Category: Digital Forensics Blog – Binalyze

Binalyze AIR in Action: Detect malware on a potentially infected system

Posted on January 15, 2025 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

Detecting malware on a potentially infected system requires more than just waiting for alerts—it demands an investigative mindset. Proactive threat hunting and forensic analysis are crucial for uncovering hidden threats that may evade conventional detection. Binalyze AIR empowers teams with the tools to not only respond to known threats but also proactively investigate suspicious activity. By combining automation and deep forensic capabilities with integrated threat detection techniques, AIR transforms investigations into opportunities for uncovering compromises early, reducing risks, and staying ahead of attackers.

Investigating the Chrome Extension Compromise with Binalyze AIR

Posted on December 31, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

In late 2024, a wave of cyberattacks compromised several legitimate Chrome browser extensions, including Cyberhaven’s data loss prevention tool. Attackers injected malicious code into these extensions, turning them into tools for harvesting browser cookies and authentication tokens. The ultimate targets were sensitive platforms such as Facebook Ads accounts, social media dashboards, and AI systems.

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Milestones, Recognition & Fresh Identity

Posted on December 19, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

As we close the chapter on 2024, I’m filled with immense pride for what Binalyze has accomplished this year. This has been a year of transformation and recognition, marked by groundbreaking achievements, an evolving brand identity, and our inclusion in the emerging Cloud Investigation and Response Automation (CIRA) category identified by Gartner®.

How Binalyze AIR and MITRE ATT&CK (v8.0.2) Automation Slash Investigation Times

Posted on December 5, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

Time is critical in cybersecurity. The faster your team can detect, investigate, and respond to threats, the less damage, expense, and reputational embarrassment is caused. Yet, as threat actors grow more sophisticated, security teams face an uphill battle, juggling growing data volumes and increasingly complex attack methods.

Reclaiming Cyber Resilience: Addressing the UK’s readiness to handle cyber attackers

Posted on December 4, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

The recent warning from GCHQ that the UK is losing its edge in defending against cyber attackers is a crucial reminder for businesses and governments to prioritize resilience. This challenge, however, is not unique to the UK. Globally, organizations are grappling with increasingly sophisticated adversaries, resource shortages, and a growing attack surface. These issues are compounded by a lack of preparedness, reliance on outdated processes, and limited adoption of innovative technologies.

The market shift to investigation and response automation

Posted on November 18, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

As the complexity and frequency of cyber threats escalate, organizations are recognizing the inadequacy of traditional security methods focused solely on prevention and detection. The new reality demands a shift—a pivot towards an “assume breach” mindset and proactive measures that go beyond detection to robust investigation and response.

Binalyze AIR: Mentioned in the Cloud Investigation and Response Automation (CIRA) category

Posted on October 30, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

We are excited to announce that Gartner® has recognized Binalyze AIR by adding it to the newly defined Cloud Investigation and Response Automation (CIRA) market in Gartner Peer Insights™.  

We think this addition not only highlights the growing importance of Investigation and Response Automation but also cements Binalyze AIR as a pioneering force within this evolving category.

Incident Response Revolution: How Automation is Changing the Game!

Posted on August 26, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

The speed and precision of incident response (IR) can make all the difference between a minor security hiccup and a full-blown crisis. As organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats, traditional, manual approaches to IR are proving inadequate being; slow, expensive, and not deep enough to ultimately strengthen an organization’s long-term security posture. 

Binalyze Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance

Posted on August 2, 2024 by - Digital Forensics Blog - Binalyze

Binalyze is excited to announce that it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance, adhering to the stringent standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for Service Organizations, also known as SSAE 18. This significant accomplishment, received with an unqualified opinion, serves as a third-party industry validation of Binalyze’s dedication to providing enterprise-level security for customer data.