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Entertaining While Training: Lessons on C and C++ Secure Coding Practices with Tanya Janca
- Tanya Janca, a renowned code security trainer, discusses C and C++ secure coding practices.
- She emphasizes that C and C++ form the foundation of most embedded and legacy systems.
- She highlights memory safety risks in C languages and advises on best practices for developers.
- Tanya Janca also shares her experiences and insights as a code security trainer and hacker.
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Verizon’s Trusted Connection Elevates Mid-Sized Firms’ Security
- Verizon Business has launched its 'zero-trust' network access service, Trusted Connection, to enhance security for mid-sized firms.
- Trusted Connection combines zero-trust network access with multiple security service capabilities, providing secure access to devices, networks, and cloud applications.
- The service simplifies monitoring and controlling access to sensitive data, offering a single-provider solution for network services and embedded security for offices, data centers, and hybrid cloud setups.
- Utilizing zero-trust access and multi-factor authentication, Trusted Connection aims to protect against vulnerabilities like stolen credentials, creating a secure environment for digital assets.
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Digital Wallets Are Reinventing Cross-Border Payroll and Compliance
- Digital wallets and workforce management platforms are reshaping cross-border payroll and compliance.
- Unified platforms, such as Papaya Global's workforce wallet solution, enable instantaneous cross-border payments, enhance payroll efficiency, and provide flexibility in compensation.
- Partnerships, like Papaya's collaboration with J.P. Morgan, enhance security and enable global reach in cross-border transactions.
- Decoupling payroll from employment classification allows companies to engage contractors and employees differently, unlocking new growth opportunities.
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Cyber Guru expands cybersecurity training portfolio with acquisition of Mantra
- Cyber Guru Srl has acquired Mantra SAS, a French startup specializing in cybersecurity awareness and protection.
- Mantra offers an all-in-one platform that combines cybersecurity awareness training with realistic phishing simulations.
- The acquisition will enable Cyber Guru to integrate Mantra's security awareness training solutions into its services.
- Mantra's team, including co-founders, will join Cyber Guru with key roles in the leadership team.
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The Art of Deception: Luring Hackers With API Honeypots
- API security goes beyond traditional defenses like firewalls, focusing on creating clever traps for attackers through API honeypots.
- Crafting compelling API decoys involves designing endpoints that mimic valuable targets for hackers, such as fake admin panels and unprotected data resources.
- Fake endpoints like backup file locations and misconfigured APIs are set up to lure attackers into triggering them, providing insights into attacker behavior.
- Discoverability is key, with fake endpoints subtly included in API documentation or error messages to attract attackers towards the honeypots.
- API honeypots offer detailed logging, real-time alerting, and diversion tactics to analyze attacker techniques and gain a strategic advantage in cybersecurity.
- Ethical considerations are crucial when deploying honeypots, emphasizing passive lure tactics over actively soliciting attacks and transparent data collection practices.
- Honeypots play a vital role in reinventing traditional security strategies, providing organizations with valuable intelligence to bolster their defenses against evolving threats.
- API security requires proactive measures like honeypots to outsmart attackers, enhance threat intelligence, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
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Tails OS: Your Anonymity Shield — If You Don’t Screw It Up
- Tails OS is a portable powerhouse that provides anonymity and security.
- While Tails routes everything through Tor and leaves no trace, users need to be cautious.
- Tails cannot protect against hardware issues like keyloggers or USB sniffers.
- It is important to verify the download, use strong passwords, and understand the limitations of Tails for optimal privacy.
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Can AI Hack Anything? The Truth About AI-Powered Cyber Attacks
- AI cannot independently hack into systems like a human hacker, but it's a powerful tool for hacking.
- AI lacks creativity, intuition, and strategic thinking for hacking.
- AI is used in cybersecurity as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anomaly detection to make hacking difficult.
- While AI is not fully autonomous, it assists hackers in password cracking, phishing attacks, vulnerability scanning, and malware evolution.
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Smart Eye Technology and Finov8r Announce Strategic Partnership to Combat Fraud in Community Banking
- Smart Eye Technology and Finov8r have partnered to combat fraud in community banking.
- Smart Eye's biometric authentication product provides continuous user verification and eliminates risks associated with credential theft and session hijacking.
- The partnership aims to enhance security for bank employees accessing digital banking platforms and ensure secure access for employees using bank-issued hardware.
