Mamona/BlackLock, targeting healthcare & manufacturing with AI tools and aggressive tactics.

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Product · Aug 28, 2025

How Threatnote Leverages STIX 2.1 for Comprehensive Threat Intelligence Analysis

See how Threatnote leverages STIX 2.1 across all domains in CTI

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Threat research · Jun 16, 2025

RaccoonO365: An Active Campaign and New Features

Morado discovered this campaign in September 2024 we are publishing an update to this campaign

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MSSP · Apr 1, 2025

How MSSPs and MSPs Can Deliver Modern Threat Intelligence with Threatnote as a Unified Threat Management Platform

Threatnote - A Purpose-Built Platform for MSSPs and MSPs

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Threat research · Jan 8, 2025

Threat Actor Spotlight: Pryx

In this post, we provide an assessment of the threat actor known as Pryx

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Threat research · Nov 19, 2024

RaccoonO365 Script Analysis

In this post, we provide our technical analysis of the O365 Raccoon Stealer Malware

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Threat research · Nov 14, 2024

Understanding RaccoonO365 Phishing-as-a-Service

In this post, we dive into understanding the RaccoonO365 PaaS Operation

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CTI program · Nov 7, 2024

What is the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle and How Threatnote Streamlines your CTI Processes

Understanding the Threat Intel Lifecycle, and how to leverage it effectively, is one of the most crucial parts for a threat intel team

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Threat research · Oct 15, 2024

The Rise and Fall of BlackForums: A Glimpse into the Ephemeral World of Cybercrime Communities

BlackForums rise and fall highlights the transient nature of dark web forums, marked by rivalry, law enforcement pressure, and conflict

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

Case Study: How Large Companies Successfully Countered Cyber Attacks

Examples of best practices and lessons learned from previous cyber attacks on large companies.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

Cloud Security: Challenges and Solutions for Protecting Data

Discussing specific vulnerabilities of the cloud and how to address them effectively.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

Current Trends in Cyber Attacks: What We Need to Know in 2024

The latest tactics used by cyber attackers and how to protect your business

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CTI program · Jun 26, 2024

Cyber Threat Intelligence: Turning Data into Actionable Insights

The benefits of threat intelligence and how to implement an effective program in your organization.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

Cybersecurity in the IoT Era: Challenges and Solutions

This article discusses the vulnerabilities of IoT devices and how to implement effective security measures to protect against cyber threats.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

How to Develop an Effective Cyber Incident Response Plan

Essential steps for creating a robust incident response plan and how to test it effectively.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

The Future of Authentication: From Passwords to Biometric Authentication

Explore the evolution of authentication methods and the advantages of biometric authentication.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulations on Businesses

An analysis of recent cybersecurity legislation and its effects on companies.

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Phishing · Jun 26, 2024

The Risks of Phishing Attacks and How to Recognize Them

Strategies for educating and raising awareness among employees to prevent phishing attacks.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

The Role of Cybersecurity in Protecting Clients' Confidential Data

The importance of protecting customer data and how to implement effective security measures.

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Security basics · Jun 26, 2024

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Detecting and Preventing Cyber Attacks

Explore how AI enhances cybersecurity by improving threat detection and prevention.

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Threat research · Jun 21, 2024

AI Used for Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that cybercriminals are using ChatGPT to develop malware and phishing emails.

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Threat research · Jun 21, 2024

FBI Seizes Hive Ransomware Infrastructure

The FBI seized the infrastructure of the Hive ransomware group in a joint operation with global agencies.

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Threat research · Jun 21, 2024

Hackers Sharing Cracked Brute Ratel

Brute Ratel is notable for its ability to evade Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Antivirus (AV) software.

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Threat research · Jun 21, 2024

Initial Access Issues

Explore the challenges of initial access in cybersecurity and how attackers use credential leaks and infostealers to infiltrate networks.

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Threat research · Jun 21, 2024

Interesting New Attack Tactic is Discovered by University Researchers

Researchers from Georgia Tech, the University of Michigan, and Ruhr University Bochum discovered a new cyberattack method called Hot Pixels

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Malware · Jun 21, 2024

Introduction to Infostealers

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that cybercriminals are using ChatGPT to develop malware and phishing emails.

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Ransomware · Jun 21, 2024

It is time to be proactive

Proactive Cybersecurity: Strengthening Defense Strategies through Shared Threat Intelligence

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CTI program · Jun 21, 2024

Maximizing Your Security and Efficiency with Cyber Threat Intelligence

The importance of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) in enhancing organizational security and efficiency.

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Security basics · Jun 21, 2024

The holidays are a good time for cyber attacks

Holidays are prime times for cyber attacks as many cybersecurity teams are short-staffed.

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CTI program · Jun 21, 2024

What's the difference? Threat Data, Threat Information & Threat Intelligence

The differences between threat data, threat information, and threat intelligence.

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