Insights That Keep You Ahead of Cyber Threats
Frontline Analysis from Our Experts — For IT Leaders & Decision Makers
How do attackers really think? What does a new vulnerability actually mean for your business? The AKATI Sekurity Insights Blog is where our experts answer the hard questions — publishing frontline analysis and forensic discoveries to give you the practical, technical, and strategic knowledge you need to build a stronger defence.
AI Jailbreaks: How Attackers Are "Unshackling" LLMs
Your AI guardrails can be broken. Learn how "Multi-LLM Chaining" allows attackers to unshackle your models and the defenses you need now.
IoT & OT: The Attack Surface You Can't See
2025 IoT & OT Threat Report
The convergence of IT and OT via 5G and Edge computing has exposed legacy industrial systems to the internet, eliminating the "Air Gap". Attackers now exploit flat networks to pivot from compromised IoT devices to critical control systems. Defense requires adopting the Purdue Model for micro-segmentation and deploying specialized OT protocol monitoring.
The Enemy Within: When AI Agents Go Rogue
2025 Insider Threat Report: AI Agents
The definition of "Insider Threat" has expanded to include Autonomous AI Agents, contributing to 40% of all threat operations in 2025. Attackers utilize Prompt Injection to hijack trusted agents for data exfiltration and privilege escalation. Defense strategies must now include Just-Enough Access (JEA) and Unified Behavioral Analytics (UEBA) for non-human identities.
Cloud at Risk: Zero-Days in the Hypervisor Publishing
2025 Cloud Security Threat Report Cloud and virtualization attacks have escalated, with over 30,000 vulnerabilities disclosed year-over-year. Attackers are leveraging AI to discover Zero-Day exploits in hypervisors, allowing them to pivot from edge services to core databases in minutes. Defense requires Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) and rapid hot-patching protocols.
The Single Point of Failure: Why Your Vendor is Your Vulnerability
2025 Supply Chain Threat Report Attackers have shifted to a "1:Many" attack model by compromising the "connective tissue" of the IT ecosystem, such as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and CI/CD pipelines. This cascade effect allows a single vendor breach to infect thousands of downstream customers. Defense strategies now require the implementation of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and continuous vendor risk tiering.
Ransomware 2.0: The Rise of the "Corporate" Cybercriminal
Ransomware 2.0: The RaaS Threat Report Ransomware has industrialized into a "corporate" model known as Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), contributing to 59% of organizations being hit last year. Attackers now utilize "Double Extortion"—encrypting systems and stealing data—to force payments even when backups exist. This article analyzes the RaaS business structure and outlines critical defenses, including immutable backups and rapid patching for known vulnerabilities.
The 442% Surge: How AI Supercharged Vishing in 2025
Voice phishing (vishing) attacks have increased by 442% in 2025, driven by Generative AI tools that clone executive voices to bypass biometric verification. This article details how deepfakes are facilitating CFO fraud and credential harvesting, and outlines essential defenses including Out-of-Band (OOB) verification and "Safe Phrase" protocols for corporate leadership.
The 51-Second Breakout: Why Speed is Now Your Biggest Enemy
Cybersecurity breakout times have collapsed to just 51 seconds, rendering human-speed incident response obsolete. With 79% of modern attacks now "malware-free" and utilizing "Living off the Land" (LotL) techniques to bypass traditional EDR, this guide outlines why identity has become the new perimeter. Learn how to combat speed with speed using Phishing-Resistant MFA (FIDO2), Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR), and Just-in-Time (JIT) access models.
Your security is only as strong as your weakest vendor.
Your security is only as strong as your weakest vendor. With the rise of "Fourth-Party" risk and API-based attacks, traditional annual audits are no longer sufficient. This guide explains why the "SolarWinds" era has evolved into the "Snowflake" era of identity attacks and outlines a modern defense strategy using SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) and continuous risk monitoring.
Cloud Security Myths: The 2025 Reality Check
Is your data really safe in a Private VPC? Probably not. Discover why "Identity is the new Perimeter" and how to justify the budget for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). We break down the real costs of cloud security vs. the $4.44M cost of a breach.
The Ransomware Economy: Why Paying Never Ends Well
Paying ransomware fails: 80% of victims are targeted again. Learn the 2025 threats (encryption-less attacks) and why "immutable backups" are your only safety net.
Deepfake Fraud 2025: The Executive Defense Guide
Deepfake fraud involves more than just face-swapping; 2025 has seen a massive rise in camera injection attacks and real-time voice cloning targeting C-suite executives. With voice fraud attempts surging 1,300%, traditional KYC and firewalls are no longer sufficient. This guide outlines the four critical AI threat vectors facing Malaysian and ASEAN enterprises and provides a technical roadmap for defense—combining cryptographic content authentication, metadata analysis, and out-of-band verification protocols.
Stop Measuring Activity Measure Actual Security.
Ditch vanity metrics. AKATI Sekurity guides boards on using outcome-based KPIs to measure real cybersecurity effectiveness and risk.
Tame Your Security Alert Chaos Instantly
Stop SOC burnout with security automation. AKATI Sekurity explains how SOAR platforms reduce alert fatigue and speed up cyber threat response.
Your Encryption Expires When Quantum Arrives.
Learn why quantum computing makes current encryption expire. AKATI Sekurity explains the PQC migration needed to protect data from future decryption.
Uncover Hidden Breaches Before Your M&A Deal Closes.
Avoid costly M&A surprises. AKATI Sekurity reveals critical cybersecurity red flags to check before acquiring a company and inheriting hidden breaches.
They Hacked Your Supplier To Own Your Network.
AKATI Sekurity explains supply chain attack risks (like SolarWinds) and 6 steps to manage third-party vendor security before you get breached.
Your Legacy Systems Create Invisible Business Risks.
AKATI Sekurity explores the $280B technical debt crisis of legacy systems. Learn why critical but outdated software persists and discover strategies for managing the risk.
Demand Built In Safety From Your Software Vendors.
AKATI Sekurity explains Secure by Design vs Secure by Default software. Learn why built-in security is now essential for vendors and buyers.
Uncover Attack Paths Through Strategic Paranoia.
Learn proactive cybersecurity with threat modeling. AKATI Sekurity shows how to find attack paths and protect critical assets before breaches occur.