Rodney Parlait is a thought leader who specializes in behavioral analysis and human error in cybersecurity. With his combined expertise in both areas, he covers a wide array of topics that investigate how different behaviors and cognitive biases contribute to human errors that weaken cybersecurity. Rodney provides actionable solutions and practical tips to help organizations and individuals overcome these challenges.
Most cybersecurity breaches do not begin with a sophisticated piece of code cracking a firewall, but rather with a simple human moment—a rushed click, a misplaced trust, an ignored warning.
Trend Analysis Read MoreA sophisticated global ransomware campaign has been uncovered, revealing how the long-standing Phorpiex hacker network is leveraging deceptive Windows shortcut files to deploy a potent offline ransomware variant.
The digital threat landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with a new phishing attack now being launched every 19 seconds, a frequency that has more than doubled since 2024.
Read MoreThe very infrastructure designed to power modern business is now being systematically weaponized, turning the implicit trust between enterprises and major cloud providers into a critical security vulnerability.
Industry ReportA critical failure in basic security practices has led to the public exposure of more than 21,000 instances of the highly capable OpenClaw AI assistant, placing a vast amount of sensitive personal data and integrated digital systems at significant ri...
Read MoreThe familiar ring of an office phone, a seemingly routine call from IT support asking for a quick credential verification, is no longer just a mundane interruption but potentially the opening move in a sophisticated, multi-million-dollar extortion pl...
The final quarter of 2025 has firmly established that while attackers continue to favor familiar gateways into corporate networks, their methods are evolving with alarming sophistication and precision, creating a complex and challenging environment f...
Read MoreIn an increasingly hostile digital landscape where a single malicious link or unsolicited file can compromise an entire life's work, a new shield is being forged for those on the front lines of information and activism.
Read MoreMost cybersecurity breaches do not begin with a sophisticated piece of code cracking a firewall, but rather with a simple human moment—a rushed click, a misplaced trust, an ignored warning.
Trend Analysis Read MoreWhile high-stakes ransomware attacks capture headlines and dominate public fear, a surprising revelation from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows they are merely a whisper in the storm of reported consumer fraud.
Trend Analysis Read MoreA recent cyberattack that brought Poland's energy grid to the brink of a widespread blackout serves as a stark reminder that the security of national infrastructure can hinge on something as simple as a factory-set password.
Industry Report Read MoreA seemingly routine corporate email announcing a progressive branding initiative for Pride Month has become the delivery mechanism for one of the most psychologically sophisticated phishing campaigns of the year.
Trend Analysis Read MoreIn the shadowed corridors of international relations, the rules of engagement are being rewritten not by treaties, but by keystrokes, as state-sponsored cyber operations increasingly pivot from traditional military reconnaissance to a far more insidi...
Read MoreAs digital threads weave an ever-tighter web across continents, a sophisticated cyberattack originating halfway around the world can cripple critical infrastructure in the heart of Europe within minutes.
Feature Article Read MoreRecent detailed analysis of cyber threat activity has brought to light a perilous situation for organizations utilizing the SmarterTools SmarterMail email server software, as ransomware groups are actively exploiting two critical vulnerabilities to g...
Read MoreA severe zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in widely used BeyondTrust remote access products, creating a critical security risk for organizations that rely on self-hosted instances for privileged access management.
Read MoreThe digital security model that protects nearly every aspect of modern life was conceived during an era of mainframe computers and punch cards, long before the internet became a ubiquitous and adversarial environment.
Read MoreA successful cyber attack on a major governmental body often conjures images of widespread chaos and compromised secrets, but the recent targeted intrusion against the European Commission on January 30 paints a far more nuanced picture of resilience.
Read MoreDeep within the digital veins of America's most essential services, a silent and methodical preparation for a new kind of warfare is underway, orchestrated by a sophisticated group with ties to the Chinese state.
Feature Article Read MoreIn the complex digital ecosystem where trust is a currency, the very tools designed to build and create can be twisted into weapons of espionage, turning a developer's trusted companion into an unseen spy.
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