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  • "Researchers Create Malware That Steals Data via Power Lines"

    Researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) demonstrated the possibility of extracting data from air-gapped computers through the use of power lines. PowerHammer is a technique developed by BGU researchers that could be used to perform…

  • "Army Scientists Uncover How to Stop Cyber Intrusions"

    A UCLA team of researchers funded by the U.S. Army discovered a signature of Majorana particles, which could be used to protect sensitive communication networks from intruders. The properties contained by Majorana particles could improve upon quantum…

  • "Standards Milestone Could Mark Beginning of End for Passwords"

    WebAuthn is a new web standard that is close to being approved by the World Wide Consortium, which is designed to replace passwords. The new standard aims to improve upon the security of the Internet for users by allowing the use stronger authentication…

  • "Built-In Security For Auto Chips"

    Cybersecurity should be considered earlier in the design cycle of autonomous vehicles. The growing advancement and connectivity of electronics and systems built into vehicles, creates vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit. Therefore, the automotive…

  • "NYC Secure Launched: Cybersecurity Initiative to Protect New Yorkers Online"

    NYC Secure is a cybersecurity initiative recently launched to improve upon the security of New York City residents online. The goal of NYC Secure is to help protect NYC residents from malicious cyber activity on their mobile devices. This article…

  • "Attacker Dwell Time Still Too Long, Research Shows"

    The time it takes for cybersecurity teams to discover a security intrusion has reduced significantly, however the window of time between initial attack and discovery remains long. According to Mandiant’s 2018 M-Trends report, the average time between…

  • "Cyber Train to Cyber Fight"

    As the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, cyber operators are learning to work in cyberspace, which is still a new domain of warfare. In order to keep up with the growing landscape of cyberthreats facing critical systems within the U.S., training…

  • "This Quantum Random Number Generator Can Never Be Hacked"

    A new quantum method developed by NIST addresses the challenge of generating true random numbers for the process of encryption. The method generates truly random strings of numbers through the use of entangled photons. This article continues to discuss…

  • "False Software Update Leads Users to Get Bitten by Malware Infection"

    Security researchers have recently found a campaign to distribute malware via false updates for applications such as Chrome, Firefox, and Adobe Flash. The malware takes advantage of the legitimate remote access tool NetSupport Manager to gain access…

  • "Emergency Alert Systems Used Across the US Can Be Easily Hijacked"

    Bastille researchers have discovered that emergency alert systems supplied by ATI systems are vulnerable to an attack in which warning sirens are activated and alarms are falsely triggered. The vulnerability emerges because the radio protocol used to…

  • "As Legal Threats Rise, This New Report Aims to Guide Ethical Hackers"

    A report conducted by the Center for Democracy and Technology aims to help security researchers, ethical hackers, and bug hunters determine the risks associated with their security research activities that they may face. The report addresses the issue of…

  • "Fraudsters Using HTTP Injectors to Steal Internet Access"

    Analysts at Flashpoint have warned of the use of HTTP injectors to obtain unauthorized internet access. The technique that is being used by fraudsters in Latin America, modifies HTTP headers with injector files in order to gain free unauthorized access…