News, analysis and how-tos: vulnerabilities, ransomware, phishing, data breaches, cloud and AI security.https://breachroad.com/en-UShttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/free-website-security-scanner/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/free-website-security-scanner/We launched a free, stateless website security scanner. It checks HTTPS, headers, cookies, SPF/DMARC and more — with no data stored. See what it can do.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTToolshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/how-to-read-scan-results/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/how-to-read-scan-results/You scanned your site and see a grade and a list of issues — now what? We explain every finding type and show how to fix it, concretely.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTToolshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/osint-what-attackers-know/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/osint-what-attackers-know/Before an attack lands, a criminal does reconnaissance. We show what OSINT reveals about your company and how to shrink your digital footprint.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTPentesthttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-penetration-test/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-penetration-test/A well-prepared penetration test delivers more value for the same money. How the process works, what to agree up front and how to read the report.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTPentesthttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/ai-agents-business-automation/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/ai-agents-business-automation/AI agents carry out tasks, not just answer questions. Where agentic automation pays off, how to roll it out in stages and how to keep control.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTAI in businesshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/critical-cves-2026-review/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/critical-cves-2026-review/2026 confirms a worrying trend: vulnerabilities are exploited faster than vendors ship patches. What it means for defence and how to keep up.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/nis2-poland-obligations/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/nis2-poland-obligations/The amended KSC act implements NIS2 and applies from 3 April 2026. We explain who it covers, the deadlines and what you need to do.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompliancehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/passkeys-passwordless-future/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/passkeys-passwordless-future/Passkeys remove passwords and are phishing-resistant. We explain how they work, how they differ from MFA and how to start rolling them out.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTAuthenticationhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/secure-ai-chatbot-deployment/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/secure-ai-chatbot-deployment/A chatbot can take real load off customer service — or embarrass the brand with one answer. A guide to a secure rollout, from architecture to testing.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTAI in businesshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/deepfake-investment-scams/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/deepfake-investment-scams/Fake ads featuring well-known people are flooding social media. We explain how deepfake investment fraud works and how to recognise it.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTDeepfakehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/security-monitoring-for-smes/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/security-monitoring-for-smes/You don't need a million-dollar SOC to detect attacks. How a mid-sized company builds monitoring: what to log, what to alert on, when to get help.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTMonitoringhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/quishing-qr-code-phishing/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/quishing-qr-code-phishing/A QR code slips past email filters and leads to a fake page straight from your phone. We explain how quishing works and how to defend against it.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTPhishinghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/sim-swapping-attack/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/sim-swapping-attack/A SIM swap lets criminals take over your phone number — and with it your texts, codes and accounts. How it works, how to spot it and how to protect yourself.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTFraudhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/critical-vulnerabilities-how-to-prioritise/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/critical-vulnerabilities-how-to-prioritise/Dozens of new vulnerabilities are published every day. We show how to tell the ones that actually affect you from the noise.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/ksef-gov-phishing-businesses/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/ksef-gov-phishing-businesses/Criminals impersonate KSeF, e-government and gov.pl domains to target company finance teams. What this phishing looks like and how to secure it.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTPhishinghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/microsoft-365-security/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/microsoft-365-security/Microsoft 365 is the heart of most companies — and the top target of account attacks. Ten configurations that close common takeover paths.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTCloudhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/fake-mobywatel-fine-sms/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/fake-mobywatel-fine-sms/A campaign impersonating mObywatel uses sender spoofing and a fake 200 PLN fine. We explain why it looks so convincing and how not to fall for it.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSmishinghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/business-email-compromise/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/business-email-compromise/BEC is one of the most expensive scams for companies. We explain how invoice fraud and the 'urgent CEO transfer' work — and how to stop them.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTScamshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/mfa-how-to-roll-out/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/mfa-how-to-roll-out/MFA is the cheapest risk reduction we know — but only when deployed well. The differences between methods, a staged rollout plan and common traps.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTAuthenticationhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/infostealer-malware/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/infostealer-malware/Infostealers are the most common malware stealing passwords, cookies and wallets. How they infect, why they bypass MFA and how to protect yourself.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTMalwarehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/software-supply-chain-attacks/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/software-supply-chain-attacks/A single dependency can compromise thousands of companies at once. We explain how supply chain attacks work and how to limit dependency risk.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSupply chainhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/ransomware-how-to-defend/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/ransomware-how-to-defend/Ransomware attacks rarely start with encryption. We break the attack chain into its parts and show where it's cheapest to break it.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRansomwarehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/backup-strategy-3-2-1/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/backup-strategy-3-2-1/A backup nobody has tested is just an assumption. The 3-2-1 rule, immutable copies that survive ransomware and restores that actually work.