CompTia Security+: 1.4.3 Key Exchange

Key exchange is a fundamental concept in cybersecurity, especially within the realm of cryptography. It refers to the method by which cryptographic keys are securely shared between parties in a way that prevents unauthorized access or interception. …

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Hackers Hijack Chrome Extensions Across Multiple Companies

A Surge in Chrome Extension Attacks A wave of cyberattacks has targeted Chrome browser extensions, impacting several companies, including Cyberhaven, a California-based data protection firm. The attackers gained unauthorized access to developer ac…

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Biden Administration Proposes New Healthcare Cybersecurity Rules

Addressing Recent Healthcare Data Breaches Following significant data breaches at major healthcare organizations, the Biden administration has introduced a proposal for stricter cybersecurity regulations. These measures aim to enhance data protect…

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CompTia Security+: 1.4.2 Encrypting Data

Encryption is a fundamental concept in cybersecurity that involves converting plaintext (readable data) into ciphertext (unreadable data) using a mathematical algorithm and a key. This ensures that data remains confidential, even if intercepted by u…

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Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Telecom Networks

Massive Espionage Campaign Uncovered A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, known as Salt Typhoon, has breached multiple U.S. telecommunications networks. The intrusion allowed the group to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, including geo…

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Android Users Targeted by Russian Spyware

Russian Spyware Targets Android Devices Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated campaign by Russian threat actors targeting Android devices. This malware is disguised as legitimate applications, tricking users into installing malicious…

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The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack (2021)

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack of May 2021 stands as one of the most significant cybersecurity incidents in recent history. This attack targeted the Colonial Pipeline Company, which operates the largest fuel pipeline in the United States, s…

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FBI and CISA Advise Against SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication

FBI and CISA Issue Warning on SMS-Based Two-Factor Authentication The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released an advisory urging individuals and organizations to reconsider using SMS-based two-factor authen…

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Cybercriminals Exploit Google Calendar to Spread Malicious Links

A New Twist on Phishing Attacks Cybercriminals have adopted an unconventional approach to phishing by exploiting Google Calendar. Users are receiving phishing emails that appear to originate from Google Calendar, leveraging the platform's reput…

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Iranian Hackers Use IOCONTROL Malware to Target OT, IoT Devices

The CyberAv3ngers Group and IOCONTROL Malware A threat actor known as CyberAv3ngers , allegedly linked to Iran, has launched a new wave of attacks using IOCONTROL malware . This sophisticated malware targets Operational Technology (OT) and Internet…

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US Indicts North Koreans for Posing as IT Workers

The Scheme Unveiled The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted 14 North Koreans and three Chinese nationals for orchestrating a scheme where North Korean operatives posed as remote IT workers for American companies. This elaborate operation all…

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Vulnerability Scanners

A vulnerability scanner is a software tool or system used in cybersecurity to identify, assess, and report on vulnerabilities within computer systems, networks, applications, and other digital environments. These vulnerabilities could be weaknesses…

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Quantum Computing and the "Cryptopocalypse" Threat

The Cryptographic Risk Landscape As quantum computing advances, experts have raised alarms about a potential "cryptopocalypse," a scenario where quantum computers break widely used encryption methods like RSA and ECC. These encryption tec…

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Chinese Cyberespionage Campaign in the U.S.

Scope of the Metadata Breach China's cyberespionage group, "Salt Typhoon," accessed metadata from U.S. telecom providers, exposing sensitive details about millions of Americans. Metadata reveals critical information, including who was …

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CompTia Security+: 1.3.2 Technical Change Management

Technical change management in cybersecurity refers to the structured and controlled process of managing changes to an organization’s IT systems, infrastructure, and applications. It ensures that changes are implemented in a manner that minimizes ri…

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Phishing Campaigns Exploiting Corrupted Files

How Corrupted Files Bypass Defenses Hackers have developed a new phishing tactic that uses corrupted ZIP and Microsoft Office files to evade antivirus software and email filters. These files exploit recovery features in software like Microsoft Word …

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Romanian Election Infrastructure Under Siege

Massive Scale of Cyberattacks Romania’s election systems endured over 85,000 cyberattacks in a coordinated effort that combined credential leaks and a TikTok-based influence campaign. These incidents represent an alarming escalation in targeting dem…

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The Marriott Data Breach (2018)

The 2018 Marriott Data Breach: A Comprehensive Report The Marriott data breach, discovered in 2018, is considered one of the largest and most significant breaches in history due to the volume of data involved and the nature of the information compr…

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