Dan Virgillito

Dan Virgillito is a blogger and content strategist with experience in cyber security, social media and tech news.

Articles from Dan Virgillito

CISM exam domains: A comprehensive breakdown for certification success

May 7, 2025

Master the CISM exam domains with this complete breakdown of certification requirements. Explore the four critical knowledge areas, their weights and key topics to prepare effectively for this information security credential.

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CISSP computerized adaptive testing (CAT): 25 of your questions answered

February 14, 2025

Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) can make the CISSP exam feel more difficult than a traditional exam. Get answers to your top 25 questions about the CAT format and more, and ace your test with ease.

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CISSP domains overview: Your complete preparation guide

February 1, 2025

Master the updated CISSP domains with our detailed guide. Discover key information, effective study tips and what to expect on the test day.

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Security+: 11 malware types and identifying indicators of compromise

November 19, 2024

How do cybersecurity professionals discover malware on their systems? Learn about indicators for compromise (IOCs) for different malware types.

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Canada Flipper Zero ban and new RustDoor macOS malware

February 12, 2024

Canada bans Flipper Zero devices in car-theft crackdown, health insurance breach affects 33 million French citizens and new MacOS malware. All this and more.

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AnyDesk hack and iPhone patched kernel flaw

February 5, 2024

Hackers breach AnyDesk servers to steal private code, patched iPhone kernel flaw warning and Interpol Synergia operation. All this and more.

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Tesla Pwn2Own hacks and iOS push alerts abuse

January 29, 2024

Ethical hackers crack Tesla twice, popular iPhone apps abuse push notifications to steal data, and the VexTrio TDS operation. All this and more.

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TeamViewer breach and Atlassian Jira outage

January 22, 2024

TeamViewer breach, Jira outage affects multiple services and Microsoft executives’ email hack. All this and more.

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Moscow ISP revenge hack and Microsoft Sharepoint bug warning

January 15, 2024

Ukrainian cyber group takes down Moscow ISP, CISA warns about critical SharePoint vulnerability and fake 401K statements decoy. All this and more.

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X verified accounts hack and SpectralBlur macOS malware

January 9, 2024

Hackers hijack high-profile accounts on X for crypto scams, new macOS malware allows for remote takeover and 23andMe’s victim-blaming stance. All this and more.

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CISA default password alert and SOHO KV-botnet campaign

December 18, 2023

CISA urges tech vendors to stop using default passwords, KV-botnet targets critical infrastructure and BazaCall Google Forms phishing. All this and more.

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New 5G modem flaws and Apple’s data breach report

December 11, 2023

5G flaw affects major smartphone brands, Apple-backed report states 2.6B records leaked in 2 yrs and U.S. senator’s security warning. All this and more.

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