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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · 2d

Very excited to welcome Dylan to the team! 💚

The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · 2d

We’re excited to welcome Dylan Hennessy as our new Director of Sales. Dylan joins The Vertex Project to help strengthen our partnerships and extend the reach of our intelligence solutions. Welcome, Dylan!

The Vertex Project welcomes Dylan Hennessy as new Director of Sales

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · 6d

IT'S ON! 💚

PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · 6d

📣 🔥 🛋️ SAVE THE DATE 🛋️ 🔥 📣
The next #PIVOTcon will be on 6-8 May 2026, in Malaga, ES!!!

You favorite ;) #ThreatResearch conference is coming back and we are planning to bring you the usual experience and content of utmost quality. Follow us + #StayTuned for more info
#CTI #ThreatIntel #PIVOTcon26

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · 16d

Had a great experience at #LABScon2025 - the @sentinelone.com team worked incredibly hard and pulled off an amazing event for all!

The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · 16d

We were proud sponsors of #LABScon2025! The caliber of research and collaboration was outstanding, and the atmosphere as engaging as ever.

Thank you to @sentinelone.com & the program committee for an exceptional conference.

Looking forward to #LABScon2026!

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · 22d

It's on!!

The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · Sep 8

We are thrilled to sponsor Labscon once again! As always, we're expecting some *excellent* talks. Looking forward to seeing everyone in sunny AZ! ☀️ Get those meme costumes ready! 😂 www.labscon.io

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · 23d

I had a great time creating this workshop for @pivotcon.bsky.social . Definitely eye-opening to deep dive into what "everyone" says about a threat group and how vastly different reporting on "the same" group can be in practice. 😱 Check it out for yourself!

The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · 23d

If you couldn't attend PIVOTcon live, our Threat Clustering Workshop is now available on the Vertex Intel-Sharing Synapse Instance!

Examine real-world data and answer the age-old question: “Is this a cluster? Or a CLUSTER!?”

Learn more here: vertex.link/blogs/threat...

Here at The Vertex Project, we spend a lot of time thinking about how we can make Synapse (and analysis in general) better. For example, on any given day, we might ask ourselves:

vertex.link

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · 27d

These were good times. 😁💚

The Vertex Project @vertexproject.bsky.social · 27d

@invisig0th.bsky.social, cofounder of the Vertex Project & architect of the APT-1 Report, shares how exposing PLA Unit 61398 changed the game in threat intelligence with @kimzetter.bsky.social.

Read more here: www.zetter-zeroday.com/how-the-infa...

How the Infamous APT 1 Report Exposing China’s PLA Hackers Came to Be

This is the first in a series of pieces I’ll publish that take an in-depth look at significant events, people and cases in security and surveillance from the past. If there’s something you think would...

www.zetter-zeroday.com

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Aug 13

We're being trolled, right?

"By choosing...'Curly COMrades,' we aim to de-glamorize cybercrime...They are not 'fancy bears' or 'wizard spiders'; they are simply malicious actors...We hope this...sparks a...conversation...encouraging a shift towards more practical and less sensational designations."

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Aug 12

What you missed while in Vegas last week: @vertexproject.bsky.social published my second #threatintel blog untangling threat actor targeting and motivation:

vertex.link/blogs/tactic...

As intelligence analysts, we are responsible for providing timely and accurate reporting to our stakeholders. Our assessments support everything from technical hunting and detection to the reliable evaluation of organizational risk.

vertex.link

thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Aug 4

In case you missed it...check out my blog on the critical relationship between your tactical and strategic intelligence on @vertexproject.bsky.social's website. Part 2 is in our editorial pipeline and will be out soon!

vertex.link/blogs/tactic...

Tracking, analyzing, and correlating threat activity is often performed at two distinct levels of focus:

vertex.link

thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Jun 28

Happy Birthday, Raven. I miss you.

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Jun 18

'I never thought AI would come for MY job,' sobs engineer working to implement AI in order to eliminate jobs.

thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · May 16

The code will always be there!

