Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT)
Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) announced that it was targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack that affected some of its systems. […]
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How to Use a VPN to Protect Your Online Privacy
Learn how to use a VPN to protect your online privacy. In today’s digital age, online privacy has become a growing concern for individuals and businesses alike. With the increasing number of cyber threats and the pervasive tracking of online activities, it has become essential to take proactive measures to safeguard personal information. One effective […]
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Expert Insight: Vanessa Horton on Anti-Forensics
How attackers try to remain undetected and/or mask their actions Vanessa Horton holds a degree in computer forensics, as well as a number of cyber security and forensics qualifications. She has worked for the police as a digital forensics officer, where she was involved in complex crime cases, and was awarded a Diamond Award and an Excellence in Service Delivery Award. Vanessa is now part of GRCI Law’s cyber incident response team, helping clients with their cyber security requirements. Last time we interviewed her, Vanessa mentioned that she tries to look at the cyber news every day, to keep up
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Friday Squid Blogging: Illex Squid in Argentina Waters
Argentina is reporting that there is a good population of illex squid in its waters ready for fishing, and is
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Proactive CISO strategies for Akira ransomware prevention & defense
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In March of 2023, the first Akira ransomware strain was observed in the wild. Since then, the group has compromised over 100 different organizations, targeting those in the financial, manufacturing, real-estate, healthcare and medical sectors. Akira operates on a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model and typically deploys a double-extortion scheme. This involves exfiltrating sensitive data […]
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David Kahn
David Kahn has died. His groundbreaking book, The Codebreakers was the first serious book I read about codebreaking, and one
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PoC Exploits Heighten Risks Around Critical New Jenkins Vuln
The arbitrary file-read flaw can lead to remote code execution.
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SolarWinds Files Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
Responding to SEC charges, SolarWinds fired back with a detailed defense of how a Russian-backed cyber espionage attack on its system was handled.
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A Cyber Insurer’s Perspective on How to Avoid Ransomware
Insurance companies have a unique view of the ravages of ransomware, which lets us formulate lessons in how to avoid becoming a victim.
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Iran’s ‘Cyber Centers’ Dodge Sanctions to Sell Cyber Operations
Networks of Iranian officials and cyber-offensive specialists have created a variety of cybersecurity contractors in an attempt to dodge sanctions, according to leaked documents.