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We’re proud to announce USD 30M in Series B funding, led by Base10 Partners with support from Inovia Capital, White Star Capital, and Fonds de solidarité FTQ. This milestone fuels our mission to lead in Threat Exposure Management. With cybercrime on the rise, we’re empowering organizations to stay ahead by identifying threats, mitigating risks, and securing their future. 💡What’s Next: - Innovate with cutting-edge Language Models and data science. - Strengthen our leadership in Security Intelligence. - Expand across North America and Europe. A huge thank you to our team, partners, and investors for making this possible. Here’s to the next chapter of Flare’s success! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/eQ2XNaSk #Cybersecurity #SeriesB #ThreatExposureManagement #ThreatIntelligence #Innovation

One more week until you can dive into the world of Cybercrime Forums with Flare Academy! Cybercrime forums go beyond illicit marketplaces—they act as collaborative hubs where threat actors trade, share knowledge, and coordinate activities. These forums provide a valuable opportunity for intelligence gathering. Join Nick Ascoli, Director of Product Strategy at Flare, for an exclusive technical workshop exploring: 🔹 The evolving cybercrime forum ecosystem 🔹 Effective methodologies for analyzing threat actor activity 🔹 Best practices for safely and efficiently gathering intelligence This session includes live demonstrations of forum investigation techniques, emphasizing operational security for safe navigation. Enhance your threat intelligence skills—don’t miss out! #CyberThreatIntelligence #ThreatHunting #OSINT #CyberSecurity

🎭 Speaker Spotlight: Tammy Harper at AtlSecCon 2025! 🎭 We’re excited to welcome Tammy H. to AtlSecCon, happening April 10-11, 2025, in Halifax, Nova Scotia! Tammy’s presentation, "Persōna Theory: Infiltration & Deception of Emerging Threat Groups," delves into the art of digital deception and how persona crafting can be leveraged to infiltrate and analyze cybercriminal organizations. What You’ll Learn: 🔹 The psychology of persona creation – How individuals construct identities both online and in real life. 🔹 Tactical infiltration techniques – OPSEC, OSINT, social engineering, and psychological models used to gain trust within cybercriminal communities. 🔹 Case Studies from real-world infiltrations – Chat logs and first-hand insights from engaging with ransomware operators in their Active Recruitment Phase (ARP). 🔹 How Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) recruitment works – Understanding how cybercriminals vet affiliates, conduct “interviews,” and distribute ransomware kits. 🔹 Language and cultural deception – The effectiveness of transliteration vs. translation and the limitations of AI translation engines like DeepL and Google Translate. 🔹 Strategic techniques for credibility – Time zone shifting, linguistic adaptation, and using low-ranking accounts for intelligence gathering. 💡 If you’re fascinated by cybercriminal tradecraft, social engineering, and intelligence gathering, this session will take you inside the mind of threat actors—and show you how to reflect it back at them. 🎟️ Reserve your spot now! https://lnkd.in/efZDCRvH #AtlSecCon #CyberIntelligence #SocialEngineering #PersonaTheory #OSINT #ThreatInfiltration #RansomwareInvestigations #CyberDeception

🔎Live Digital Investigative Techniques in Action with Flare Academy! Join Nick Ascoli and Baptiste Robert for an in-depth workshop on tracking and unmasking malicious actors while maintaining investigative integrity. This session will explore real-world methodologies, tools, and best practices for cyber investigations. What You'll Learn: ● Cross-platform identity linking to uncover hidden connections ● Linguistic pattern matching for detecting threat actor signatures ● Mapping malicious infrastructure and identifying relationships ● Timeline reconstruction for tracking attack sequences ● Cryptocurrency transaction analysis to trace illicit activity Using real-world case studies, this workshop will examine attribution techniques, common mistakes threat actors make, and how to maintain operational security throughout your investigations. This is perfect for professionals in threat intelligence, cybersecurity, and/or digital forensics looking to sharpen their investigative skills! Register now to enhance your approach to cyber investigations. Check it through the link below! https://lnkd.in/ec8_MH3n #ThreatIntelligence #Cybersecurity #Infosec

🔒 Navigating the Fragmented Identity Security Landscape 🔒 With over 200+ vendors in the IGA & PAM market, organizations face increasing challenges in securing corporate identities. As threats continue to evolve, adopting an effective identity intelligence strategy is essential to mitigating risk and strengthening your security posture. Join Flare’s Jason Haddix (Field CISO) & Nick Ascoli (Director of Product Strategy) for part one of our two-part webinar series exploring the growing risks to corporate identities in 2025. Key insights you’ll gain: ● The latest threats targeting corporate accounts ● How identity intelligence can enhance your security strategy ● Actionable approaches to reduce identity-related risks Don’t miss part two on March 4, where we’ll discuss the rising threats of account and session takeovers impacting customer accounts. Check it out through here: https://lnkd.in/ebviX62D #Webinar #Cybersecurity #Infosec

GenAI models like ChatGPT have always been a gamble when it comes to OPSEC. Every time you upload sensitive information—whether it's lease agreements, contracts, or other personal data—you risk potential exposure. The latest example? DeepSeek, a new player in the LLM market, has reportedly leaked millions of users' data through a simple SQL injection. For a deep dive into what happened and the security implications, check out this new video by The PC Security Channel: https://lnkd.in/enWhdMNY #LLMs #GenAI #Databreach

Get an Exclusive Look Inside Flare Academy! During his lesson on PyRDP Interception, Instructor Olivier Bilodeau explores a key blue team use case for the open-source Monster-in-the-Middle protocol—demonstrating how it can be leveraged to detect potential exploits in real time. Flare Academy provides cutting-edge training for cybersecurity professionals looking to enhance their skills and stay ahead of emerging threats. Want access to this training? Join the Flare Community here: https://lnkd.in/eUeppP83 Ready to enroll in the next round? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eRYPW363 #Cybersecurity #Training #Blueteam

🤠Flare is having a blast at Wild West Hackin' Fest! 🤠 Its been great to see such an amazing turnout to our booth so far! Meeting all of y'all has been wonderful. We're still here today, so feel free to come by and say hi! You might as well grab a friendship bracelet while you're here as a bonus😉 #WWHF #Conferances #Cybersecurity

For those not in the loop yet - Flare Academy is our newest initiative, intended to be an educational and community hub for free cybersecurity training modules in a variety of subjects! Interested? Read the article below for more information!

Flare Academy is diving deep into Cybercrime Forum Investigations—a critical skill for modern threat intelligence professionals! Cybercrime forums are more than just marketplaces for illicit goods. They serve as hubs for collaboration, trade, and knowledge-sharing among cybercriminals, making them a goldmine for intelligence gathering. Join Nick Ascoli, Director of Product Strategy at Flare, for an exclusive technical workshop covering: ● The current cybercrime forum ecosystem ● Proven methodologies for analyzing threat actor activity ● Best practices for gathering intelligence safely and effectively This session features live demonstrations of forum investigation techniques, with a strong emphasis on operational security to ensure safe navigation. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your threat intelligence expertise. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eZkDaMeC #CyberThreatIntelligence #ThreatHunting #OSINT #CyberSecurity