CyberWire Daily Cyber and its "Hive" Mind
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Jan 2, 2026 Curtis Simpson, CISO at Armis, dives into the intriguing world of cyber threats as he discusses the 'Hive Mind' phenomenon, where attackers collaborate and share resources on the dark web. He highlights how traditional defenses are inadequate against this adaptive threat network. Curtis explains the role of AI in prioritizing vulnerabilities and improving defensive strategies, advocating for a proactive approach to security. He emphasizes the need to build resilient systems that can respond at the speed of these evolving threats.
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Adversaries Operate As A Distributed Network
- Threat actors now operate as a distributed, connected network sharing tools, data, and tactics across the dark web.
- AI accelerates their effectiveness by making expertise and tooling immediately accessible to newcomers.
Prioritize Based On Likely Attack Paths
- Prioritize remediation and detections based on what attackers are actually targeting against your business, not only on standard severity.
- Operationalize threat intelligence into the platforms that drive patching and detection decisions.
Defenders Can Build A Collective Intelligence
- Defender ecosystems can build their own 'hive mind' by using AI to aggregate research, dark-web conversations, and telemetry.
- The right tooling converts collective defender work into actionable, shared intelligence.