The VITI Security Blog
Practical writing on managed IT + cybersecurity.
By the engineers doing the work - not a marketing team summarizing it. We write when we have something to say, not when the calendar says we should.
AI as a Threat Actor: Securing Your Systems from Autonomous Code Generation
AI models can inadvertently become sources of sophisticated threats, actively creating and deploying malware. We must extend our security posture to treat AI systems as potential threat actors themselves, demanding rigorous isolation, output verification, and continuous monitoring.
Hidden Prompts in AI: A New Vector for Data Leakage and Injection
A recent Copilot vulnerability highlights a critical new data leakage risk from hidden AI prompts. Engineers must implement specific controls to prevent sensitive instructions from propagating undetected.
Exchange OWA Zero-Day: Your On-Premise Mailboxes Are High Stakes
Russian state-sponsored groups are actively exploiting Exchange OWA zero-days for long-term mailbox access. If you're running on-premise Exchange, your organization is a direct target and needs immediate, concrete action to defend against sophisticated threats.
AI is Collapsing Exploit Timelines. Your VM Was Already Broken.
AI isn't changing the fundamental need for vulnerability management; it's revealing the weaknesses in our existing strategies. The core problem isn't about adapting to AI, but fixing what was already inadequate.
DNS Hijacking: A Direct Threat to Your Trust and Traffic
DNS hijacking is a severe attack where adversaries reroute your domain's traffic to their malicious servers. This bypasses many traditional security controls, enabling data theft and malware delivery.
Stopping Covert Relays: Defending Against Sophisticated APT Backdoors
Advanced Persistent Threat groups are turning victim systems into covert relays using backdoors like NightLedger. Learn how to prevent and detect these stealthy network compromises.
Microsoft's AI in VAPT: What It Means for Your Security Posture
Microsoft's new AI model reaching high vulnerability detection rates at lower costs signals a significant shift in VAPT efficiency. Practitioners must re-evaluate current tools and processes, embracing AI while maintaining human oversight.
The Bank of Baroda Breach: Why Identity is the New Cybersecurity Perimeter
Analyze the recent Bank of Baroda cybersecurity incident and learn why identity security is the modern perimeter. Discover how VITI Security protects enterprise data.
CERT-In's 6-Hour Incident Reporting Rule: Deadline, Requirements and Free Calculator
CERT-In's April 2022 directions give Indian organisations 6 hours to report mandated cyber incidents. What must be reported, when the clock starts, what it costs to miss, and a free calculator to check your window.