Сybercrime has become one of the most lucrative illicit industries in the world, with the potential to earn hackers billions of dollars every year. The constantly evolving tactics and techniques of cybercriminals make it difficult for even the most experienced cybersecurity experts to keep up. One of the most alarming trends in recent years has been the resurgence of old
Alpha Development and XD Academy, two leading companies in the field of education and consulting for financial services institutions (FSIs), have announced the release of a DeFi learning pathway designed to help FSIs stay ahead of the curve in their industries. As taking advantage of DeFi solutions becomes increasingly important for FSIs, Alpha Development and XD Academy are making sure
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is more important than ever before. As we have seen in recent years, cyberattacks can have devastating consequences for businesses, government agencies, and even individuals. With the increasing use of cloud computing, there is an even greater need for organizations to be vigilant about their security posture. This is where security observability comes into play.
As the global adoption of digital payments increases, commercial payments are no exception. With the rise of technological advancements, financial leaders must keep abreast of IT trends to remain competitive and focus their resources despite the economic instability. Interestingly, many CFOs do not consider the costs involved in making or receiving a payment, but instead, they consider the overall expense.
As the world of cryptocurrency continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to have reliable and secure ways to store and manage digital assets. That is where wallets come in, and two companies have recently secured significant funding to develop their respective wallets – Soul Wallet and Aztec Network. Soul Wallet’s seed funding Self-custodial wallets have been gaining popularity
With the rise of technology, the threat of cyber attackers and hackers has also increased. The use of Trojans is one of the most popular ways to gain unauthorized access to an electronic device. Although software vulnerabilities are more widely known, security gaps are also present in the hardware of computers and other electronic devices. Researchers have now developed a
Google’s Project Zero team has recently revealed that it has discovered multiple zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are currently utilizing. These vulnerabilities are present in the Android operating system, specifically in its kernel and Qualcomm chipset. Project Zero is a security research team at Google dedicated to identifying and reporting zero-day vulnerabilities and other security exploits. The Google Project Zero team
The world of cybersecurity has been facing constant threats from advanced persistent threats (APTs) for years, with Winter Vivern and Nobelium being considered as two of the most dangerous ones. These APTs have been orchestrating cyberattacks against a range of global organizations, including government officials and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This article will delve into the characteristics, methods, and targets of
RockX, a blockchain node network based in Singapore, has recently launched Bedrock, its Ethereum liquid staking platform. Bedrock provides a non-custodial, on-chain, and independent liquid staking solution to address regulatory requirements faced by large-scale staking processes. The primary objective of Bedrock is to enhance capital efficiency by allowing users to receive a new token instead of their staked tokens, which
In early September 2021, Microsoft released a security update that addressed a critical vulnerability in its Outlook email client. The vulnerability, marked as CVE-2021-38647, impacted all versions of Microsoft Outlook and allowed threat actors to steal sensitive information from the organization’s email servers. This vulnerability was so serious that security analysts called for immediate action to be taken by Microsoft
The Bahrain-based regulated crypto asset trading platform Rain has partnered with Tarabut Gateway to offer faster and more cost-effective fiat-to-crypto transfers to end-users in Bahrain. The move aims to provide a seamless crypto wallet experience for its users in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Tarabut Gateway’s open-banking payment solutions will facilitate on-and-off-ramp transfers for users. The solution
Microsoft Report Reveals Increase in Russian Cyberespionage Operations in 2023 In 2023, Russia has ramped up its cyberespionage operations according to a recent intelligence report by Microsoft. Cyberattacks have been a significant asset for the country in multiple conflicts, with Ukraine being a particular target of Russian cyber aggressions since 2014. The report highlights that Russia launched several disruptive cyberattacks
