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Strobes AI incident response and exposure assessment for npm supply chain attacks
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How Strobes AI Turns a Supply Chain Zero-Day into a Full Exposure Assessment in Under 30 Minutes

When the axios npm package was compromised on March 31, 2026, Strobes AI agents autonomously performed incident response, identified every exposed repository across the attack surface, and generated a complete exposure assessment with remediation tasks in under 30 minutes.

Mar 31, 202610 min
Axios npm supply chain attack - 83M weekly downloads compromised by cross-platform RAT - Strobes Security analysis
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Axios npm Supply Chain Attack: 83M Weekly Downloads Compromised by Cross-Platform RAT

On March 31, 2026, attackers compromised the axios npm maintainer account and published backdoored versions deploying a cross-platform RAT to macOS, Windows, and Linux. Full incident breakdown with IOCs, detection guidance, and real-time AI-driven response.

Mar 31, 20269 min
LiteLLM PyPI Supply Chain Attack - Strobes AI Detection and Response
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A Poisoned PyPI Package Quietly Hit 36 Percent of Cloud Environments Through LiteLLM

LiteLLM 1.82.7 and 1.82.8 silently swept AWS credentials, Kubernetes configs, and SSH keys from 3.4 million daily installs. Here is exactly what the payload did and how Strobes AI detects and shuts it down.

Mar 26, 202612 min
Cybersecurity Accountability: Why CISOs Must Share Ownership Across the Enterprise
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Cybersecurity Accountability: Why CISOs Must Share Ownership Across the Enterprise

The sharing of ownership is more secure within the company. There are still standards set by the CISO and the core program being executed, but business owners, product team, IT, data stewards, legal, procurement, and finance each have well defined responsibilities. This model transforms security int

Oct 24, 202512 min
Top 10 Cybersecurity Companies in United States (2025 Ranking)
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Top 10 Cybersecurity Companies in United States (2025 Ranking)

Cyberattacks in the United States aren’t slowing down. From billion-dollar ransomware hits to stealthy supply chain breaches, every month brings a new headline. And the cost is staggering. The average US data breach now costs over $9.4 million, the highest anywhere in the world. In this environment,

Sep 1, 202522 min
30 Cybersecurity Metrics & KPIs Every Company Must Track in 2025
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30 Cybersecurity Metrics & KPIs Every Company Must Track in 2025

Cybersecurity is no longer an IT issue but a board-level priority. You are working on blind spots if you don’t have the correct cybersecurity metrics in place. A gut feeling or a simple dashboard would not work in 2025. The board needs actionable cybersecurity KPIs that tell How real is the risk? Ho

May 27, 202528 min
Ransomware Simulation Playbook- Build Real-World Cyber Resilience Without Paying the Price
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Ransomware Simulation Playbook- Build Real-World Cyber Resilience Without Paying the Price

It started like any other Monday morning. Coffee cups steamed beside keyboards, servers hummed gently in climate-controlled rooms, and email inboxes pinged with weekend catch-up. But within minutes, that ordinary day at one of the world’s largest logistics firms spiraled into chaos. Files wouldn’t o

May 20, 202514 min
10 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 to Watch and How to Prepare
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10 Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 to Watch and How to Prepare

As we step into 2025, cybersecurity trends for 2025 show that the cybersecurity world stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, technology is advancing rapidly, creating opportunities for businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital space. On the other hand, cyber threats are evolving just as

Jan 7, 20257 min
The Critical Risk of Using Dummy Email Domains in Payment Gateways
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The Critical Risk of Using Dummy Email Domains in Payment Gateways

During our recent security assessments across multiple clients, we discovered a concerning pattern: many companies are unknowingly exposing their customers' sensitive payment information through a simple yet critical misconfiguration in their Juspay integration. This issue stems from the improper us

Jan 3, 20254 min
Cybersecurity Budgets Set to Grow by 9%: What It Means for Companies?
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Cybersecurity Budgets Set to Grow by 9%: What It Means for Companies?

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and businesses are taking notice. According to Kaspersky’s recent IT Security Economics report, companies are gearing up to increase their cybersecurity budgets by an average of 9% over the next two years. That’s a big jump, and it's happening for good reason. As cyber

Dec 17, 20247 min
Why Your Business Needs a Robust Malware Defense Strategy? | Strobes
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Why Your Business Needs a Robust Malware Defense Strategy? | Strobes

Malware threats are not just a possibility they're a reality. Organizations face an ever-expanding array of sophisticated malware types, each with unique capabilities and devastating potential. A single breach can disrupt operations, erode customer trust, and inflict significant financial losses. To

Dec 10, 20247 min
Major Data Breaches of November 2024
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Major Data Breaches of November 2024

As data breaches become increasingly common, the statistics reveal alarming trends: over 35 billion records have been breached throughout the year, with the average cost of a data breach rising to $4.88 million globally, a 10% increase from the previous year. This month alone saw several significant

Dec 3, 20246 min