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Cyber Security

Defending Against Phishing and Fake IT Workers: A Multi-Layered Approach

In today’s digital landscape, cybercriminals have refined their methods to exploit human vulnerabilities through social engineering tactics. By targeting both phishing victims and posing as fake IT workers, these attacks seek to infiltrate organizations with devastating impacts. To counter these evolving threats, companies must adopt a comprehensive defense strategy that integrates both technological solutions and human-centric practices. Understanding Phishing: A

March 18, 2025

Hardware

Comprehensive Guide to Buying Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2025

Graphics cards have come a long way from their initial role as simple display adapters to becoming one of the most essential components in high-performance gaming systems. Their evolution has made them crucial for not just gaming, but also content creation, AI research, and even cryptocurrency mining. A suitable GPU can significantly enhance your experience in rendering complex 3D models,

March 18, 2025

Cyber Security

MassJacker Malware Hijacks Cryptocurrency Wallets Through Pirated Software

In a world where digital currencies are increasingly becoming the norm, the security of cryptocurrency transactions has never been more critical. In the ongoing battle between cybersecurity professionals and malicious actors, a recent sophisticated malware campaign called MassJacker has come to light, hijacking digital wallets to steal significant sums of cryptocurrency from unsuspecting users. This surge in malicious activity signifies

March 18, 2025

Cyber Security

Why Are UK Social Media and Email Hacks Surging in 2024?

In 2024, the UK has experienced a significant spike in social media and email account hacks, leading to nearly £1 million ($1.3 million) in financial losses for affected users. According to data from Action Fraud, the national body responsible for reporting fraud and cybercrime, there was an alarming 57% increase in account compromises. The number of reported cases climbed to

March 18, 2025

Cyber Security

Was Your Repository Affected By the GitHub Action Compromise?

Earlier this year, GitHub faced a significant cybersecurity incident that shook the developer community, particularly those using the popular GitHub Action tj-actions/changed-files. This Action, employed by more than 23,000 repositories, assists in tracking and retrieving changed files and directories within the CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery) workflow. The incident exposed sensitive secrets from the affected repositories and has been

March 18, 2025

Cyber Security

Is Your Apache Tomcat Safe from the CVE-2025-24813 Exploit?

In an alarming turn of events, a newly disclosed security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat has been actively exploited within just 30 hours of its public announcement. Tracked as CVE-2025-24813, this flaw poses a significant threat to web server security, making it crucial for enterprises and developers to understand and address the issue promptly. The bug impacts particular versions of Apache

March 18, 2025

Cyber Security

Unpatched Edimax Camera Flaw Exploited by Mirai Botnet for DDoS Attacks

In a disturbing development, cybersecurity researchers have identified a severe vulnerability in the Edimax IC-7100 network camera that has been actively exploited since at least May 2024 to disseminate Mirai botnet variants. This flaw, officially known as CVE-2025-1316, carries a critical CVSS v4 score of 9.3 and enables remote code execution due to an operating system command injection flaw. Hackers

March 18, 2025

Cyber Security

Critical RCE Vulnerability in Wazuh: Patch Now to Avoid Exploits

A newly discovered critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Wazuh open-source security information and event management (SIEM) platform has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Identified as CVE-2025-24016, this flaw has a staggering CVSS score of 9.9, highlighting its severe potential impact. This vulnerability affects Wazuh versions 4.4.0 through 4.9.0 and could allow malicious actors with API access

March 18, 2025

Fintech Blockchain

Bitcoin’s Volatile Journey: Key Support Levels Amid Institutional Adoption

As of March 17, 2025, Bitcoin’s market performance has been a roller coaster, trading at approximately $83,150, reflecting a 1.41% decrease over the past 24 hours. This price movement places Bitcoin’s market capitalization at around $1.65 trillion, reinforcing its dominance in the cryptocurrency market with a 60.28% share. The past week has seen notable volatility, with Bitcoin reaching an intraday

March 17, 2025

Cyber Security

Is Brazil’s Increasing Cyber Attacks a Sign of a Growing Threat?

The increasing number of cyber attacks in Brazil has raised concerns about the nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure and its ability to defend against these threats. On October 15th, the Guarulhos International Airport website in São Paulo fell victim to a cyber attack initiated by a hacker known as “Azael.” The attack caused the website to go down around 1:10 pm, remaining

March 17, 2025

AI and ML

Are You Ready to Defend Against Sophisticated AI-Driven Scams?

In the modern digital age, where convenience and connectivity reign supreme, there’s a hidden peril lurking in the shadows that many are still not fully prepared for. AI-driven scams, once the stuff of science fiction, are now a very real threat, wreaking havoc through fake voices, deepfakes, and hyper-realistic phishing messages. These scams are not just simple annoyances; they pose

March 17, 2025