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Scammers Exploit Israeli-Hamas Conflict to Carry Out Cyber Scams Researchers have recently discovered a surge in cyber scams related to the Israeli-Hamas conflict. These scams involve hundreds of fraud emails and websites that take advantage of people’s desire to help those affected by the war. Kaspersky researchers have found over 500 scam emails that contain…
Cybercrime: A National Security Issue Cybercrime has emerged as a dire global threat, capable of wreaking havoc on businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure. Despite the increasing media coverage on cyberattacks and their impact, many people and countries still do not view cybercrime as a national security issue. This failure to recognize the severity of the…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction Ensuring compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks is of utmost importance for IT professionals in today’s digital world. With the increasing number of data breaches and cyber attacks, organizations need to have robust security measures in place to protect sensitive information and maintain…
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…
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…
Malware & Threats: Cisco Finds Second Zero-Day as Number of Hacked Devices Apparently Drops Introduction In recent news, networking giant Cisco has discovered a second zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited in attacks. This discovery comes at a time when the number of hacked devices appears to be dropping. The critical flaw, tracked as…
Report: The Importance of Compliance in IT Professionals’ Blueprint for Internet Security Introduction Digital transformation has rapidly reshaped businesses and organizations across the globe, challenging IT professionals with the responsibility of ensuring robust cybersecurity measures. With the proliferation of cyber threats, adhering to compliance frameworks has become essential for organizations to protect sensitive data, maintain…
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Freelance Market to Fund Nuclear Program Introduction In recent years, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea, has been strategically flooding the freelance IT market with skilled workers in order to fund its nuclear weapons program. These IT workers primarily reside in Russia and…
Cybersecurity in the Midst of Conflict: Malicious Apps Target Users in Israel-Gaza Region The Initial Malicious App Cloudflare, a cybersecurity company, recently discovered a malicious app that targeted users in the Israel and Gaza region during the ongoing conflict. The app, called RedAlert – Rocket Alerts, is a genuine app that allows individuals to receive…