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Cyber Crime
Synthetic identity fraud is a sophisticated form of financial crime that's becoming increasingly prevalent. Unlike traditional identity theft, which involves stealing an individual's entire identity, synthetic identity fraud is about creating a completely fake person using a mix of real and fictitious information. This fake identity is then used to commit fraud, typically by acquiring credit, loans and other financial resources that are never repaid.
Cyber Attacks
In this blog, we’re going to explore two major web application vulnerabilities: Broken Authentication and Cryptographic Failures . BA occurs when authentication mechanisms, like login systems or session management, fail to properly secure user identities, leaving accounts vulnerable to attacks like session hijacking or credential stuffing. On the other hand, CF refers to weaknesses in how sensitive data is protected through encryption. When encryption is weak or improperly implemented, it exposes critical information to attackers. Both vulnerabilities pose significant threats to the security of web applications, and we'll dive into how they can be exploited and prevented.
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Stay informed with our weekly roundup of top 10 key happenings in tech, cyber, and geopolitics. Discover the most significant developments, trends and breakthroughs shaping the industry, all in one concise update. The card image tiles are designed for easy recognition of the category to which the news belongs.
In this blog, you'll learn about quishing—a new cyber threat where malicious QR codes trick users into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. We’ll explore how quishing works, QRL Jacking, real-life examples and practical tips to protect yourself. Stay informed and safeguard your digital interactions with these essential insights.
Tech
In this blog post, we discuss two critical vulnerabilities in WPS Office for Windows, CVE-2024-7262, and CVE-2024-7263, discovered by ESET researchers. These vulnerabilities were exploited by APT-C-60, a South Korea-aligned cyberespionage group, targeting users in East Asian countries. We delve into the root cause analysis, the exploit's weaponization, and the discovery of a secondary path to exploitation.
AI is revolutionizing consumer electronics, turning everyday devices into smart companions that seamlessly blend into your life. Imagine a world where your gadgets understand your preferences, adapt in real-time, and anticipate your needs. From voice assistants that learn your routines to smart home devices that optimize energy usage, AI is making technology more intuitive, personalized, and efficient. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about creating a connected ecosystem that enhances every aspect of your daily living.
In today's increasingly complex digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an alarming rate. The MITRE ATT&CK Framework offers a structured, comprehensive approach to understanding and countering these threats. By cataloging real-world adversary behaviors, this framework helps organizations enhance their defenses, improve threat detection and respond more effectively to cyberattacks, making it an essential tool in modern cybersecurity.
The campaign centered on exploiting exposed .env files within cloud systems, often overlooked in standard security practices. These files contained sensitive data such as access codes and credentials, which the attackers leveraged to gain unauthorized access and perform extensive data exfiltration.
JWTs are commonly used for stateless authentication and data transmission due to their compactness and cross-platform support. However, weak signing algorithms, poor key management, or improper handling can expose JWTs to attacks, leading to unauthorized access. Securing JWTs with strong algorithms, proper key management, and secure transmission is essential to protect against these risks.
Stay informed with our weekly roundup of top 10 key happenings in tech, cyber, and geopolitics. Discover the most significant developments, trends, and breakthroughs shaping the industry, all in one concise update.
Picture this: you’re hosting the ultimate cybersecurity party, complete with firewalls and antivirus software as your VIP guests. Everything’s running smoothly until—bam!—a zero-day exploit crashes the party without an invite. It sneaks past all your security bouncers, starts mingling with your data, and causes mayhem like it’s the life of the party. Now your flawless event is a digital disaster zone, all thanks to one sneaky, uninvited guest!
