Cyber Defense Advisors

Month: December 2023

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  • December 8, 2023

New 5G Modem Flaws Affect iOS Devices and Android Models from Major Brands

A collection of security flaws in the firmware implementation of 5G mobile network modems from major chipset vendors such as MediaTek and Qualcomm impact USB and IoT modems as well as hundreds of smartphone models running Android and iOS. Of the 14 flaws – collectively called 5Ghoul (a combination of “5G” and “Ghoul”) – 10 […]

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  • December 8, 2023

UK and US expose Russian hacking plot intended to influence UK’s 2019 elections and spread disinformation

Graham CLULEY December 08, 2023 Promo Protect all your devices, without slowing them down. Free 30-day trial What’s happened? Two men have been charged with hacking into computer networks in the United States, UK, other NATO countries, and Ukraine, on behalf of the Russian government. Who are the men? The men have been named by […]

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Frequently Asked Questions: Value-Enhancing Application Due Diligence

Frequently Asked Questions: Value-Enhancing Application Due Diligence Application due diligence is more than a technical deep-dive; it’s the compass that guides businesses to make informed, value-driven decisions about software acquisitions, mergers, or integrations. But what is it precisely, and why does it matter? Here, we decode the essentials with the most frequently asked questions on […]

Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence

Frequently Asked Questions: AI Integration for Applications

Frequently Asked Questions: AI Integration for Applications AI technology is no longer a future promise; it’s a current reality. From the apps on your smartphone to advanced robotics, AI has rapidly infiltrated various industries, revolutionizing the way we do things. As more and more companies lean towards integrating AI into their applications, a myriad of […]

AI Integration for Applications

Frequently Asked Questions About Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence

Frequently Asked Questions About Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence Navigating the world of mergers, acquisitions, and investments in the tech industry is no easy feat. At the heart of many of these decisions lies a process known as technology due diligence. This process is crucial in identifying the technical merits and pitfalls of a potential investment. […]

Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence
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  • December 8, 2023

N. Korea’s Kimsuky Targeting South Korean Research Institutes with Backdoor Attacks

The North Korean threat actor known as Kimsuky has been observed targeting research institutes in South Korea as part of a spear-phishing campaign with the ultimate goal of distributing backdoors on compromised systems. “The threat actor ultimately uses a backdoor to steal information and execute commands,” the AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) said in […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About SEC Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About SEC Compliance Navigating the regulatory maze of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can be daunting. Whether you’re a novice investor, a startup gearing up for an IPO, or an established corporation, understanding SEC compliance is crucial. Let’s address some of the most frequently asked questions to simplify the process […]

SEC Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIL Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIL Compliance Understanding ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) can sometimes seem like you’re trying to crack a secret code. It’s a set of practices for IT service management (ITSM) that helps align IT services with business needs. But what does “compliance” mean in this context? Let’s dive into some of the […]

ITIL Compliance
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  • December 8, 2023

New Bluetooth Attack

New attack breaks forward secrecy in Bluetooth. Three news articles: BLUFFS is a series of exploits targeting Bluetooth, aiming to break Bluetooth sessions’ forward and future secrecy, compromising the confidentiality of past and future communications between devices. This is achieved by exploiting four flaws in the session key derivation process, two of which are new, […]

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