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Stay informed with the latest insights, trends, and developments in the world of cybersecurity. At ÒGÚN SECURITY RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC CONSULTING (OSRS), our blog features expert articles, in-depth analyses, and practical tips designed to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity challenges and best practices. Join our community of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals as we explore topics ranging from threat intelligence to AI governance and everything in between.
Why ISWAP Likely Did Not Intercept Brigadier General Uba’s WhatsApp Communications
This article explains why ISWAP likely did not intercept Brigadier General Uba’s WhatsApp messages or location data and why insider threat is the more plausible cause. It also highlights the critical roles of OSINT, credible intelligence, and transparency in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts.
China’s First AI-Orchestrated Espionage Campaign: What Anthropic’s Discovery Means for Global Cybersecurity
Anthropic uncovered the world’s first AI-orchestrated espionage campaign linked to Chinese hackers, marking a historic shift in cyber operations. The AI performed reconnaissance, exploitation, and data extraction at machine speed, signaling a new era of automated threats. Organizations must prepare for faster, AI-driven attacks.
Inside the Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters: How Three Infamous Cyber Gangs Formed a Global Digital Cartel
Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters have merged into Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters, a global cybercrime alliance combining extortion, ransomware, and social engineering. As reported by Ravie Lakshmanan in The Hacker News (Nov 4, 2025), this federation signals the rise of cartel-style collaboration among elite hackers.
The AI Arms Race in Cybersecurity: Defensive Gains vs Offensive Risks
Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity into a global arms race. While AI strengthens defense through automation and predictive analytics, it also empowers attackers with generative capabilities and deception. OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC examines how organizations can balance innovation, governance, and resilience in the evolving AI-driven threat landscape.
Cybersecurity Lessons from the NNSA SharePoint Breach and Qantas Data Exposure
The NNSA SharePoint breach in August 2025 and the Qantas cyberattack in July 2025 highlight the dangers of state-sponsored espionage and third-party data exposure. These incidents reveal how vulnerable critical systems and businesses remain. Learn the lessons and see how OSRS helps organizations build stronger cyber resilience.
Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage: What You Need to Know
Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors are targeting global networks, from telecoms to government systems, to fuel espionage operations. Using known vulnerabilities in routers and firewalls, these groups maintain long-term access and steal sensitive data. Organizations must act fast—patch systems, harden networks, and hunt for threats. OSRS helps businesses stay resilient with threat hunting, incident response, and network security expertise.
Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group: New Tactics, Tools, and How to Defend Against Them
The FBI and global partners warn of Scattered Spiders’ evolving cybercrime tactics, including social engineering, SIM swaps, and DragonForce ransomware. Using legitimate tools and sophisticated phishing, the group targets major companies for extortion and data theft. Learn how to defend against these adaptive threats with proven mitigation strategies.
Centering Women in Peacebuilding: Africa’s Security Challenge Through a Gender Lens
In this solo episode of the OSRS Leadership Series, Dr. Oludare Ogunlana explores Africa’s security crisis, the exclusion of women in peacebuilding, the rise of drones in modern warfare, and the danger of relying on miracle narratives over strategy. A compelling call for Africa to embrace readiness, science, and inclusive leadership.
The TikTok Ban: Examining the National Security Concerns and Public Opinion in the United States
Cyberspace is the new battleground; TikTok ban reflects the U.S. response to rising geopolitical data threats.
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