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Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Nikoloz Kokhreidze

Founder at Mandos Cyber, CybersecTools and CybersecRadars

207 Security Leadership Insights

Security Insights from Nikoloz Kokhreidze

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mandos brief cybersecurity newsletter by nikoloz kokhreidze
Sep 21, 2025 9 min read

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.

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Sep 14, 2025 9 min read

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.

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Sep 7, 2025 9 min read

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.

Newsletter compliance vs cybersecurity and how to do it properly
Sep 4, 2025 6 min read

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.

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mandos brief cybersecurity newsletter by nikoloz kokhreidze
Aug 31, 2025 9 min read

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.

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mandos brief cybersecurity newsletter for leaders and professionals
Aug 24, 2025 8 min read

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.

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Brief #117: Cisco CVSS 10.0 RCE Flaw, ChatGPT Prompt Hijacking, Security Budgets Drop
Aug 17, 2025 8 min read

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.

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mandos brief newsletter for cybersecurity leaders and professionals
Aug 10, 2025 9 min read

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.

Newsletter Mandos newsletter for cybersecurity professionals and leaders by nikoloz kokhreidze
Aug 3, 2025 9 min read

Brief #115: Palo Alto's $25B CyberArk Acquisition, Microsoft OAuth MFA Bypass, 45% Insecure AI Code

Auto-Color backdoor exploits SAP NetWeaver via CVE-2025-31324 targeting US chemicals company. Cursor IDE vulnerability enables full RCE through prompt injection attacks.

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