By Anveeksh Mahesh Rao | MS Cybersecurity Researcher | Northeastern University, Khoury College of Computer Sciences Introduction Phishing continues to be one of the most effective cyberattack techniques in modern cybersecurity. Despite advances in security awareness training, browser protections, and enterprise filtering systems, attackers continue to compromise users through deceptive login pages, impersonation campaigns, malicious redirects, and credential harvesting attack

By Anveeksh Mahesh Rao (Ish) | Cybersecurity Specialist · Educator · Founder, niyantraX If you're trying to break into cybersecurity or level up from where you are you've probably heard the same advice over and over: get certified, apply everywhere, and network on LinkedIn. And while that's not wrong, there's one thing most people overlook that can make or break your job search. Your portfolio. Not your resume. Not your LinkedIn. Your portfolio is the place where you prove, w

Category: Threat Intelligence / Blue Team Tools: Cowrie, Ubuntu 24.04, iptables, Python 3.12, MITRE ATT&CK GitHub: github.com/anveeksh/honeytrap-lab Date: March 2026

In today's digital age, phishing attacks are a growing threat. With advancements in technology, cybercriminals are devising more clever tactics to deceive users. Phishing attacks aim to trick people into disclosing sensitive information like passwords or financial data. Despite our intelligence, many still become victims of these scams. Let's dive into the factors driving the rise of phishing attacks and why human errors contribute to their success.

What the Huge AWS Outage Reveals About the Internet

In October 2025, F5, Inc., a key player in application services and security, became the focus of a major cybersecurity breach. This serious incident, tied to a threat actor linked to China, has triggered significant concern throughout the tech industry and beyond. As more organizations depend on digital infrastructure, the repercussions of such breaches can reach far beyond immediate financial costs, impacting trust, reputation, and operational stability.