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German Police Seize
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  • March 24, 2024

German Police Seize ‘Nemesis Market’ in Major International Darknet Raid

German authorities have announced the takedown of an illicit underground marketplace called Nemesis Market that peddled narcotics, stolen data, and various cybercrime services. The Federal Criminal Police Office (aka Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) said it seized the digital infrastructure associated with the darknet service located in Germany and Lithuania and confiscated €94,000 ($102,107) in cryptocurrency assets. […]

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Breaking Down Complex Cloud Networks: The Cloud Technology Analyst Guide

Breaking Down Complex Cloud Networks: The Cloud Technology Analyst Guide Cloud technology has become an indispensable part of the modern digital landscape. From storing data and running applications to powering artificial intelligence and machine learning, the cloud is the backbone of today’s tech-driven world. But behind the seamless experience we enjoy as users lies a […]

Cloud Technology Analyst

Balancing Penetration Testing & Exploitation Assessment in Financial Systems

Balancing Penetration Testing & Exploitation Assessment in Financial Systems The financial sector stands as a fortress guarding vast amounts of sensitive data, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals. As technology advances, so do the methods and tactics used by malicious actors. Financial institutions must employ robust cybersecurity measures to protect their assets and customer […]

Penetration Testing and Exploitation Assessment

Automating Vulnerability Assessment with Machine Learning Algorithms

Automating Vulnerability Assessment with Machine Learning Algorithms In an era where data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. Organizations of all sizes are constantly at risk of falling victim to malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in their digital infrastructure. To stay ahead of these […]

Vulnerability Assessment

AI and High-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Synergy

AI and High-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Synergy In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As technology continues to advance, so do the methods and tactics of cybercriminals. To combat these evolving threats, organizations are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their cybersecurity efforts. This synergy between AI and high-level […]

High-Level Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity Analyst Perspectives: Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape

Cybersecurity Analyst Perspectives: Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape In an era dominated by technology, our lives have become intertwined with the digital realm. From online shopping and social media to smart home devices and remote work, the digital age has ushered in a new era of convenience and connectivity. However, this increased reliance on technology […]

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Russian Hackers
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  • March 23, 2024

Russian Hackers Use ‘WINELOADER’ Malware to Target German Political Parties

The WINELOADER backdoor used in recent cyber attacks targeting diplomatic entities with wine-tasting phishing lures has been attributed as the handiwork of a hacking group with links to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), which was responsible for breaching SolarWinds and Microsoft. The findings come from Mandiant, which said Midnight Blizzard (aka APT29, BlueBravo, or Cozy […]

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  • March 22, 2024

Friday Squid Blogging: New Species of Squid Discovered

A new species of squid was discovered, along with about a hundred other species. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Read my blog posting guidelines here. Tags: squid Sidebar photo of Bruce Schneier by Joe MacInnis.  

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Mozilla Drops Onerep
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  • March 22, 2024

Mozilla Drops Onerep After CEO Admits to Running People-Search Networks

The nonprofit organization that supports the Firefox web browser said today it is winding down its new partnership with Onerep, an identity protection service recently bundled with Firefox that offers to remove users from hundreds of people-search sites. The move comes just days after a report by KrebsOnSecurity forced Onerep’s CEO to admit that he […]

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