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State-sponsored Cloudflare Attack
Web security company Cloudflare on Thursday revealed that a threat actor used stolen credentials to gain access to some of its internal systems. The threat actor, believed to be state-sponsored, was discovered on November 23, nine days after the actor...
Phishing Attacks on Telegram on the Rise
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to the “democratization” of the phishing ecosystem as Telegram has become the epicenter of cybercrime, allowing threat actors to launch mass attacks for as little as $230. This is not the first time the popular...
Hacking for Good: Bug Bounty Programs and Identifying Vulnerabilities
Bug bounty programs have become an increasingly popular strategy for companies to discover and remedy security flaws in their digital products and services. By incentivizing ethical hackers to hunt for bugs, these initiatives allow organizations to take advantage of...
Blockchain Technology And Cybersecurity: For A Secure Digital Future
Blockchain technology has rapidly expanded in recent years and started being used in many sectors. While this rapid expansion brings potential benefits, it also comes with security concerns. Understanding the impact of blockchain’s rapid expansion on security concerns is critically...
The Leading Cybersecurity Agency in The United States was Attacked
US officials discovered last month that a federal agency responsible for cybersecurity was hacked and had to take two important computer systems offline. According to US officials briefed on the matter, the affected systems of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
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...
Understanding Cyber Risk with CVSS Vulnerability Scoring
As cyber attacks rise in frequency and impact, effectively prioritizing security vulnerabilities has never been more important for organizations. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) provides a standardized approach to help information security teams objectively measure risk and allocate resources....
3 Malicious PyPI Packages Targeting Linux with Crypto Miners Found
Three new malicious packages with the ability to distribute a cryptocurrency miner to affected Linux devices have been discovered in the Python Package Index (PyPI) open-source repository. The three harmful packages, named Modularseven, driftme, and catme, were downloaded a total...
Understanding the Power of Smart Contract Technology
Decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts are transforming industries by leveraging the security and transparency of blockchain technology. But what exactly are DApps and smart contracts, and how do they work? This in-depth guide explores the key concepts. ...