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Russia’s Reliance on Cybercrime for Political Activities Raises Concerns of Global Consequences The Diminishing Options for Traditional Spycraft and Kinetic Attacks Russia’s diminishing position on the world stage has limited its physical options for political activities, such as kinetic attacks and traditional spycraft. As a result, Putin’s regime has increasingly turned to cybercrime as a…
A Weakness in Node Package Manager (npm) Raises Concerns About Malicious Dependencies A former GitHub employee, Darcy Clarke, has revealed a weakness in Node Package Manager (npm) that allows developers to hide malicious scripts and dependencies within their packages. npm, owned by GitHub, is the world’s largest software registry, serving over 17 million developers and…
The Challenges of WordPress Security in the Age of Cyber Threats The Growing Threat Landscape In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for individuals and organizations alike. As technologies evolve and our reliance on digital platforms increases, the risk of cyber threats looms larger than ever before. One crucial aspect of this…
LetMeSpy Hack Exposes User Data: A Deep Dive into Phone-Tracking App Vulnerabilities Internet Security: An Uphill Battle Against Threat Actors On June 21, LetMeSpy, an Android phone-tracking company, experienced a devastating hack that exposed its users’ data dating back to 2013. The breach, detected by a Polish security research team at Niebezpiecznik, has raised concerns…
Ransomware Gang “8Base” Targets Dozens of Businesses in Recent Attacks A ransomware gang called 8Base has recently targeted approximately 30 small businesses, bringing the total number of victims to around 80 since March 2022. The group, known for using double extortion tactics, has focused mainly on small businesses and has been actively operating since March…
Understanding the Growing Threat of Social Engineering Social engineering attacks have become increasingly prevalent in the cyber landscape, with attackers relying on these tactics as an effective approach to compromise businesses. According to the recently released Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), about one in every six attacks includes a social engineering component. As a…
Funding/M&A Venn Software Snags $29M to Build MDM for Laptops Technology The Rise of Remote Work Calls for Enhanced Data Security New York startup Venn Software has secured $29 million in Series A funding to develop a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution specifically designed for laptops, offering a cost-effective alternative to virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)….
Astrix Security Raises $25 Million in Series A Funding Increasing Cyber Attacks Targeting Non-Human App Connections Astrix Security, a trusted solution for securing non-human identities, has announced that it has successfully raised $25 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by CRV, with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners and F2…
Cato Networks Introduces Real-Time Deep Learning Algorithms for Threat Prevention Addressing the Inadequacies of Traditional Approaches Cato Networks, a leading provider of single-vendor SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platforms, has unveiled new real-time, deep learning algorithms for threat prevention as part of its Cato IPS (Intrusion Prevention System). These algorithms leverage Cato’s cloud-native platform and…
Researchers Devise New Way to Evaluate Cybersecurity Methods Advancements in Evaluating Obfuscation Schemes to Protect Against Side-Channel Attacks By In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity remains a critical concern. As technology advances, so do the methods used by attackers to compromise sensitive information. To combat this, engineers and scientists are constantly striving to develop and…