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Forbes just featured our Password Table - showing how fast hackers can break weak credentials with modern tools.

This is a wake-up call for organizations still relying on old password habits.
Link: buff.ly/0FxsCia

Our most-read posts from July 🔥
❯ Weak passwords are still everywhere ➜ buff.ly/hFMY8EC
❯ DIBNet got shut down with 1 day’s notice ➜ buff.ly/cNSOSh0
❯ Getting ready for a C3PAO audit? Start here ➜ buff.ly/IJfj8J4

CMMC Level 2 is where most orgs stumble.
We’ve compiled the top issues we see derail assessments - and how to fix them.
If your audit is coming up, start here:
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CMMC is really happening.
The final rule is now under OMB review - a key step before it becomes mandatory.

We break down what that means for your compliance plan and timeline.
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Heads up: CISA updated its alert on the SharePoint CVE being used in real attacks. Microsoft also released new mitigation guidance. If your instance is outdated - fix it now.

More on the update: buff.ly/3zAidGL
And our ACT post from Monday has details on how it’s being exploited in the wild.

A serious SharePoint vulnerability (CVE-2023-24955) is being exploited in active campaigns. It gives hackers a backdoor straight into your network - no login required.
Don’t wait for it to hit you.
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We got cited by Brian Krebs 😱
Our 2025 Password Table was cited in his latest post. It’s a huge honor - and a reminder that password risk is still very real.
Read his post: buff.ly/nZ0jLCu
Grab our table: buff.ly/zMcgnQK
@briankrebs.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gy

CISA’s budget is down. Federal cyber talent is walking out the door.
And local governments are being told to go it alone.
We break down how federal cybersecurity cuts are already weakening the nation’s cyber defense - and how that's going to hit closer to home than you think.
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🚨 Ransomware groups are targeting a critical flaw in SimpleHelp (CVE-2024-57727).

If you use this RMM platform - or software that relies on it - you may already be exposed. Here’s what to do next:
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You may have taken the weekend off - hackers didn’t.

We dropped our Q2 cyber recap on July 3, and it’s full of the headlines and trends every org should track.

Watch now and hit Monday ready:
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Hive Live’s Q2 cybersecurity roundup just went live.

We’re talking real hacks, real risks, and real takeaways - no clickbait or fear-mongering. If you’re in cybersecurity, you’ll want to hear this before checking out for the long weekend.

▶️ Watch now: buff.ly/2SUQdrs

Thanks for spreading the word about passwords! 🙌

New Hive Live episode drops July 3 at 10 AM ET!

We’re recapping Q2’s biggest breaches, cyber threats, and security trends - with clear takeaways for your org. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to keep up, this one’s for you.

Title: Hot Breaches and Cold Takes
Watch at: buff.ly/SFz9Eav

MORELLE: Would you suggest that the January 6 pardons would cover activities or crimes potentially committed outside of that?

BONDI: I don't know if you're referring to Joe Biden pardoning his son.

MORELLE: No. I'm actually referring to January 6.

BONDI: Do you mean the ones done by the autopen?

DEAN: Have you ever registered as an agent of a foreign principle under FARA?

BONDI: I assume you're talking about when I represented Qatar for a short time

D: The answer is ye-

B: No! For anti-human trafficking...You're the one who said Biden was competent

D: Taking a shot at me? Very strange

‪@mozilla.org‬ was hit at Pwn2Own 2025.
They patched the vulnerability the same day.

That’s not luck - it’s preparedness.

We just dropped a post on what every team can learn from their response, plus free tabletop tools to get started.
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#CyberSecurity #IncidentReadiness

The 2025 Hive Systems Password Table Is Here - Passwords Are Easier to Crack Than Ever Passwords that felt secure a year ago might not hold up in 2025. Hive Systems’ updated Password Table reveals just how much faster hackers can break into accounts today. See the latest cracking times…

Weak passwords break CMMC compliance.

