Byer-Nichols Threat Brief for January 16-31 2026
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Ransomware stayed hot in late January, with Cl0p jumping to the top after its huge Cleo linked victim dump, while Qilin, Akira, Sinobi and The Gentlemen kept pressure on manufacturing and mid market orgs. At the same time, exploitation of vCenter, SmarterMail, Zimbra, Ivanti EPMM and Fortinet gear drove a wave of opportunistic intrusions. Threat actors like Sandworm, Konni and ShinyHunters leaned on phishing, credential theft and stealthy C2, with Sandworm remaining the most worrying due to its destructive track record.
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Byer-Nichols Threat Brief for January 1-15 2026
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The Byer-Nichols Threat Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the cybersecurity landscape during the first half of January 2026. This report highlights a significant surge in ransomware activity, specifically noting that the group Qilin remains a dominant threat to the manufacturing sector. It details how modern attackers are increasingly utilizing double-extortion tactics and exploiting both contemporary software bugs and decades-old vulnerabilities. The document also tracks specific adversary groups and malware strains, such...
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Complete Pipedrive Integration: Pipeline Intelligence Architecture
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Phish Tank Digital offers a specialized intelligence layer designed to enhance Pipedrive CRM by filling critical data gaps in the sales process. The system converts anonymous website interactions into enriched prospect profiles, providing sales teams with comprehensive timelines of engagement and intent scoring. By capturing behavioral data and technographic details, the architecture helps organizations track campaign ROI and automate deal creation based on high-value actions. This integration is particularly tailored for the cybersecurity...
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Complete HubSpot Integration: Universal Data Sharing Architecture
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Phish Tank Digital proposes a universal data sharing architecture designed to overcome the inherent limitations of native HubSpot integrations. By positioning a company’s website as the central intelligence hub, this framework prevents the formation of data silos and ensures that critical attribution details are preserved across platforms. This strategy offers businesses full data ownership and enhanced visibility into user behavior, particularly for cybersecurity firms tracking technical engagement. The technical implementation...
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Complete Salesforce Ecosystem Integration: Zero Data Loss Architecture
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Phish Tank Digital offers specialized Salesforce integration services designed specifically for the high-security requirements of cybersecurity companies. Their "Zero Data Loss Architecture" addresses the common problem of attribution blind spots, ensuring that lead data and marketing intelligence remain intact as they move from digital platforms into the sales pipeline. By utilizing enterprise-grade API synchronization, the firm connects website behavior with tools like Pardot and Agentforce AI to create a unified view of the customer journey....
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Byer-Nichols Threat Brief for December 16-31 2025
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This threat intelligence brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the global cybersecurity landscape during the final two weeks of 2025. It highlights Qilin as the most dominant ransomware threat, noting a specific surge in attacks against the manufacturing sector and small businesses. The report identifies a dangerous shift toward stealthier intrusion methods, such as DNS manipulation and the use of sophisticated backdoors like ToneShell. It also details the active exploitation of network edge devices from major vendors like Fortinet...
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ABM is Dead for Mid-Market Cybersecurity. Here’s What Works Now.
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"ABM is Dead for Mid-Market Cybersecurity," argues that traditional Account-Based Marketing (ABM) is ineffective and too costly for smaller cybersecurity firms with $1M–$5M in revenue. Author Jeff Byer asserts that the enterprise ABM playbook results in wasted budget and "thin pipeline" due to high software costs and buyer skepticism. The article introduces an alternative framework called Structured Account Selling, which is designed for efficiency and precision targeting. This new strategy features four pillars: defining a focused "Golden Fifty" account list, monitoring...
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The End of Funnel? How AI is Forcing a Reinvention of Customer Journey Mapping
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"The End of Funnel: How AI Is Forcing a Reinvention of Customer Journey Mapping," published by the company Byer Co. The central argument is that the traditional linear marketing funnel is obsolete because artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed customer behavior. According to the author, AI has collapsed the space between discovery and decision, leading to buyers entering the process at unpredictable angles and moving in a loop of micro decisions rather than sequential steps. The article proposes that marketers must replace the outdated funnel with three new...
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Byer-Nichols Threat Brief for December 1-15 2025
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"Byer-Nichols Threat Brief for December 1-15 2025," a cybersecurity intelligence report detailing threat activity over a two-week period. The brief, written by Jeremy Nichols, focuses on key trends like the re-emergence of the LockBit ransomware group and the dominance of the React2Shell vulnerability across multiple threat actors. Data tables illustrate shifts in ransomware leadership, with Qilin maintaining the top spot and Coinbase Cartel driving the construction sector to the most targeted position, while the USA remains the primary...
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The Post-Click Economy: Why Your Brand’s Point of View is the New SEO
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"The Post-Click Economy: Why Your Brand’s Point of View is the New SEO," published on December 8, 2025, by Mira Mikati for Byer Co. The central argument is that traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO), focused on clicks and technical rankings, is being replaced by a "Post-Click Economy." This shift is driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) summaries, "zero click" search answers, and pre-deciding buyers, meaning visibility now occurs before a website visit. The author contends that a strong, unique brand point of view (POV) is the new ranking factor because...
info_outlineThe provided text offers an in-depth comparison of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Paid Search (PPC), two distinct digital marketing strategies for online business growth. It explains that SEO is a long-term approach focused on organic ranking without direct payment per click, involving on-page, off-page, and technical optimization, alongside content creation. Conversely, Paid Search offers immediate visibility through paid advertisements, allowing for pinpoint targeting and quick results. While SEO builds lasting authority and organic reach, PPC is ideal for short-term campaigns and immediate conversions. The article concludes by suggesting that the most effective strategy often involves integrating both SEO and Paid Search to achieve both quick wins and sustainable growth, emphasizing the importance of aligning the chosen approach with specific budget, timeline, competition, and business goals.