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  • Apr, Sat, 2023
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Telegram Fraud: A Rising Concern in 2023

The article discusses the increasing trend of Telegram fraud, which refers to malicious or deceitful activities on the Telegram messaging app, and how cybercriminals use it to steal valuable data from businesses and consumers. The article explains how criminals use bots or people to deceive users into doing something they wouldn’t normally do by creating fake profiles, conducting…

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  • Apr, Sat, 2023
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Genesis Market Heist: Dutch Cybercriminal Arrested for Stealing €150,000

Dutch authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man from Maassluis, Netherlands, on charges of stealing €150,000 from at least 50 Dutch victims through the illegal online marketplace, Genesis Market. The man was arrested during an international police operation against the platform. Genesis Market offered buyers access to login credentials, cookies, and other data from infected computers. The marketplace developed…

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  • Apr, Fri, 2023
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Targeted User Surveillance with WindowSpy

WindowSpy is a Cobalt Strike Beacon Object File specifically designed for targeted user surveillance. Its primary objective is to enhance stealth during user surveillance by only triggering surveillance capabilities on specific targets such as confidential documents, browser login pages, VPN logins, among others. This not only saves time but also prevents detection of repeated use of surveillance capabilities,…

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  • Apr, Sun, 2023
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Securing SaaS with NIST’s Three-Pronged Approach and Contextual Data

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a leader in cybersecurity and has released a guide for securing enterprise network landscapes that emphasizes a three-pronged approach to security, focusing on the user, endpoint, and application. Effective security tools for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) must be able to integrate seamlessly with SaaS applications and provide coverage for the entire…

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  • Apr, Fri, 2023
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Genesis Market Scandal: Dutch Victim Loses €70,000, 50,000 Others at Risk

Dutch victim loses €70,000 to Genesis Market: over 50,000 others may have been affected One 71-year-old man in the Netherlands lost €70,000 to Genesis Market, which was recently shut down by law enforcement. The police suspect that as many as 50,000 other Dutch individuals may have also fallen victim to this illegal marketplace, which traded in personal information…

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  • Apr, Fri, 2023
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Best Practices for Handling Secrets in Jenkins

Jenkins is a widely used open-source automation server for continuous integration and deployment of software. To ensure the security and integrity of applications being built and deployed, it is crucial to manage secrets in Jenkins carefully. In this article, Keshav Malik, a full-time Security Engineer, discusses best practices for managing secrets in Jenkins, including configuring and managing secrets,…

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  • Apr, Fri, 2023
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Securing Communication Channels with COMSEC Tools

Communications security (COMSEC) is the practice of protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information exchanged through communication channels. As the world becomes more connected through the internet and other communication technologies, the need for effective COMSEC measures becomes more important than ever. One of the most critical aspects of COMSEC is the use of encryption to protect…

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  • Apr, Fri, 2023
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ChatGPT: The Star Trek Computer Come to Life

The idea of a sentient computer capable of understanding and responding to human speech has been a popular topic in science fiction for decades. One such example is the character of “Computer” from the Star Trek franchise. While the concept of a sentient computer may have once seemed like pure fiction, today’s AI language models are bringing us…

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  • Apr, Fri, 2023
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Vulnerabilities and Insights: A Look at Cybersecurity Challenges

The blog discusses cybersecurity challenges that organizations face in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The sheer volume of vulnerabilities and cyber risks can be overwhelming for companies to manage effectively. Organizations can gain valuable insights that help them mitigate risks and make informed decisions by analyzing data points. The blog suggests cataloging vulnerabilities, prioritizing them based on risk,…

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