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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.
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.
Why Deduplication Is the Most Underrated Security Control
Security teams face constant pressure from an overload of alerts and findings. Every new scanner or assessment adds to the pile, making it hard to focus on what matters. Instead of streamlining efforts, these tools often create more confusion by repeating the same issues across reports. This is wher
Automated Vulnerability Management: What It Is & Why You Need It
Organizations nowadays are struggling with a growing IT environment, cloud-based workloads, APIs, IoT devices, and containerized applications are just a few of the ingredients thrown into the mix. With every new asset comes the potential to grow the attack surface area, along with the possibility of
Top 5 CVEs & Vulnerabilities of November 2024
November has surfaced several high-impact vulnerabilities, earning their spot among the Top CVEs of November 2024. These issues, ranging from remote code execution flaws to authentication gaps, are raising red flags across the cybersecurity landscape. Left unaddressed, they could lead to unauthorize
Top CVEs & Vulnerabilities of October 2024
October has brought some serious vulnerabilities to the forefront, capturing the attention of cybersecurity teams across industries. If you’re managing IT security or staying alert to cyber threats, knowing which vulnerabilities need immediate attention is essential. From remote code execution flaws
CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability In a recent security advisory, Microsoft disclosed a high-severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38063. This critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 9.8, poses a significant risk
Top 5 CVEs and Vulnerabilities of May 2024
May brought a fresh batch of security headaches. This month, we're focusing on critical vulnerabilities in widely used software like Apache, Gitlab, and Github. These flaws could allow attackers to steal data, hijack systems, or wreak havoc in your network. Let's break down the top 5 CVEs you need t
A Closer Look at Top 5 Vulnerabilities of April 2024
Keeping pace with the latest cybersecurity threats is vital for organizations of all sizes. Here at Strobes, our security team has assembled a list of the top 5 most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) discovered in April 2024. By staying informed about these vulnerabilities, you ca
Top 5 Vulnerabilities for March 2024: A Closer Look at the XZ Utils Supply Chain Attack
March may have roared in like a lion, but for cybersecurity professionals, it was more like a backdoor sneaking into a critical utility. This month, we've seen some serious contenders, but one in particular has sent shockwaves through the open-source software (OSS) community: CVE-2024-3094, a sneaky
Atlassian Patches Critical Bamboo Bug and Over 20 Other Vulnerabilities
Atlassian recently addressed a critical security flaw (CVE-2024-1597) impacting Bamboo Data Center and Server versions. This SQL injection vulnerability, discovered by SonarSource security researcher Paul Gerste, allows attackers to potentially compromise vulnerable systems without needing user inte
February 2024 Top CVEs and Vulnerabilities Report
In February, hearts weren't the only things feeling vulnerable. The cyber arena saw a variety of critical exposures across multiple platforms and applications. While patching might not be as romantic as chocolates or roses, organizations and individuals alike must stay protected. Here, we highlight