On October 9, 2024, a significant data breach affecting the Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” came to light, impacting approximately 31 million users worldwide. According to Troy Hunt, the administrator of “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP), a breach notification service, the stolen user data had been circulating online way before September 30, 2024. On October 9, …
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Since November 2024 there has been an increase on Mac OS devices infected by the Banshee Stealer malware affecting many users and companies [1]. Apple invests a lot of resources on protecting their software and hardware, it is well known for XProtect, Notarization and Gatekeeper anti malware software that analyze the programs and the signatures …
The critical role of security and compliance in managing applications and data environments is undeniable. Deploying a GenAI platform differs significantly from a standard Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) setup, particularly in terms of data access rights and control. According to research by TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group, even companies that initially favored cloud solutions are …
In Brief Cybercriminals are targeting industries such as healthcare, insurance, automotive, and education, with PowerSchool being the most recent to experience record thefts involving millions of students and teachers. (1)The scope of the breach is serious, notwithstanding the fact that the exact number of affected persons remains unknown. Who is PowerSchool and how the attacker …
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Picture this: It’s just another day in Kingston, and suddenly, the police department’s digital world goes haywire. Officers look around, puzzled and on edge, trying to figure out what’s happening. Incident Overview On January 3, 2025, Kingston Police faced a sudden cyber-attack that disrupted their non-emergency systems. What initially appeared to be a minor glitch …
On February 11, 2024, a highly advanced and notorious affiliate group of the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang, known for its history of targeting major organizations and critical infrastructure, infiltrated Change Healthcare’s network. The attackers spent nine days inside, quietly moving through the system, stealing sensitive data, and ultimately encrypting files, demanding a ransom of $22 million. …
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PACKET FILTERING FIREWALLS 2.0 Overview of Packet filter firewalls Packet filter firewalls are a foundational approach to network security, primarily functioning to control network access based on simple, predefined rules. It analyses data packets at the network and transport layers of the OSI model by examining packet headers and determining whether to allow or …
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The main purpose of this project is to extensively discuss packet filter firewalls mentioned during our lectures, understand, and document the operational principles of packet filter firewalls.It also throws more insight on the types, advantages, and limitations of packet filter firewalls in network security. This project also highlighted the core functions of packet filter firewalls …
Password manager is a tool that can be used to generate, store and manage passwords for different applications or websites a person uses. It requires users to only remember one master password (Alodhyani 2020). There are many pros and cons to use a password manager. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and …
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