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August was an exciting month—from our #acquisition of @InQuest to @BlackHatEvents to our 5th consecutive year winning the Best Companies to Work for in Asia award. Read our newsletter for more company updates. hubs.la/Q02Pz-SX0

OPSWAT's acquisition of @InQuest strengthens its #cybersecurity capabilities, combining MetaDefender with advanced #threatintelligence to bolster defenses for #criticalinfrastructure and federal markets. Learn more: hubs.la/Q02MgwJs0

Michael Arcamone, Chief Strategy Officer & VP Federal Sales at OPSWAT, emphasizes the need for advanced wireless detection & monitoring solutions to counter significant #securityrisks posed by personal electronic devices in secure government facilities. hubs.la/Q02LN38_0

#ICYMI: we announced our acquisition of @InQuest last week at @BlackHatEvents , the largest #cyber event of the year! This will give us new capabilities to protect critical #federal networks from network-based threats using proven solutions. opswat.com/blog/opswat-ac…

We’ve enhanced our #cybersecurity portfolio with our recent acquisition of @InQuest, known for its innovative network appliances and #threatintelligence solutions protecting critical networks. edgemiddleeast.com/security/opswa…

We’re excited to work more closely than ever with Michael Arcamone, now Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Federal Sales at OPSWAT, and @pedramamini, now Chief Scientist, thanks to our recent acquisition of @InQuest. Learn more: securityreviewmag.com/?p=27031

@OPSWAT has acquired @InQuest, a leader in cybersecurity solutions renowned for its Deep File Inspection & RetroHunting technologies. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in strengthening OPSWAT’s capabilities in threat intelligence & prevention tinyurl.com/a9845ckt

OPSWAT Founder & CEO @bennyczarny and @InQuest Founder and CEO Mike Arcamone fireside chat happening now at OPSWAT Booth 4640 🔥 #BHUSA @BlackHatEvents

I'm excited to share a significant milestone in my decade-long journey with @InQuest. We're joining forces with @OPSWAT to accelerate our mission across critical infrastructure and enterprises globally: opswat.com/blog/opswat-ac… In my new role as Chief Scientist, I will focus on machine learning, threat intelligence, and driving innovation in the R&D behind a variety of security solutions. Our team is expanding, so if you're passionate about cybersecurity and interested in joining us, please reach out. A massive thank you to all my InQuest colleagues, past and present, who were instrumental in our journey. For those attending BlackHat today, join us in celebration at 5:30 pm at the Foundation Room on the top floor of Mandalay Bay. RSVP here: inquest.net/blackhat2024/ You can also find me and the team at the OPSWAT booth (#4640) over the next two-days.

Today OPSWAT announced its acquisition of @InQuest, a #cybersecurity solutions provider highly regarded for protecting Department of Defense customers. Read more from @IndustCybersec: hubs.la/Q02KsnJ00

This is one of my favorite spots and among the many reasons we've been hosting a party here annually for the past 6 years. Wednesday August 7th at 5:30 pm, RSVP: inquest.net/blackhat2024/

Kudos to the KnowBe4 team here for their transparency. This is a fascinating tactic and authorities have published a lot of information about it: 2022-05-16 Publication of North Korea Information Technology Workers Advisory ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions… ofac.treasury.gov/media/923126/d… 2022-12-08 Advisory on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Information Technology Workers mofa.go.kr/eng/wpge/m_255… 2023-10-18 I-101823-PSA // Additional Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Information Technology Workers ic3.gov/Media/Y2023/PS… 2023-10-31 Additional Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Information Technology Workers mofa.go.kr/eng/brd/m_2552… 2024-05-16 justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/cha…

@MalwareUtkonos Sample available for download from: labs.inquest.net/dfi/sha256/803…

Malicious Word CS theme: 803727ccdf441e49096f3fd48107a5fe55c56c080f46773cd649c9e55ec1be61 New_Recovery_Tool_to_help_with_CrowdStrike_issue_impacting_Windows.docm Contains malicious VBS Next stage: hxxp[://]172[.]104[.]160[.]126:8099/payload2[.]txt Fake Cert with base64 PE

Download the referenced sample, for free: labs.inquest.net/dfi/sha256/803…

Join us on Wednesday the 7th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm for our sixth annual Blackhat Bash: inquest.net/blackhat2024/ Hosted with our long-time partners @ExodusIntel and @OPSWAT, at the Foundation Room on the top floor of the Mandalay Bay. Enjoy an open bar, relaxed conversation, and hors d'oeuvres. No projectors, nor presentations... a gathering of security veterans representing a blend of pillars in the industry.

#Webinar tomorrow! Join OPSWAT and industry experts at 1 PM EDT for insights into AI’s disruption of #cybercrime and how #AI impacts both offensive and defensive strategies. hubs.la/Q02HkGZT0

🚨 Beware of smishing! 🚨 Cybercriminals are using USPS-themed text messages to steal your personal info. Learn how these sophisticated scams work and how to protect yourself. Stay informed and secure! 📦🔒 #CyberSecurity #Smishing #USPSScam 👉 Read more: inquest.net/blog/usps-parc…

Join OPSWAT & industry experts from @InQuest and @DarkReading next week on July 23 at 1 PM EDT as they discuss how #AI has disrupted #cybercrime, & learn how AI impacts both offensive & defensive strategies. Register now: hubs.la/Q02GFlyT0

Join experts from OPSWAT, @InQuest, and @DarkReading on July 23 at 1 PM EDT as they discuss AI’s disruption of #cybercrime, and learn how #AI impacts both offensive and defensive strategies. Register today: hubs.la/Q02GjzHC0

research.checkpoint.com/2024/resurrect… Kudos to Check Point Research for continuing analysis and coverage of the malicious URL file ("Internet Shortcut File") space! We appreciate the reference to InQuest's January report on what is effectively non-stop abuse of this file format over the years: inquest.net/blog/shortcut-… It's worth considering the significant attack surface in mainstream operating systems. Adversaries are adept at identifying these hidden features directly, borrowing information from researchers, and leveraging it in their attack campaigns. We encourage administrators to apply proactive hardening and attack surface reduction (ASR) configurations in their environment wherever possible. InQuest offers a set of solutions that enable organizations to defend against complex file-based threats over common network entry paths like email, web, and file upload services. Increase your defensive posture by detecting and blocking suspicious files early, before they reach users and endpoints.