Hive Systems’ Password Table shows just how fast attackers can get in.

Want to stay in the green?
Use passphrases with complexity.
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#CMMC #PasswordSecurity #CyberCompliance

Should your password be longer or more complex?

In our latest Hive Live, we explain why the old advice doesn’t hold up anymore - and what actually protects your accounts today.
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#CyberSecurity #PasswordSecurity

Dan Holden at RVAsec reminded everyone on this day last week why cyber risk needs to be quantified and strategic, not just technical.

Glad to see leadership in our field pushing for clarity that drives real impact.

CMMC Cost Calculator | PreVeil Developed in collaboration with MSPs & authorized C3PAOs, receive a personalized estimate of the expenses required to achieve compliance.

Wondering what CMMC is going to cost you?You know we love our friends at Preveil - so thought we'd share one of their great assets - who doesn't love a great cost calculator?

#CMMC #C3PAO #CyberCompliance

CMMC Cost Calculator | PreVeil Developed in collaboration with MSPs & authorized C3PAOs, receive a personalized estimate of the expenses required to achieve compliance.

Wondering what CMMC is going to cost you?You know we love our friends at Preveil - so thought we'd share one of their great assets - who doesn't love a great cost calculator?

#CMMC #C3PAO #CyberCompliance

RIP DIBNet.
The DoD just decommissioned its main cyber incident reporting portal for contractors.
Here’s what changed + how to stay compliant under DFARS 252.204-7012:
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#DFARS #CyberCompliance #DIB

Hive Systems’ Katie Dodson is presenting at TechEx!

Catch her talk: “Demystifying CMMC: Navigating Compliance and Achieving Certification.”

Katie's brings a unique perspective as a cyber expert and a C3PAO, working directly with DIB clients who are pursuing CMMC. #DIB #CMMC #C3PAO

Miss your chance to talk to Katie at CEIC West? You’re not out of luck...yet.
She’s still has a few spots for CMMC assessments in 2025.
Only 12 left. Book time with her now before they’re gone! buff.ly/S7Qm598

🚨 Scam alert: These fake DMV texts are making the rounds.
They’ll threaten legal trouble or vehicle suspension for a $6.99 “unpaid toll.” Totally fake.

✔ Don’t click the link
✔ Don’t reply
✔ Do report and delete

Stay sharp out there.
#Phishing #ScamAwareness #InfoSec

Preparation Pays: How to Cut the Cost of a Cybersecurity Breach Data breaches are expensive but smart preparation can make them survivable. Hive Systems breaks down how small businesses can reduce cyber risk with simple steps like training, planning, and response…

Breaches don’t just happen to big orgs. And when they hit small businesses, the cost hits harder.

Our new ACT post shows how preparation - training, incident planning, and basic security hygiene - can reduce impact when things go wrong
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#CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #DataBreach

Nebraska Republican Rep. Mike Flood’s town hall got ugly when he admitted to constituents that he hadn’t read Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” before voting for it.

The same bill the House passed last week which will force millions of Americans off their health care coverage and food aid.

New face, big expertise.

We’re excited to have Denis Dodson on board as Manager, Cybersecurity Services. He’s CMMC-certified (CCA + CCP), has worked across federal and consulting spaces, and knows how to make complex security frameworks actually work.

#Cybersecurity #CMMC #Compliance #RiskStrategy

At #CEICWest, we're helping #defensecontractors tackle CMMC with clarity. We offer: Certified #CMMC Assessors (DoD experts), NIST 800-171, DFARS, CMMC know-how, Mock assessments, Audit-ready docs built for your systems, Official Level 2 #C3PAO assessments. Meet Katie Dodson & team at Booth 11.

📍 Live from CEIC West!

Katie is out at CEIC West all week sharing her CMMC expertise

🎤 If you’re attending CEIC West, stop by and chat - you’ll walk away with something valuable.

#CMMC #ComplianceStrategy #CybersecurityLeadership #CEICWest #InformationSecurity