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Justice Department Charges 19 People in $68 Million Dark Web Scam
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced that it has charged 19 individuals worldwide in connection with the now-defunct xDedic Marketplace, which is estimated to have facilitated more than $68 million in fraud. Completing its investigation into the dark web...
The Importance of Early Warning Systems for Cybersecurity
As cyber attacks grow more sophisticated, detecting threats early has become crucial for effective response and mitigation. Early warning systems (EWS) aim to shorten the time gap between when a vulnerability is exploited by an attacker and when defenders recognize...
Threat at the Door: Vulnerabilities in IoT Devices
With the rapid advancement of internet and technology today, IoT devices have started to be widely used in every aspect of our lives. Smart home systems, wearable technologies, industrial automation systems and IoT devices can be encountered in many areas....
Defending Against Credential Theft
As remote work has become the norm for many industries, cybercriminals have adapted their tactics to target user credentials. One such threat is the re-login attack, where stolen session IDs are used to hijack accounts. With so many employees accessing...
Syrian Hackers Distribute RATs to Cybercriminals
Threat actors operating under the name Anonymous Arabic have released a remote access trojan (RAT) called Silver RAT that’s equipped to bypass security software and stealthily launch hidden applications. The actors, assessed to be of Syrian origin and linked to...
Ensuring Data Security and Privacy in the Digital Age
As technology continues integrating into every aspect of modern life, ensuring robust data security and privacy protections for individuals is increasingly important. From financial and medical records to social media profiles and online purchases, a vast amount of personal information...
Smart Contract Auditing: A Necessary Step Towards Security and Success
As blockchain technology transforms global business models, self-executing digital contracts called smart contracts have become a core component of decentralized finance. By automating routine processes like payments, record-keeping and asset transfers, smart contracts streamline transactions and reduce costs. However,...
Understanding the Importance of KYC
As the use of digital finance grows, so too does the need to verify customers. KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures play a key role in protecting integrity and preventing crime. This comprehensive guide explains common KYC practices and their...
CISA Adds 6 Vulnerabilities: Apple Also on Attack List
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added six security vulnerabilities to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. This includes a high-severity security vulnerability, CVE-2023-27524 (CVSS score: 8.9), affecting Apache Superset, an open-source...