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Crafting a Robust Defense with Wireless Network Testing in 6G

Crafting a Robust Defense with Wireless Network Testing in 6G The dawn of 6G technology has heralded unprecedented speeds, hyper-connected smart environments, and artificial intelligence integration, setting the stage for a revolution in how we connect, communicate, and consume content. With these advancements, ensuring the safety and reliability of our wireless networks has become more […]

Wireless Network Testing

Cloud Security Testing Strategies for Multi-cloud Deployments

Cloud Security Testing Strategies for Multi-cloud Deployments The surge in the adoption of cloud technologies, particularly multi-cloud deployments, has brought about unprecedented scalability and flexibility for organizations globally. However, it has also introduced a plethora of security challenges. With more cloud vendors in the mix, the attack surface has expanded, leading to an increased risk […]

Cloud Security Testing

Cloud Security Analyst’s Role in Combatting Zero-Day Exploits

Cloud Security Analyst’s Role in Combatting Zero-Day Exploits Zero-day exploits have become the lexicon of nightmares for businesses operating in the virtual space. A zero-day exploit is essentially a cyber-attack that targets vulnerabilities in software, which developers haven’t had the chance to address or even become aware of. Before the developer can create a patch, […]

Cloud Security Analyst

CCPA Compliance for Machine Learning: Data Processing and Rights

CCPA Compliance for Machine Learning: Data Processing and Rights The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has rapidly become a touchstone in the realm of data privacy legislation. For organizations that use machine learning (ML), ensuring that their operations align with CCPA mandates is not just a legal necessity, but also an ethical responsibility. Here’s a […]

CCPA Compliance
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  • February 20, 2024

New Migo Malware Targeting Redis Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining

A novel malware campaign has been observed targeting Redis servers for initial access with the ultimate goal of mining cryptocurrency on compromised Linux hosts. “This particular campaign involves the use of a number of novel system weakening techniques against the data store itself,” Cado security researcher Matt Muir said in a technical report. The cryptojacking […]

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  • February 20, 2024

LockBit Ransomware Operation Shut Down; Criminals Arrested; Decryption Keys Released

The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) on Tuesday confirmed that it obtained LockBit’s source code as well as a wealth of intelligence pertaining to its activities and their affiliates as part of a dedicated task force called Operation Cronos. “Some of the data on LockBit’s systems belonged to victims who had paid a ransom to […]

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  • February 20, 2024

New Malicious PyPI Packages Caught Using Covert Side-Loading Tactics

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that were found leveraging a technique called DLL side-loading to circumvent detection by security software and run malicious code. The packages, named NP6HelperHttptest and NP6HelperHttper, were each downloaded 537 and 166 times, respectively, before they were taken down. “The latest discovery […]

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  • February 20, 2024

Microsoft Is Spying on Users of Its AI Tools

Microsoft announced that it caught Chinese, Russian, and Iranian hackers using its AI tools—presumably coding tools—to improve their hacking abilities. From their report: In collaboration with OpenAI, we are sharing threat intelligence showing detected state affiliated adversaries—tracked as Forest Blizzard, Emerald Sleet, Crimson Sandstorm, Charcoal Typhoon, and Salmon Typhoon—using LLMs to augment cyberoperations. The only […]

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  • February 20, 2024

New Report Reveals North Korean Hackers Targeting Defense Firms Worldwide

North Korean state-sponsored threat actors have been attributed to a cyber espionage campaign targeting the defense sector across the world. In a joint advisory published by Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), the agencies said the goal of the attacks is to plunder advanced […]

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