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"North Korean Threat Actor Targets Cryptocurrency With New Methodologies"A new report by researchers at Proofpoint describes a state-sponsored North Korean threat actor that has been actively targeting cryptocurrency holders and exchanges with new methods. The gang, known as TA444, has been operating since at least 2017 and…
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"New Stealthy Python RAT Malware Targets Windows in Attacks"A new Python-based malware with Remote Access Trojan (RAT) capabilities has been discovered in the wild, giving its operators control over compromised systems. The new RAT, dubbed "PY#RATION" by researchers at Securonix, leverages the WebSocket protocol…
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"Over 4,500 WordPress Sites Hacked to Redirect Visitors to Sketchy Ad Pages"A malicious campaign has infected more than 4,500 WordPress websites as part of an operation believed to have been active since at least 2017. Sucuri reported that the infections involve the injection of obfuscated JavaScript hosted on a malicious domain…
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Spotlight on Lablet Research #38 - Operationalizing Contextual IntegritySpotlight on Lablet Research #38 - Operationalizing Contextual Integrity
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SoS Musings #69 - ChatGPT: A New Threat to CybersecuritySoS Musings #69 - ChatGPT: A New Threat to Cybersecurity
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Cyber Scene #76 - Cybersecurity New Math: Folding, Holding, and Anteing UpCyber Scene #76 - Cybersecurity New Math: Folding, Holding, and Anteing Up
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"CISA Provides Resources for Securing K-12 Education System"The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published a report detailing the cybersecurity risks the K-12 education system faces, along with recommendations on how to secure it. Over the past four years, there have been…
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"Riot Games Says Source Code Stolen in Ransomware Attack"On Tuesday, video games developer Riot Games confirmed that source code was stolen from its development systems during a ransomware attack last week. The incident was initially disclosed on January 20, when the company stated that systems in its…
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"Just Half of Firms Have Sufficient Cybersecurity Budget"Security researchers at Neustar Security Services have discovered that only 49% of organizations based in EMEA and the US believe they have sufficient budget to meet their current needs, with many claiming funding may actually decrease in 2023. The…
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"The Future of Quantum Security Will Be Encoded in Light, Researchers Hope"The future of data security may depend on the transfer of information as encrypted light particles. New US-Swiss research is paving the way for quantum cryptography devices to establish a new cybersecurity system. The development of a fully functional…
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"A Major App Flaw Exposed the Data of Millions of Indian Students"An app operated by India's Education Ministry contains a security flaw that exposed the personal information of millions of students and teachers for over a year. The Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (Diksha) app, which was launched in 2017,…