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Cyber Policy Management for Quantum Encryption Paradigms

Cyber Policy Management for Quantum Encryption Paradigms The rapid advancement of technology has brought us to the cusp of a quantum revolution. Quantum computing, with its unparalleled processing power, has the potential to disrupt the entire landscape of cybersecurity. As we embrace the quantum era, it becomes increasingly vital to establish robust cyber policy management […]

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Cloud Security Testing in the Shadow of Edge Computing

Cloud Security Testing in the Shadow of Edge Computing The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the rise of edge computing. Edge computing has brought computing power closer to where data is generated, offering lower latency and improved performance for a wide range of […]

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  • December 20, 2023

Remote Encryption Attacks Surge: How One Vulnerable Device Can Spell Disaster

Ransomware groups are increasingly switching to remote encryption in their attacks, marking a new escalation in tactics adopted by financially motivated actors to ensure the success of their campaigns. “Companies can have thousands of computers connected to their network, and with remote ransomware, all it takes is one underprotected device to compromise the entire network,” […]

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  • December 20, 2023

GCHQ Christmas Codebreaking Challenge

Looks like fun. Details here.  

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  • December 20, 2023

Product Explained: Memcyco’s Real-Time Defense Against Website Spoofing

Hands-On Review: Memcyco’s Threat Intelligence Solution Website impersonation, also known as brandjacking or website spoofing, has emerged as a significant threat to online businesses. Malicious actors clone legitimate websites to trick customers, leading to financial scams and data theft causing reputation damage and financial losses for both organizations and customers. The Growing Threat of Website […]

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  • December 20, 2023

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation disrupted, but criminals threaten more attacks

The US Department of Justice has announced that it has disrupted the operations of the ALPHV ransomware group, and seized decryption keys that could help 500 victims unscramble their files without having to pay a ransom. The Russian-speaking ALPHV (also known as BlackCat or Noberus) is one of the world’s most notorious ransomware groups, having […]

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  • December 20, 2023

Alert: Chinese-Speaking Hackers Pose as UAE Authority in Latest Smishing Wave

The Chinese-speaking threat actors behind Smishing Triad have been observed masquerading as the United Arab Emirates Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to send malicious SMS messages with the ultimate goal of gathering sensitive information from residents and foreigners in the country. “These criminals send malicious links to their victims’ mobile devices through SMS or […]

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  • December 20, 2023

3,500 Arrested in Global Operation HAECHI-IV Targeting Financial Criminals

A six-month-long international police operation codenamed HAECHI-IV has resulted in the arrests of nearly 3,500 individuals and seizures worth $300 million across 34 countries. The exercise, which took place from July through December 2023, took aim at various types of financial crimes such as voice phishing, romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering associated […]

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  • December 20, 2023

New Go-Based JaskaGO Malware Targeting Windows and macOS Systems

A new Go-based information stealer malware called JaskaGO has emerged as the latest cross-platform threat to infiltrate both Windows and Apple macOS systems. AT&T Alien Labs, which made the discovery, said the malware is “equipped with an extensive array of commands from its command-and-control (C&C) server.” Artifacts designed for macOS were first observed in July […]

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