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Intro to crypto wallet authentication
PRIVACY PRIVACY Modern application development has wrestled with numerous shortcomings in the security paradigm. Blockchain can mitigate several of those shortcomings, but it requires devising means to integrate with conventional applications. Mainstream cyber security businesses are already working on this, accelerating the blockchain-enabled security landscape. This article will give you an understanding of how crypto…
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Ukraine Shutters Two More Russian Bot Farms
PRIVACY PRIVACY Facilities used to spread Russian disinformation Read More
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Smashing Security podcast #288: Chiquita banana, dumb criminals, and detecting ring binders
PRIVACY PRIVACY Students learn a valuable lesson when it comes to AI detecting guns on campus, SIM swappers are surprisingly stupid, and romance scammers get scammed by someone (or some thing?) calling themselves Chiquita Banana. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security…
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Global companies say supply chain partners expose them to ransomware
PRIVACY PRIVACY Global organizations say they are increasingly at risk of ransomware compromise via their extensive supply chains. Out of 2,958 IT decision makers across 26 countries in North and South America, Europe, and APAC, 79% believe their partners and customers are making their organization a more attractive ransomware target, according to the latest research…
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‘DangerousSavanna’ Hackers Targeted Financial Institutions in Africa For Two Years
PRIVACY PRIVACY The campaign relied on spearphishing techniques to initiate infection chains Read More
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Japan Government Websites Hit By Cyber-Attacks, Killnet Suspected
PRIVACY PRIVACY The websites could not be accessed on Tuesday evening, but they were restored hours later Read More
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Massive hotel group IHG struck by cyberattack which disrupts booking systems
PRIVACY PRIVACY InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which owns brands such as InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and many others, has had its IT systems breached by malicious hackers Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Read More
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InterContinental Hotels Confirms Cyber-Attack After Two-Day Outage
PRIVACY PRIVACY IHG is assessing the nature, extent and impact of the incident and implementing response plans Read More
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The Lockbit Ransomware Gang is Surprisingly Professional
PRIVACY PRIVACY This article makes Lockbit sound like a legitimate organization: The DDoS attack last weekend that put a temporary stop to leaking Entrust data was seen as an opportunity to explore the triple extortion tactic to apply more pressure on victims to pay a ransom. LockBitSupp said that the ransomware operator is now looking…
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Strong Password Ideas to Keep Your Information Safe
PRIVACY PRIVACY Password protection is one of the most common security protocols available. By creating a unique password, you are both proving your identity and keeping your personal information safer. However, when every account you have requires a separate password, it can be an overwhelming task. While you should be concerned about the safety of…