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We’ve added more content to ZKDocs
By Jim Miller We’ve updated ZKDocs with four new sections and additions to existing content. ZKDocs provides explanations, guidance, and documentation for cryptographic protocols that are otherwise sparingly discussed but are used in practice. As such, we’ve added four new…
Best of 2023: Detecting CVE-2023-23397: How to Identify Exploitation of the Latest Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability
Microsoft recently released patches for nearly 80 new security vulnerabilities, including two zero-day exploits, CVE-2023-23397 and CVE-2023-24880. CVE-2023-23397 is an elevation-of-privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook that could allow an attacker to obtain a victim’s password hash. The vulnerability occurs…
UEFI Failing: What to Know About LogoFAIL Attacks
Multiple UEFI vulnerabilities can lead to Linux, Windows, and Mac exploits LogoFAIL persists across operating system reinstallations It also extends the supply chain risks to the hardware itself Security researchers, known for their inquisitive and unconventional methods, have recently…
SLAM Attack: New Vulnerability Targets Intel, AMD, Arm CPUs
In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have uncovered a formidable side-channel attack known as SLAM, posing a serious threat to the security of current and future CPUs manufactured by tech giants Intel, AMD, and Arm. This sophisticated…
Ledger Supply Chain Breach: $600,000 Theft Unveiled
Recent events have brought to light the Ledger supply chain breach, a cybercrime incident that led to the theft of $600,000 in virtual assets. For those who don’t know, Ledger is a company that develops hardware and software-based cryptocurrency wallets.…
Medical Emergency Assistance – Thank You
I have been an active volunteer as part of corporate medical response teams for more than 20 years of my career. It has never been my primary job, but I like having the skills to help when really bad…
Why Use a VLAN? Unveiling the Benefits of Virtual LANs in Network Security
Understanding the Basic Concept of VLANs Virtual Local Area Networks, or VLANs, serve as a critical computing technology designed for effective network traffic management. These are subsets within a Local Area Network (LAN) that partition the network into multiple distinct…
Why a Zero Trust Security Policy Matters and Steps to Implementation
Understanding Zero Trust Traditionally, cybersecurity operated on a simple principle: trust what’s inside, be wary of what’s outside. This model assumed that once someone or something gained access to your network, they could be trusted as long as they were…
The Intersection of IoT and Financial Security: Expert Tips for Protection
Sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) technologies transformed the cybersecurity systems in financial services. They’re continuously evolving and improving. Take credit cards as an example—commercial banks significantly cut the risk of skimming by replacing magstripe cards with chip-and-PIN cards. But despite…
Ubuntu Security Updates Fixed Vim Vulnerabilities
Vim, a powerful and widely used text editor, has recently come under scrutiny due to several vulnerabilities that could potentially compromise system security. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of these vulnerabilities, exploring their impact and the…
Merry Little Christmas
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The Year in Review and 2024 Predictions
In our last episode of the year, we replay our predictions for 2023 reviewing what we got right and what we didn’t. We cover various topics, such as Twitter’s influence, the future of Mastodon, the ban of TikTok in certain…
Democracy 2024: Pro-Hunger ≠ “Pro-Life”
Ref AP News: https://apnews.com/article/iowa-summer-ebt-food-assistance-0e878c5c0fc9dd0dd55622cb22a82561. Iowa has decided not to participate in the 2024 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) program, which provides $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to help with food costs while…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘Sneaky Spy Devices And Defective Detectors: The Ecosystem Of Intimate Partner Surveillance With Covert Devices’
Full Presenters List: Rose Ceccio, Sophie Stephenson, Varun Chadha, Danny Yuxing Huang, Rahul Chatterjee Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events…
The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024 (Part 2)
Where next for cyber in 2024? Here’s part two of your annual roundup of cybersecurity forecasts, top cyber trends and cybersecurity industry prediction reports as we head into calendar year 2024. The post The Top 24 Security Predictions for 2024…
Best Practices in Multi-Factor Authentication for Enhanced Security
Imagine standing at the entrance to a vault where your most valuable possessions are stored. The door doesn’t open with just one key; you need several to unlock it. That’s the essence of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in a nutshell. Instead…
Group Therapy – security and privacy in Facebook groups
Having found myself roped into assisting as co-administrator a couple of Facebook groups with security/privacy issues, I thought I should, perhaps, share what little I know about defending your group against scam and spam posts and comments by tightening up…
USENIX Security ’23 – ‘“It’s The Equivalent of Feeling Like You’re In Jail”: Lessons From Firsthand & Secondhand Accounts Of IoT-Enabled Intimate Partner Abuse’
Full Presenter List: Sophie Stephenson, Majed Almansoori, Pardis Emami-Naeini, Rahul Chatterjee Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the…
Kansas City Hospital Ransomware Attack Consequences
A hospital situated near Kansas City, Missouri, has encountered significant challenges in delivering patient care this week following a cyberattack that severely impacted its systems. Liberty Hospital provided an update Read More The post Kansas City Hospital Ransomware Attack Consequences…