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High-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment for Smart Cities

High-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment for Smart Cities In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancements, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a promising solution to address urbanization challenges. Smart cities leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and the overall quality of life for their inhabitants. However, as these cities become increasingly connected, […]

High-Level Risk Assessment
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  • December 21, 2023

German Authorities Dismantle Dark Web Hub ‘Kingdom Market’ in Global Operation

German law enforcement has announced the disruption of a dark web platform called Kingdom Market that specialized in the sales of narcotics and malware to “tens of thousands of users.” The exercise, which involved collaboration from authorities from the U.S., Switzerland, Moldova, and Ukraine, began on December 16, 2023, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) […]

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  • December 21, 2023

Hackers Exploiting MS Excel Vulnerability to Spread Agent Tesla Malware

Attackers are weaponizing an old Microsoft Office vulnerability as part of phishing campaigns to distribute a strain of malware called Agent Tesla. The infection chains leverage decoy Excel documents attached in invoice-themed messages to trick potential targets into opening them and activate the exploitation of CVE-2017-11882 (CVSS score: 7.8), a memory corruption vulnerability in Office’s […]

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  • December 21, 2023

Urgent: New Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild – Update ASAP

Google has rolled out security updates for the Chrome web browser to address a high-severity zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2023-7024, has been described as a heap-based buffer overflow bug in the WebRTC framework that could be exploited to result in program crashes […]

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  • December 21, 2023

Smashing Security podcast #353: Phone hacking, Piers Morgan, and Carole’s Christmas cockup

Piers Morgan is less than happy after a judgement that there is “no doubt” he knew phone hacking was going on at the Daily Mirror, and a shopper comes a-cropper just before Christmas. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole […]

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GDPR Compliance: Machine Learning’s Role in Data Right-to-Forget

GDPR Compliance: Machine Learning’s Role in Data Right-to-Forget In an era where data is the new currency, privacy has become a precious commodity. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been a pioneering force in safeguarding individuals’ privacy rights. One of its fundamental principles is the “Right to Be Forgotten,” which allows individuals to request […]

GDPR Compliance

FISMA Compliance: Bridging the Federal-Cybersecurity Gap in the IoT Era

FISMA Compliance: Bridging the Federal-Cybersecurity Gap in the IoT Era The interconnected world we live in today is propelled by the Internet of Things (IoT). From smart thermostats that regulate our home temperatures to industrial sensors that optimize manufacturing processes, IoT devices are omnipresent. In the United States, this digital revolution is significantly impacting federal […]

FISMA Compliance

Cybersecurity Analyst’s Toolkit in the Age of Deepfakes

Cybersecurity Analyst’s Toolkit in the Age of Deepfakes The realm of cyber security is constantly evolving, with new threats and vulnerabilities emerging every day. In recent years, one of the most alarming developments has been the rise of deepfake technology. Deep fakes are highly convincing, AI-generated videos and audio recordings that can be used to […]

Cyber Security Analyst

Crafting a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment for BioTech Firms

Crafting a Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment for BioTech Firms The world of biotechnology is rapidly advancing, with innovations that promise to revolutionize healthcare, agriculture, and more. However, as these advancements continue, so does the need for robust cybersecurity measures. BioTech firms, which often deal with sensitive data, intellectual property, and cutting-edge research, are increasingly becoming […]

Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment