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Cybercrime: DC Board of Elections Breach May Include Entire Voter Roll A Major Breach A breach of Washington, D.C.’s voter data has potentially affected the entire voter roll, according to a statement released by the District of Columbia Board of Elections. The breach was initially discovered after stolen data was offered for sale in an…
The Ongoing Saga of Compromised Cisco IOS XE Systems Background The recent compromise of Cisco IOS XE systems has taken a new turn, with security researchers observing a sharp decline in the number of infected systems over the weekend. The drop in compromised systems has sparked a range of theories among experts. However, researchers from…
Philadelphia Faces Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity The Incident and Ongoing Investigation Philadelphia, known as the City of Brotherly Love, is now grappling with the aftermath of a significant data breach that occurred between May 26 and July 28 of this year. The breach involved personal health information and serves as a stark…
Surveying the Realm of Human Rights in the Wake of Digitalization Examining the Legal Challenges and Disparities in Defining Digital Rights By In the age of digitalization, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, there are significant challenges concerning security, privacy, and human rights. A recent study published in the International Journal of Electronic…
Brazilian Banking Malware Spreads to Spain, Highlighting Growing Latin American Cybercrime Introduction The Brazilian banking malware known as “Grandoreiro” has made its way to Spain, expanding the reach of Latin American cybercrime. This comes as dark web activity in the region has surged in recent years, with Mexico and Brazil being the most heavily targeted…
Data Breaches: Casio Says Personal Information Accessed in Web Application Server Hack Introduction In a recent data breach, Japanese electronics maker Casio has announced that the personal information of customers in 150 countries and regions was compromised. The breach, which was discovered on October 11, involved unauthorized access to a database in the development environment…
Blockaid Secures $33 Million Investment to Protect Blockchain Applications Blockaid, a blockchain application security startup, has emerged from stealth mode with a Series A funding round that raised $33 million. The investment, led by Ribbit Capital and Variant, with additional participation from Cyberstarts, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia Capital, will enable Blockaid to further develop technology…
Five Simple Tips for Better Cybersecurity By | October 23, 2023 | New York Times With the ever-increasing threat of hacking attempts and data breaches, safeguarding our information online has become an essential task. In light of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Hazem Said, head of the University of Cincinnati’s School of Information Technology and co-director of…
How Video Games Are Being Used by Foreign Actors and Extremists The Neglected Vulnerabilities in the Gaming Sphere The digital age has brought with it numerous advancements, transforming various industries and revolutionizing the way we communicate and consume information. However, as we have witnessed in recent years, these advancements have also opened new avenues for…
Valve‘s Mandatory SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication Raises Security Concerns SMS-Based 2FA: Not Really Secure Valve, the game maker behind the Steam game-distribution platform, recently announced that it would require developers to provide their phone numbers for two-factor authentication (2FA) using SMS. However, this move has raised questions about the security of SMS-based 2FA. Hackers have found…