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Frequently Asked Questions: Value-Enhancing Application Due Diligence

Frequently Asked Questions: Value-Enhancing Application Due Diligence Application due diligence is more than a technical deep-dive; it’s the compass that guides businesses to make informed, value-driven decisions about software acquisitions, mergers, or integrations. But what is it precisely, and why does it matter? Here, we decode the essentials with the most frequently asked questions on […]

Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence

Frequently Asked Questions: AI Integration for Applications

Frequently Asked Questions: AI Integration for Applications AI technology is no longer a future promise; it’s a current reality. From the apps on your smartphone to advanced robotics, AI has rapidly infiltrated various industries, revolutionizing the way we do things. As more and more companies lean towards integrating AI into their applications, a myriad of […]

AI Integration for Applications

Frequently Asked Questions About Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence

Frequently Asked Questions About Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence Navigating the world of mergers, acquisitions, and investments in the tech industry is no easy feat. At the heart of many of these decisions lies a process known as technology due diligence. This process is crucial in identifying the technical merits and pitfalls of a potential investment. […]

Value-Enhancing Technology Due Diligence
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  • December 8, 2023

N. Korea’s Kimsuky Targeting South Korean Research Institutes with Backdoor Attacks

The North Korean threat actor known as Kimsuky has been observed targeting research institutes in South Korea as part of a spear-phishing campaign with the ultimate goal of distributing backdoors on compromised systems. “The threat actor ultimately uses a backdoor to steal information and execute commands,” the AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) said in […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About SEC Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About SEC Compliance Navigating the regulatory maze of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can be daunting. Whether you’re a novice investor, a startup gearing up for an IPO, or an established corporation, understanding SEC compliance is crucial. Let’s address some of the most frequently asked questions to simplify the process […]

SEC Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIL Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIL Compliance Understanding ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) can sometimes seem like you’re trying to crack a secret code. It’s a set of practices for IT service management (ITSM) that helps align IT services with business needs. But what does “compliance” mean in this context? Let’s dive into some of the […]

ITIL Compliance
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  • December 8, 2023

New Bluetooth Attack

New attack breaks forward secrecy in Bluetooth. Three news articles: BLUFFS is a series of exploits targeting Bluetooth, aiming to break Bluetooth sessions’ forward and future secrecy, compromising the confidentiality of past and future communications between devices. This is achieved by exploiting four flaws in the session key derivation process, two of which are new, […]

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  • December 8, 2023

Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Growing Threat You Can’t Ignore

Ransomware attacks have become a significant and pervasive threat in the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity. Among the various iterations of ransomware, one trend that has gained prominence is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). This alarming development has transformed the cybercrime landscape, enabling individuals with limited technical expertise to carry out devastating attacks. Traditional and double extortion ransomware attacks […]

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  • December 8, 2023

Mac Users Beware: New Trojan-Proxy Malware Spreading via Pirated Software

Unauthorized websites distributing trojanized versions of cracked software have been found to infect Apple macOS users with a new Trojan-Proxy malware. “Attackers can use this type of malware to gain money by building a proxy server network or to perform criminal acts on behalf of the victim: to launch attacks on websites, companies and individuals, […]

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