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Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Fractional CISO & Founder of CybersecTools | Strategic Security Advisor for B2B Scale-Ups & Cybersecurity Vendors

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Brief #122: CrowdStrike npm Attack, SonicWall Cloud Breach, ChatGPT Zero-Click

Ransomware payments dropped to $115K median but hit 44% of all breaches. Cybersecurity pros can't find jobs despite 10+ years experience.

Sep 21 9 min read
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Brief #121: Apple Memory Integrity, HybridPetya UEFI Bypass, npm Packages Compromised

AI agents now exploit zero-days in under 10 minutes while energy sector attacks surge 586%. Web3 hackers earn millions as traditional security salaries lag behind.

Sep 14 9 min read
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Brief #120: Grok AI Exploited, Shadow AI Surge 200%, LOTL Attacks Increase by 84%

Colombian malware campaign using SVG files went completely undetected by all antivirus engines. C-suite executives show dangerous overconfidence compared to frontline security teams.

Sep 7 9 min read
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Why Compliance-First Cybersecurity Programs Fail (And What Actually Works)

Most B2B companies build cybersecurity programs backwards - starting with compliance instead of real security. Learn why this approach fails and how fractional CISO services can help you build effective security that actually prevents breaches while achieving compliance.

Sep 4 6 min read
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Brief #119: First AI Ransomware Discovered, Docker Desktop CVE, CrowdStrike $290M Buy

Netskope files IPO with $707M ARR amid cybersecurity M&A surge. Industry training decline leaves newcomers struggling despite credentials and certs.

Aug 31 9 min read
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Brief #118: PayPal 15.8M Credentials Stolen, Workday Breach, AI Sprawl Risks

Initial Access Brokers surge 90% targeting smaller US companies. Machine identities now outnumber humans 80 while most orgs lack AI security controls.

Aug 24 8 min read
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Why Your B2B Company's Growth Is at Risk Without Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership

Most growing B2B companies make a critical mistake: they treat cybersecurity as a technical problem instead of business protection. Here's how strategic cybersecurity leadership changes everything.

Aug 21 6 min read
Brief #117: Cisco CVSS 10.0 RCE Flaw, ChatGPT Prompt Hijacking, Security Budgets Drop

Brief #117: Cisco CVSS 10.0 RCE Flaw, ChatGPT Prompt Hijacking, Security Budgets Drop

LayerX researchers expose "Man-in-the-Prompt" attacks turning AI assistants into hacking copilots. CISA releases zero trust microsegmentation guidance as Python skills become mandatory for 50%+ of cyber jobs.

Aug 17 8 min read
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Brief #116: Microsoft Exchange RCE, Google Salesforce Breach, AI SOC Market

RomCom exploits WinRAR zero-day for malware deployment. North Korean UNC4899 steals millions in cryptocurrency through sophisticated cloud attacks.

Aug 10 9 min read

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