
Michael Buckbee
Michael has worked as a sysadmin and software developer for Silicon Valley startups, the US Navy, and everything in between.
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Data Security
Jun 19, 2020
DNSMessenger: 2017's Most Beloved Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
I’ve written a lot about Remote Access Trojans (RATs) over the last few years. So I didn’t think there was that much innovation in this classic hacker software utility. RATs, of...
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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Data Security
Jun 17, 2020
How to Protect GDPR Data with Varonis
In the overall data security paradigm, GDPR data isn’t necessarily more important than other sensitive data, but demands specific monitoring, policy, and processing – with significant fines to encourage compliance....
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Jun 17, 2020
Adventures in Fileless Malware, Part II: Sneaky VBA Scripts
I’m a fan of the Hybrid Analysis site. It’s kind of a malware zoo where you can safely observe dangerous specimens captured in the wild without getting mauled. The HA...
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Data Security Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
Wyden’s Consumer Data Protection Act: Preview of US Privacy Law
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has, for good reason, received enormous coverage in the business and tech press in 2018. But wait, there’s another seismic privacy shift occurring, and...
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Data Security
Jun 17, 2020
Koadic: Security Defense in the Age of LoL Malware, Part IV
One of the advantages of examining the gears inside Koadic is that you gain low-level knowledge into how real-world attacks are accomplished. Pen testing tools allow you to explore how...
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Data Security
Jun 17, 2020
MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Everything You Need to Know
The MITRE ATT&CK matrices are an invaluable resource for cybersecurity pros. Read on to learn more about ATT&CK tactics and techniques.
Michael Buckbee
6 min read
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Data Security Security Bulletins
Jun 17, 2020
Introducing Varonis Data Security Platform 6.4.100: Varonis Edge, GDPR Threat Models, Geolocation and More
It’s the beginning of a new year, and we have a huge new beta release to share with you. The beta release of the Varonis Data Security Platform 6.4.100 dropped...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
Jun 17, 2020
How To Prevent Ransomware: The Basics
Ransomware is a destructive type of malware that has taken down city governments and cost organization millions. Learn more about how to prevent ransomware
Michael Buckbee
12 min read
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Active Directory Data Security
Jun 17, 2020
7 Key Risk Indicators in the Varonis Active Directory Dashboard
All an attacker needs is time and motivation to infiltrate your network. It’s your job to make their efforts to break in and remain undetected as difficult as possible. First,...
Michael Buckbee
6 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
Data Security and Privacy Lessons From Recent GDPR Fines
We’re more than a year into the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) era, and we now have a few enforcement actions under our belts as data points. Earlier in 2019,...
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
North Carolina Proposes Tougher Breach Notification Rules
If you’ve been reading our amazing blog content and whitepaper on breach notification laws in the US and worldwide, you know there’s often a hidden loophole in the legalese. The...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Jun 17, 2020
What is a Rootkit? How Can You Detect it?
Think there might be a chance you caught a rootkit virus? Learn more about these toolboxes of the malware world and just how to detect them with our guide.
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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