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBusiness continuityhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/blik-sms-spoofing-banking-takeover/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/blik-sms-spoofing-banking-takeover/An intensive campaign impersonates BLIK using SMS spoofing and fake login panels. We show how criminals take over online banking and how to break the chain.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTBankinghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/wordpress-security/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/wordpress-security/WordPress powers most of the web and is the top target for attacks. Ten practical steps to secure your site — no coding knowledge required.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWeb securityhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/kubernetes-container-security/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/kubernetes-container-security/Kubernetes gives huge flexibility and an equally large attack surface. We cover the most common mistakes — RBAC, secrets, networking — and hardening priorities.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTDevSecOpshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/vishing-fake-bank-employee/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/vishing-fake-bank-employee/A call from the bank's number, a calm 'consultant' and a supposed break-in on your account. We break down the fake-bank-employee scam and how to stop it.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTVishinghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/dora-financial-sector-requirements/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/dora-financial-sector-requirements/DORA has applied since January 2025 and covers far more than banks. The five pillars, mandatory resilience testing and ICT supplier duties.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCompliancehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/api-security-owasp-top-10/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/api-security-owasp-top-10/APIs are now the most common target for application attacks. We cover the key OWASP API Top 10 flaws — led by BOLA — and how to avoid them.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTAPIhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/phishing-why-training-is-not-enough/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/phishing-why-training-is-not-enough/Phishing still accounts for most successful breaches. We explain why employee education alone isn't enough and what to add to your defences.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTPhishinghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/safe-online-shopping/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/safe-online-shopping/Fake shops, spoofed payments and intercepted cards. A practical guide to spotting a fraudulent store and paying safely online.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/third-party-risk-management/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/third-party-risk-management/Your security ends at your weakest supplier. How to assess contractor risk, what to put in contracts and how to monitor suppliers efficiently.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTSupply chainhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/check-if-your-data-leaked/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/check-if-your-data-leaked/Your passwords and data are almost certainly in some breach. How to check it safely, what a leak really means and what steps to take.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTData breacheshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/shadow-it-uncontrolled-apps/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/shadow-it-uncontrolled-apps/Employees use several times more applications than IT has approved. Where shadow IT comes from, what it risks and how to control it without bans.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRisk managementhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/parcel-delivery-smishing/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/parcel-delivery-smishing/Fake SMS about a delivery surcharge is one of Poland's most common phishing scenarios. We break it down and explain why the tiny fee is deliberate.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTSmishinghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/owasp-top-10-web-apps/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/owasp-top-10-web-apps/A guide to the OWASP Top 10 for teams that want to understand real risks — from broken access control, through injection, to SSRF.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTAppSechttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/vulnerability-management-process/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/vulnerability-management-process/The scanner is the easy part. How to build the full process: inventory, risk-based prioritisation, remediation SLAs and metrics that matter.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/cloud-security-common-mistakes/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/cloud-security-common-mistakes/Most cloud breaches don't come from the provider's flaws, but from the customer's misconfiguration. Here are the five most common traps.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTCloudhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/smartphone-security/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/smartphone-security/Your phone knows more about you than your computer. Twelve practical settings and habits that genuinely protect your data, accounts and privacy.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/remote-work-security/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/remote-work-security/Remote work is here to stay — and with it company data on home networks and private hardware. A practical standard: devices, access, Wi-Fi.Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRemote workhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/olx-vinted-fake-payment-scams/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/olx-vinted-fake-payment-scams/Impersonations of OLX and Vinted are among the most reported scams in Poland. We explain the 'safe payment' mechanism that actually robs the seller.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTScamshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/active-directory-security/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/active-directory-security/Active Directory is the top target once inside a network. We cover common attack paths — Kerberoasting, excessive privileges — and how to close them.Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardeninghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/vpn-myths-and-facts/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/vpn-myths-and-facts/Ads promise a VPN gives anonymity and total security. We explain what a VPN really does, what it doesn't protect against and when it's worth using.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrivacyhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/data-breach-first-72-hours/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/data-breach-first-72-hours/What to do when a data breach happens — from confirming the incident, through limiting the impact, to GDPR obligations.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTData breacheshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/password-managers-for-business/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/password-managers-for-business/Shared passwords in a spreadsheet are a ticking bomb. How a business password manager works, how to choose one and roll it out to teams.Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTAuthenticationhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/scams-targeting-seniors/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/scams-targeting-seniors/Seniors are fraudsters' most common target: fake grandchild, police or bank staff. Learn the schemes and how to protect parents and grandparents.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTFraudhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/zero-trust-security/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/zero-trust-security/The 'hard shell, soft centre' model no longer works. We explain what Zero Trust is, where to start a rollout and what to avoid.