Michael Freeman
Michael Freeman is Head of Threat Intelligence at Armis. He brings more than 25 years of experience, with a background in cryptography, vulnerability research, reverse engineering and exploit writing. He has previously developed offensive and defensive capabilities for various intelligence agencies. Most recently, Michael was the Co-Founder and CTO of CTCI, which was acquired by Armis in February 2024.
Blogs by Michael Freeman
Breaking Down Salt Typhoon
Armis examines Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored threat actor that has targeted U.S. telecommunications providers and political communication systems.
IOControl Malware: What’s New, What’s Not?
Read the blog to learn about the re-emergence of the IOControl malware, a sophisticated Linux backdoor, initially identified as OrpraCab and QueueCat in 2023.
Breaking Down CISA’s Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities
This blog dives into the 15 most exploited vulnerabilities reported by CISA, providing an overview of each CVE, and offering insights into the types of attacks, exploitation patterns, and how long they’ve been active.