Posts by Nick Dixon

    How MintsLoader uses a Legacy Windows Binary to gain a Foothold

    24 min read | February 9, 2026

    In a recent threat hunting session undertaken by our detection engineering team, MintsLoader was observed using the legacy windows binary called finger.exe to kick off an...

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    About the Author

    Nick is a cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience in IT security and operations management. A Detroit native and graduate of Eastern Michigan University's Information Assurance program, he currently serves as Security Analysts & Technical Support Manager at Blumira, where he has advanced through multiple leadership roles over the past seven years, progressing from Incident Detection Engineer to his current management position. Prior to Blumira, Nick developed his expertise as a Security Analyst at NetWorks Group, providing 24/7 managed detection and response services, including network traffic investigation, active intrusion response, and threat research. He combines strong technical security operations expertise with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, making him effective at both hands-on security analysis and team management.