Threat actors are resorting to YouTube videos featuring content related to cracked software in order to entice users into downloading an information stealer malware called Lumma. “These YouTube videos typically feature content related to cracked applications, presenting users with similar installation guides and incorporating malicious URLs often shortened using services like TinyURL and Cuttly,” Fortinet […]
Cyber NewsFedRAMP: The Gateway to Secure Cloud Computing in the U.S. Government In an age where digital transformation is not just a trend but a necessity, cloud computing has become the cornerstone for driving innovation and efficiency. However, with great power comes great responsibility, especially in terms of data security and compliance. This is where the […]
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British police say that they are investigating reports that a girl under the age of 16 was sexually assaulted… in an online virtual reality game.
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In 2020, the United States brought charges against four men accused of building a bulletproof hosting empire that once dominated the Russian cybercrime industry and supported multiple organized cybercrime groups. All four pleaded guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges. But there is a fascinating and untold backstory behind the two Russian men involved, who co-ran […]
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On Sunday evening electronic departure boards at Beirut’s airport were hijacked by hackers who used them to display anti-Iranian and anti-Hezbollah messages. A group calling itself “Lord and the People” took credit for the attack, which displayed messages which translated as: This is Rafik Hariri Airport, not Hezbollah and Iran Airport. To Hassan Nasrallah, you […]
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A report from the Netherlands claims that a Dutch man played a key role in the notorious Stuxnet worm attack against an Iranian nuclear facility, which then accidentally escaped into the wider world. It’s not news that the US and Israel are widely believed to be the creators of the sophisticated Stunxnet malware, which exploited […]
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Threat actors operating under the name Anonymous Arabic have released a remote access trojan (RAT) called Silver RAT that’s equipped to bypass security software and stealthily launch hidden applications. “The developers operate on multiple hacker forums and social media platforms, showcasing an active and sophisticated presence,” cybersecurity firm Cyfirma said in a report published last […]
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Last month, I convened the Second Interdisciplinary Workshop on Reimagining Democracy (IWORD 2023) at the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center. As with IWORD 2022, the goal was to bring together a diverse set of thinkers and practitioners to talk about how democracy might be reimagined for the twenty-first century. My thinking is very broad here. […]
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Cybersecurity is an infinite journey in a digital landscape that never ceases to change. According to Ponemon Institute1, “only 59% of organizations say their cybersecurity strategy has changed over the past two years.” This stagnation in strategy adaptation can be traced back to several key issues. Talent Retention Challenges: The cybersecurity field is rapidly advancing, […]
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