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  • "Automatic Device Driver Isolation Protects Against Bugs in Operating Systems"

    The kernel of an operating system serves as a translator between the user and the machine. Developers can isolate the operating system's device drivers to improve kernel reliability and prevent a failure in one component from affecting other components.…

  • "Canada Announces Funding to Protect Against the Quantum Cyber Threat"

    Current encryption algorithms are expected to become obsolete as a result of quantum computers' ability to calculate at a much faster rate than current computers. Sensitive data that has been encrypted in the past and data that is being encrypted now…

  • "Spanish-Language Trojan Targets Many Industry Verticals"

    Researchers discovered an ongoing spear-phishing campaign targeting Spanish-speaking countries such as Mexico and Spain, which work in various industries, including automotive, chemical manufacturing, and more. According to Zscaler ThreatLabz, in the…

  • "Bringing Lessons From Cybersecurity to the Fight Against Disinformation"

    Mary Ellen Zurko, a cybersecurity researcher at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, is involved in exploring the human-computer relationship. Her focus has shifted to technology to counter influence operations, which are attempts by foreign adversaries to…

  • "Textile Company Sferra Discloses Data Breach"

    Textile company Sferra Fine Linens recently announced that it has started notifying individuals of a cybersecurity incident involving their personal information.  Founded in 1891, Sferra designs and sells Italian-made luxury linen products,…

  • "DDoS Protection Weaponized to Deliver RATs"

    Security researchers at Sucuri have discovered a new threat campaign designed to trick users into downloading malware capable of hijacking their machine.  The researchers stated that the attacks begin with a malicious JavaScript injection designed…

  • "Organizations Plagued by Identity Sprawl"

    According to a new study, identity sprawl is a major issue for organizations, with 60 percent reporting as many as 21 separate identities per user. The report from Radiant Logic and Gartner Peer Insights examines the rapid growth of enterprise identity…

  • "Escanor Malware Delivered in Weaponized Microsoft Office Documents"

    Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity firm that protects Fortune 500 companies around the world, has discovered Escanor, a new Remote Administration Tool (RAT) being advertised on the Dark Web and Telegram. The threat actors provide RAT versions…

  • "Hackers Steal Crypto from Bitcoin ATMs by Exploiting Zero-Day Bug"

    Hackers stole cryptocurrency by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in General Bytes Bitcoin ATM servers. When customers used the ATM to deposit or purchase cryptocurrency, the funds were siphoned off by the hackers. General Bytes is a manufacturer of…

  • "Car Dealership Hit by Major Ransomware Attack"

    One of the UK's largest family-run car dealerships suffered a serious ransomware attack last month, which resulted in data theft and the damage "beyond repair" of some core systems.  Holdcroft Motor Group was hit with a ransom demand after hackers…

  • "Meet Borat RAT, a New Unique Triple Threat"

    The cyber risk intelligence company Cyble has discovered a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) malware dubbed Borat RAT. RAT malware typically assists cybercriminals in gaining complete control of a victim's system, granting them access to network resources,…

  • "Comparing Data While Keeping It Private"

    Tanmay Ghai, a research engineer in the Networking and Cybersecurity Division at the University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) and a recent ISI alumnus, won the Viterbi Master's Student Award for Best Research in the…