- Smart Eye Technology is a cybersecurity firm specializing in biometric authentication and fraud prevention solutions, while Finov8r is a financial technology consulting firm.
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AI Hacking: Is It Possible to Hack AI in Today’s World?
- AI hacking is possible, although modern AI systems are highly advanced and secure.
- There are various ways AI can be hacked, including misleading inputs, sensitive data extraction, manipulated training data, and exploiting vulnerabilities in AI-powered APIs.
- The success rate of AI hacking ranges from 20-50%, depending on the security level and the hacker's expertise.
- Hacking AI requires advanced tools and techniques, and the cost depends on the type of attack.
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Estonia-based Blackwall raises €45 million Series B to protect SMBs from malicious online traffic
- Estonia-based startup Blackwall, formerly known as BotGuard, has raised €45 million in a Series B funding round.
- Blackwall focuses on protecting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from malicious online traffic.
- The startup offers products such as GateKeeper, a reverse proxy that uses AI to analyze and filter malicious requests in real time.
- Blackwall plans to expand its team, double down on its expansion into the US and APAC markets, and continue launching new products.
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US populace should be wary of malware and digital arrest messages on iPhones
- Residents in Hampden County, Massachusetts, are receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be related to an investigation, redirecting them to a phishing website and prompting them to enter sensitive information.
- Scammers are making digital arrest calls through WhatsApp and other video conferencing platforms, pretending to be law enforcement officers and demanding a substantial payment to avoid a criminal case.
- Only a few individuals have fallen for these scams, suggesting increased public awareness and ability to distinguish between fraudulent calls and legitimate notifications.
- The scams target iPhone users, possibly due to the misconception that they are wealthier, despite the popularity of Android devices among high-profile individuals.
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QRL Jacking Technique Used By Hackers To Access WhatsApp Web Session | Explained
- QRL Jacking is a technique used by hackers to access WhatsApp Web sessions without physically interacting with the victim's device.
- The attacker sends a malicious link to the target device, tricking them into scanning their WhatsApp QR code.
- By capturing the WhatsApp Web session, the hacker can read, spy on, or respond to messages.
- The QRLJacking tool, when used along with the Firefox browser, allows the attacker to carry out this technique.
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Screen Stream Over HTTP: Effortless Screen Sharing Made Simple
- Screen Stream Over HTTP is an app that allows users to stream their mobile device's screen to any browser via a shared Wi-Fi network.
- The app offers a simple and intuitive interface, making it accessible for all skill levels.
- Key features include web-based viewing on any browser, real-time streaming with low latency, and privacy and security measures.
- Use cases for Screen Stream Over HTTP include education, remote troubleshooting, and personal screen sharing.
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Context-Based Access Control and Zero Trust: Key Insights from the CSA White Paper
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) released a white paper on Context-Based Access Control (CBAC) and its role in advancing Zero Trust security models.
- The paper points out the limitations of traditional access controls like Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
- Context-Based Access Control (CBAC) evaluates real-time contextual signals to determine access approval, such as user behavior, device health, location, and time/frequency.
- Pomerium is highlighted as a key player in the Context-Based Access Control (CBAC) space.
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Future-proofing digital trust involves balancing PKI modernization, AI and quantum readiness
- Digital trust is crucial in the era of digital transformation, with public key infrastructure (PKI) serving as a foundation for secure interactions.
- Deepika Chauhan emphasizes the need for PKI modernization to address evolving threats and manage complex digital footprints efficiently.
- Organizations face challenges in managing machine identities, requiring a centralized and resilient approach to PKI management.
- PKI modernization improves visibility, automates certificate management, and ensures compliance across machine identities.
- Artificial intelligence is playing a significant role in cybersecurity and PKI, enhancing visibility, automation, and compliance management.
- AI-driven workflows prevent outages due to expired certificates and facilitate proactive compliance management.
- DigiCert leverages AI to enhance PKI automation, reducing operational costs and strengthening security postures.
- The rise of quantum computing poses a threat to current cryptographic systems, emphasizing the need for crypto agility.
- Organizations must prioritize transitioning to quantum-safe cryptographic algorithms to prepare for the quantum computing era.
- Adopting quantum-safe algorithms enhances readiness for future quantum computing threats, ensuring a secure digital ecosystem.
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