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The Ultimate Guide to Secure Data Rooms: Protecting and Collaborating with Confidential Information
Data Science
The Ultimate Guide to Secure Data Rooms: Protecting and Collaborating with Confidential Information

In today’s digital age, the protection of confidential information is paramount. Businesses need a secure solution to store and share sensitive data, and that’s where data rooms come in. Also known as virtual data rooms (VDRs) or electronic data rooms, these online spaces provide a secure environment for safeguarding and collaborating on confidential information. In this comprehensive guide, we delve

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North Korean Threat Group Breaches Taiwanese Software Company in a Supply Chain Attack
Cyber Security
North Korean Threat Group Breaches Taiwanese Software Company in a Supply Chain Attack

In yet another alarming incident of cyber warfare, a North Korean threat group known as Diamond Sleet (Zinc) breached a prominent Taiwanese software company. Microsoft, after extensive analysis and investigation, discovered the breach and revealed critical details about the tactics employed by these malicious actors. This article delves into the incident, providing an in-depth look at the threat actor, the

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Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exposes Linux Systems to Exploitation by Kinsing Malware
Cyber Security
Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exposes Linux Systems to Exploitation by Kinsing Malware

Apache ActiveMQ, a Java-based open-source protocol, has long been relied upon by distributed applications for secure message exchange. However, recent developments have uncovered a critical vulnerability that allows threat actors to exploit the protocol, leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE). This article examines the impact of this vulnerability, particularly in relation to the widespread infiltration of Linux systems by the

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Creditors Accuse OPNX of Wrongfully Using CoinFLEX Assets, Intellectual Property, and Trade Secrets Without Consent
DevOps
Creditors Accuse OPNX of Wrongfully Using CoinFLEX Assets, Intellectual Property, and Trade Secrets Without Consent

The cryptocurrency industry has been marred by controversies and legal battles, and the latest addition to this drama involves the ongoing accusations against OPNX by creditors of CoinFLEX. In a recent development, a writ of summons has been filed in the High Court of Hong Kong, outlining allegations of OPNX’s wrongful use of CoinFLEX’s assets, intellectual properties, and trade secrets

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EU Considers Expanding Cybersecurity Regulation to Impact Big Tech, Banks, and Airlines
Cyber Security
EU Considers Expanding Cybersecurity Regulation to Impact Big Tech, Banks, and Airlines

As technology continues to advance, the European Union (EU) is grappling with the need to widen the scope of cybersecurity regulation. With more companies transitioning to cloud-based solutions to drive innovation, there is a growing concern regarding the security of big tech firms, banks, and airlines. In response, the EU Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has proposed a new EU

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Advanced Persistent Threat: Uncovering HrServ, a Sophisticated Web Shell Used in an Attack on an Afghanistan Government Entity
Cyber Security
Advanced Persistent Threat: Uncovering HrServ, a Sophisticated Web Shell Used in an Attack on an Afghanistan Government Entity

In a recent cyberattack on an undisclosed government entity in Afghanistan, a previously unknown web shell called HrServ proved to be a powerful weapon in the hands of the attackers. This web shell, a dynamic-link library (DLL) named “hrserv.dll,” displayed advanced features, including custom encoding methods and in-memory execution. Let’s delve into the details of this malicious tool and explore

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Critical security flaws exposed in ownCloud and CrushFTP – Urgent updates and precautions required
Cyber Security
Critical security flaws exposed in ownCloud and CrushFTP – Urgent updates and precautions required

ownCloud is a popular file sharing and storage platform that allows users to store and access their files remotely. However, recently, the maintainers of ownCloud have issued warnings about three critical security flaws that could potentially expose sensitive information and allow unauthorized access to files. Additionally, a serious vulnerability has been discovered in CrushFTP, a file transfer protocol server. This

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Silverfort’s Patented Technology: Revolutionizing Identity Protection in the Age of Data Breaches
Cyber Security
Silverfort’s Patented Technology: Revolutionizing Identity Protection in the Age of Data Breaches

In an increasingly digital world, organizations face significant threats from identity-based attacks. To combat this growing problem, Silverfort has developed patented technology that aims to protect organizations from such attacks. By integrating with existing identity and access management solutions, Silverfort offers innovative capabilities that are becoming increasingly necessary each day. Statistics on data breaches A recent report by Silverfort and

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Cyber Attack Disrupts House Sales and Purchases Across UK Conveyancing Firms
Cyber Security
Cyber Attack Disrupts House Sales and Purchases Across UK Conveyancing Firms

The smooth process of buying and selling houses in the UK has been abruptly halted by a cyber attack that has affected multiple conveyancing firms. CTS, a legal sector specialist infrastructure service provider, has confirmed that it has experienced a service outage caused by a cyber incident. This incident has had far-reaching consequences, impacting up to 200 law firms that

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Mac Users Targeted by ClearFake Malware: A Growing Social Engineering Threat
Cyber Security
Mac Users Targeted by ClearFake Malware: A Growing Social Engineering Threat

With the growing popularity of Mac computers, hackers have begun targeting these users with a malicious fake browser update chain called ClearFake. Originally confined to Windows systems, this social engineering initiative has now expanded its scope to encompass geolocation and various operating systems. Expansion of Social Engineering Initiative Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity company, reports that threat actors are now targeting

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Japanese National Tax Agency Investigates Hundreds of Crypto Tax Violations, Calls for Reform Persist
DevOps
Japanese National Tax Agency Investigates Hundreds of Crypto Tax Violations, Calls for Reform Persist

The Japanese National Tax Agency (NTA) has recently conducted a comprehensive investigation into crypto tax violations, shedding light on the scale of non-compliance within the cryptocurrency industry. The data compiled in the agency’s report reveals a substantial increase in investigations launched, violations uncovered, and the cumulative value of undeclared income in the financial year 2022. Number of investigations in FY2022

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Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Promises, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
AI and ML
Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Promises, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations

Digital security has been drastically transformed by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI’s ability to analyze vast datasets, identify patterns, and detect anomalies in real-time has revolutionized the way we approach cybersecurity. This article explores how AI empowers cybersecurity systems with advanced threat detection capabilities, enables the identification of anomalies, takes real-time actions, continuously learns and adapts to evolving

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