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Unveiling Blind Spots: Vulnerabilities in BGP Implementations The Neglected Class of Vulnerabilities It is concerning to discover that despite the extensive resources dedicated to the cybersecurity industry, vulnerabilities in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) implementations have largely gone unnoticed. Forescout researchers, set to present their findings at Black Hat USA, argue that this blind spot in…
Threat Actors Target Banks Through Open Source Software Supply Chain Introduction In recent incidents, threat actors attempted to introduce malware into the software development environment at two different banks via poisoned packages on the Node Package Manager (npm) registry. These attacks, observed by Checkmarx researchers, represent the first known instances of banks being specifically targeted…
Cybercrime: The FBI‘s Fight Against Ransomware An Escalating Threat Ransomware has become an increasingly significant threat in recent years, targeting entities that have little tolerance for network downtime, such as hospitals and critical infrastructure facilities. The constantly evolving ecosystem of ransomware actors and their affiliates makes it difficult to combat this type of cybercrime effectively….
The Rise of Rootkit Attacks: A Growing Threat to UAE Businesses An Alarming Surge in Attacks Detections of attack attempts using rootkits against business targets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have seen a significant increase in 2023. According to research by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the number of rootkit detections grew by 167% in the…
Cybersecurity Bootcamp at Tuwaiq Academy in Saudi Arabia: Strengthening Digital Defense Tuwaiq Academy’s Expanding Education Offerings In line with the growing importance of digital literacy and the increasing need for skilled professionals in the field of cybersecurity, the Tuwaiq Academy in Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of a Cybersecurity Bootcamp. This new program follows…
The Challenges and Promises of CVSS 4.0: A Step Forward for Vulnerability Management Introduction The upcoming release of Version 4.0 of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is creating anticipation among security experts. Boasting improvements in the severity metric for security bugs, CVSS 4.0 aims to provide a more descriptive and accurate assessment of vulnerabilities….
The Pwnie Awards 2023: Recognizing Excellence in Cybersecurity The Pwnie Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of cybersecurity,” is an annual event that recognizes outstanding achievements and innovative research in the field of cybersecurity. Hosted at Black Hat USA, one of the most prestigious cybersecurity conferences, the award ceremony aims to shine a spotlight…
Cloud Security: Microsoft Cloud Hack Exposed More than Exchange, Outlook Emails Introduction In a recent cyber attack on Microsoft‘s M365 platform, a stolen Azure AD enterprise signing key gave Chinese hackers access to data beyond Exchange Online and Outlook.com. This discovery by researchers at cloud security startup Wiz has raised concerns about the extent of…
The Storm-0558 Breach: A Further-Reaching and Impactful Threat The recent Storm-0558 breach, which granted Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) actors access to emails within 25 US government agencies, has revealed a potential risk that goes beyond what was initially anticipated. The breach not only put Microsoft cloud services at risk but also highlighted deficiencies in…
The Tech Industry’s Voluntary Commitments on AI and the Importance of Internet Security Setting the Stage for the Future of Artificial Intelligence In a show of collective responsibility, seven prominent tech companies – Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Inflection – are convening at the White House on July 21 to announce voluntary commitments…