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTArchitecturehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/facebook-account-takeover-blik-code/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/facebook-account-takeover-blik-code/A hacked friend's account asks for a BLIK code or a scan of your ID. We explain how account takeovers happen and why the chain of trust is the weakest link.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTScamshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/gdpr-technical-security-measures/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/gdpr-technical-security-measures/'Appropriate technical measures' — but which exactly? GDPR Article 32 as an IT checklist: encryption, access, logs, backups and testing.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTGDPRhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/identity-theft-protection/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/identity-theft-protection/Stolen personal data lets criminals take out loans or register a company in your name. How identity theft happens and how to protect yourself.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTIdentityhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/ai-security-llm-in-business/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/ai-security-llm-in-business/Deploying language models opens up a class of threats that classic applications never knew. We cover prompt injection, data leakage and over-privileged agents.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTAI securityhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-35616-fortinet-forticlient-ems/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-35616-fortinet-forticlient-ems/CVE-2026-35616 (CVSS 9.8) in Fortinet FortiClient EMS is actively exploited and in the CISA KEV. We explain the threat and how to respond.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-33827-windows-tcpip/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-33827-windows-tcpip/A critical RCE in the Windows TCP/IP stack, remote and with no user interaction — potentially self-spreading. We explain the risk and the patching priority.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/small-business-cybersecurity/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/small-business-cybersecurity/A small company doesn't need a security department to stop being an easy target. A 90-day plan: what to do in-house, what to buy, what to outsource.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTSMBhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-32201-sharepoint/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-32201-sharepoint/SharePoint is targeted again: CVE-2026-32201 scores 'only' 6.5 in CVSS but is actively exploited and in the KEV — proof the score isn't everything.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/strong-passwords-myths/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/strong-passwords-myths/Change your password every 30 days? Invent complex character strings? We explain which password rules are outdated myths and what really protects your accounts.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTAuthenticationhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/linux-hardening-basics/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/linux-hardening-basics/A practical guide to hardening Linux servers — no copying hundred-item checklists, with an emphasis on the highest-impact actions.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTHardeninghttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/ransomware-polish-hospitals-2026/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/ransomware-polish-hospitals-2026/In spring 2026 several Polish hospitals were hit by ransomware in quick succession. Why healthcare is a target and how to limit the impact.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTRansomwarehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/kids-online-safety/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/kids-online-safety/How to protect your child online without surveillance and bans? A practical guide to the risks, parental control settings and the conversation that works.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuidehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/spf-dkim-dmarc-guide/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/spf-dkim-dmarc-guide/Without SPF, DKIM and DMARC anyone can send emails impersonating your domain. We explain these three mechanisms simply and show how to deploy them.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTEmail securityhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/energy-sector-attack-ddos-noname/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/energy-sector-attack-ddos-noname/A destructive attack on Poland's energy sector and pro-Russian DDoS show critical infrastructure is a target — what it means for companies.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTCritical infrastructurehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-1281-ivanti-epmm/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/cve-2026-1281-ivanti-epmm/Ivanti EPMM was hit by a zero-day exploited before disclosure (CVE-2026-1281 and 1340). We explain who's affected and what to do right now.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/cyberattacks-on-poland-2025/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/cyberattacks-on-poland-2025/2025 was a record year for Poland: attacks on hospitals, DDoS on infrastructure and disinformation. We summarise the threats and lessons for businesses.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTCritical infrastructurehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/shai-hulud-npm-worm-2025/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/shai-hulud-npm-worm-2025/In autumn 2025 the Shai-Hulud worm infected hundreds of npm packages, spreading itself. We analyse the supply chain attack and how to secure your pipeline.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTSupply chainhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/salesforce-salesloft-oauth-token-theft-2025/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/salesforce-salesloft-oauth-token-theft-2025/In 2025, stolen OAuth tokens from Salesloft exposed hundreds of firms' Salesforce data — with no cracked passwords. A lesson on integration risk.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTSupply chainhttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/toolshell-sharepoint-cve-2025-53770/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/toolshell-sharepoint-cve-2025-53770/In summer 2025, CVE-2025-53770 in SharePoint Server let attackers take over servers with no login. We analyse the ToolShell chain and its lessons.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/citrixbleed2-cve-2025-5777/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/citrixbleed2-cve-2025-5777/CVE-2025-5777 let attackers pull session tokens from Citrix NetScaler gateways, bypassing MFA. We analyse CitrixBleed 2 and the defence.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/scattered-spider-retail-attacks/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/scattered-spider-retail-attacks/In 2025 Scattered Spider paralysed UK retail. The weapon wasn't a 0-day but a helpdesk call. We break down the technique and the defence.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTRansomwarehttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/sap-netweaver-cve-2025-31324/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/sap-netweaver-cve-2025-31324/CVE-2025-31324 in SAP NetWeaver let attackers upload a web shell with no login and take over the ERP. We analyse attacks on a company's heart.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/windows-clfs-cve-2025-29824/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/windows-clfs-cve-2025-29824/CVE-2025-29824 is another 0-day in the Windows CLFS driver, used by ransomware to seize SYSTEM. Why this class of flaw returns and how to limit the risk.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTVulnerabilitieshttps://breachroad.com/en/blog/bybit-largest-heist-in-history/https://breachroad.com/en/blog/bybit-largest-heist-in-history/In February 2025, $1.5bn in crypto vanished from Bybit. We break down the Lazarus attack and what failed despite a cold wallet.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTData breaches