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · May 8

Here we go! 🚀#PIVOTcon25 officially started!
Day 1 is packed with fantastic talks. Networking in full swing 🤟🏐🎾
Pivot! Pivot! Pivot!
#CTI #ThreatIntel #ThreatResearch

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 30

Stay hydrated, and don't forget to apricate.

Susie Dent @susiedent.com · Apr 30

Word of the Day is ‘apricate’ (17th century): to turn your face to the sun and bask in its warmth.

thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 29

Many #threatintel teams struggle to demonstrate value to their organization. The knowledge bomb in @sentinelone.com's article is not the TTPs (though those are fascinating). It's that #threatintel is not just about the cybers.

www.sentinelone.com/labs/top-tie...

Top Tier Target | What It Takes to Defend a Cybersecurity Company from Today's Adversaries

This report highlights a rarely-discussed but crucially important attack surface: security vendors themselves.

www.sentinelone.com

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 27

I did not know distillery pins were a thing but I have incidentally obtained two, which is the start of a collection, and I am oddly proud of this.

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 25

The statistic I did not know I needed until now.

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 22

At #PIVOTcon2025, take on the biggest CTI challenge: clustering, attribution, and cross-referencing threat reports! The "It's a Cluster!" workshop uses #Synapse to study these issues and spark discussion on how we can improve. The workshop is FREE but you must register (check your conference email).

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 15

I'm sorry, Selena. All illnesses are terrible, but I think Alzheimer's is the worst of them.

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Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · Apr 9

Trump has signed an EO to investigate and revoke the clearances of one of his top cybersecurity officials from the first admin, former CISA director Chris Krebs - who famously confirmed the integrity of the 2020 election.

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 7

Different ideas and perspectives are fundamental to informed debate. They are also critical for fostering understanding and compassion for those whose experiences differ from our own.

You can choose what you read. You can't choose what I read. Speak out against censorship. #UniteAgainstBookBans

Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · Apr 7

It’s #RightToReadDay.
NEW data from @oif.bsky.social shows that 72% of book bans in 2024 were initiated by organized groups and elected officials. We need EVERYONE to #UniteAgainstBookBans & take action against these organized attempts today: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #DrawnToFreedom

Take action today. Right to Read Day. April 7, 2025 #RightToReadDay. #DrawnToFreedom. Unite Against Book Bans. bit.ly/RightToReadDay. Above the text is an illustration by Nate Powell featuring people at a public library and various things you can do at the library.

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PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · Apr 3

⁉️Do we organise workshops for #PIVOTcon25 participants who arrive early on Day 0? We do‼️
We have 3 #workshops available for free but seats are limited.
Check your mail 📩( + spam folder) and register today for any of the below fantastic workshops!

#ThreatIntel #CTI 1/5

a cartoon of homer simpson and bart simpson sitting on a couch with the words `` join us in the workshop ''

ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson and bart simpson sitting on a couch with the words `` join us in the workshop ''

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Apr 3

Come for the workshop...stay for the heated debates about naming conventions and attribution over adult beverages afterwards!

#PIVOTcon25 #CTI #ThreatIntel #ThreatIntelligence

PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · Apr 3

Workshop 3: It's a Cluster ! - with Jennifer Kolde @thesilence.bsky.social (Workshop organized by @vertexproject.bsky.social )

✅ real-world data
✅ cross-reference public reporting with own internal intelligence
✅ identification and grouping
✅ linking and attributing malicious activity

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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Mar 26

Just when you thought #PIVOTcon25 couldn't get any more exciting...

PIVOTcon @pivotcon.bsky.social · Mar 26

We are excited to present our #PIVOTcon25 #Keynote speaker: Jackie Burns Koven! She is Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence at @chainalysis.bsky.social where her team tracks the wallets of those who scam, steal, and extort for cryptocurrency 💰💸🦹
#CTI #ThreatIntel
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thesilence @thesilence.bsky.social · Mar 17

It's my Vertex-aversary...from early R&D, to our first commercial customer, to working with top-tier organizations and a passionate user community...it's been an incredible journey. Thanks @vertexproject.bsky.social for eight great years, and here's to many more. 💚

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