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Craig Anderson

Craig Anderson focuses on Digital Transformation, with articles exploring Cybersecurity and DevOps. Craig's work has benefited industry professionals with key strategic pivots like migrating to the cloud, adopting agile practices, and successfully implementing automation. 
Are Your Amazon EC2 Instances Vulnerable to SSRF Attacks?
Cyber Security
Are Your Amazon EC2 Instances Vulnerable to SSRF Attacks?

A newly discovered campaign targeting websites hosted on Amazon EC2 instances has triggered widespread concern within the cybersecurity community. Since mid-March this year, hackers have been exploiting Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities and Amazon’s EC2 Instance Metadata Service (IMDSv1) to steal sensitive credentials, gaining unauthorized access to cloud resources. This attack method highlights the critical risks associated with misconfigured cloud

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April 21, 2025
Enhancing Cyber Defense with Log Correlation and Kill Chain Mapping
Cyber Security
Enhancing Cyber Defense with Log Correlation and Kill Chain Mapping

The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks demands advanced defense strategies. One effective approach is integrating log correlation and timeline analysis with the cyber kill chain framework. This combination allows for a comprehensive understanding of attacks and enables proactive defense measures. Originally established by Lockheed Martin, the cyber kill chain breaks down cyberattacks into seven stages: reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, command

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April 21, 2025
Can Blockchain Save Creativity from AI’s Plagiarism Crisis?
IT Digital Transformation
Can Blockchain Save Creativity from AI’s Plagiarism Crisis?

The rise of AI-generated art and content has ignited an intense debate over the authenticity and ownership of creative works. Instances of AI-produced images mimicking the iconic style of Studio Ghibli, for example, have garnered significant attention on social media platforms. However, these visually appealing images pose a critical question: can they be considered authentic if the original creator, Hayao

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April 21, 2025
Critical Erlang/OTP SSH Flaw Allows Unauthorized Code Execution
Cyber Security
Critical Erlang/OTP SSH Flaw Allows Unauthorized Code Execution

Erlang/OTP’s widely-used SSH implementation contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-32433, posing an elevated risk to numerous systems. This flaw holds a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, indicating its severe potential for damage. Disclosed publicly in April 2025, the vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary code without any form of authentication. The flaw’s root lies in

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April 18, 2025
DaVita Hit by Ransomware Attack, Patient Care Remains Unaffected
Cyber Security
DaVita Hit by Ransomware Attack, Patient Care Remains Unaffected

DaVita, a major kidney care provider operating over 2,600 outpatient dialysis centers in the United States, has experienced a significant ransomware attack disrupting parts of its network. This malicious incursion, discovered on a recent Saturday, resulted in the encryption of several sections of DaVita’s systems. In response, the company swiftly implemented its response plans, isolating the affected areas to prevent

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April 18, 2025
Is Aviation Ready for the Challenge of Modern Cyber Threats?
Cyber Security
Is Aviation Ready for the Challenge of Modern Cyber Threats?

The escalating cyber risks faced by the aviation sector due to outdated software and technology have never been more apparent. A recent report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has emphasized the necessity for federal authorities to conduct thorough risk assessments and upgrade the air traffic control system to enhance cyber resilience. These updates in methodology aim to mitigate

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April 18, 2025
Can We Stop the Rise of Celebrity and Political Deepfakes?
Cyber Security
Can We Stop the Rise of Celebrity and Political Deepfakes?

The alarming increase in deepfake incidents, particularly those targeting celebrities and political figures, has become a significant concern in the digital age. In this year alone, a staggering 179 deepfake incidents were recorded, surpassing the numbers from the previous year and continuing an unsettling trend. High-profile personalities such as Elon Musk and Taylor Swift have been among the most frequently

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April 18, 2025
Critical Firefox Update Fixes High-Severity Security Vulnerability
Cyber Security
Critical Firefox Update Fixes High-Severity Security Vulnerability

Mozilla has issued a critical security update for Firefox, addressing a high-severity vulnerability that poses a significant risk to users, highlighting the urgency to update the browser. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-3608, affects the nsHttpTransaction component, which plays a pivotal role in managing HTTP network transactions between the browser and web servers. This flaw, a result of a race condition,

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April 18, 2025
Interlock Ransomware Adapts with New Deceptive Tactics and Tools
Cyber Security
Interlock Ransomware Adapts with New Deceptive Tactics and Tools

Since its emergence in late September 2024, the ransomware group known as Interlock has steadily gained notoriety for its cunning and innovative strategies. Despite its relatively modest number of victims, Interlock has made a significant impact with its sophisticated attacks, particularly targeting sectors in North America and Europe. One of their most notable incidents involved the breach of nearly 1.5

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April 17, 2025
CISA Job Cuts Spark Concerns Over National Cybersecurity Risks
Cyber Security
CISA Job Cuts Spark Concerns Over National Cybersecurity Risks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has embarked on a significant phase of job cuts as part of an initiative by the Trump administration to downsize the federal workforce. This workforce reduction strategy, supported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), includes several programs such as the Deferred Resignation Program, the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority, and the Voluntary Separation

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April 17, 2025
Justice Department Launches Program to Safeguard Americans’ Data
Cyber Security
Justice Department Launches Program to Safeguard Americans’ Data

Data security has become one of the most pressing concerns for governments worldwide, as advanced technologies escalate the potential misuse of sensitive information. In response, the US Justice Department has introduced the Data Security Program, aimed at preventing the acquisition of personal data by foreign governments. This program, following a February 2024 executive order under the Biden administration, seeks to

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April 17, 2025
China-Backed Hackers Target European Firms with New BRICKSTORM Malware
Cyber Security
China-Backed Hackers Target European Firms with New BRICKSTORM Malware

Recent revelations have unveiled a covert cyber espionage operation targeting European businesses with a sophisticated tool called BRICKSTORM. China-backed hackers have advanced their tactics by modifying this previously Linux-specific malware to now breach Windows-based systems. On April 15, NVISO, a European cybersecurity company, released an in-depth report, shedding light on the activities and implications of these new developments. The report

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April 17, 2025