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A cyber security MSSP & Cyber Threat Intelligence company protecting clients data, infrastructure, reputation, and assets. #DefendEdge

Chicago, IL
Joined October 2016
Did you think antivirus was enough? It is just one layer. Modern attacks bypass it with fileless malware and zero-day exploits. 99.9% of hacked accounts had no MFA (Microsoft). Antivirus is a starting point, not a strategy. #CyberSecurity #CyberMyths #DefendEdge
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Japanese internet giant GMO urges 26,739 customers to shut down PCs after hackers breached its cloud service, demanded $50M ransom, and leaked stolen data when the company refused to pay #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #DefendEdge
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573 million data breach victim notices in just 9 months of 2026. That more than doubles all of 2025 (297.5M). 3,064 compromises through Sept 30. The ITRC is on pace to break last year's record. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #DefendEdge
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Autonomous AI agent dubbed "Skynet" hijacks exposed AI systems to mine crypto and steal credentials. 100,000 steps without human approval. 127,000+ requests observed. Secure your AI endpoints now. #CyberSecurity #AISecurity #ThreatIntel
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SiON is DefendEdge's AI insider threat platform. It uses behavioral analytics to detect internal risks before they become incidents. Insider threats are rising. Proactive detection is no longer optional. #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreats #DefendEdge
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Did you think your small business is too small to target? Wrong. Ransomware hit 88% of small business breaches vs 39% for large firms (Verizon 2025 DBIR). Attackers go after weak defenses, not big names. Train your team, use MFA, back up data. #CyberSecurity #SmallBusiness #DefendEdge
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Critical PHP vulnerabilities (PHP2Shell) affect ~70% of websites. Governments worldwide pulled sites offline. FBI and NSA warn of unauthenticated remote code execution. Patch immediately. #CyberSecurity #PHP2Shell #VulnerabilityManagement
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31% of breaches in 2025 started with unpatched vulnerabilities, per Verizon 2026 DBIR. First time in 19 years it beat stolen credentials (13%). Patch your systems, a strong password won't save a broken door. #CyberSecurity #VulnManagement #DefendEdge
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🚨 New Blog Posted 🚨 A text message or phone call may be part of your everyday login routine, but Microsoft’s upcoming authentication changes mean it’s time to prepare for what comes next. In our latest post, we explain what SMS and voice MFA retirement means for your organization, how passkeys work, and why planning ahead can help prevent login disruptions while strengthening account security. Read More 📖: defendedge.com/what-microsof… #CyberSecurity #DefendEdge #MicrosoftEntra #Passkeys #MFA #MSSP
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AI agents hacked 100+ company websites on their own, costing just $50 per breach. A single hacker targeted 1,200+ sites using autonomous AI with no human in the loop. Victims include Deere and Cummins. The threat landscape just changed. #CyberSecurity #AI #ThreatIntel
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