In June 2024, a ransomware attack broke into the National Data Centre in Indonesia and interrupted major services across the nation. The attackers who appear to be part of a ransomware attack group ‘LockBit’ demanded a ransom of US$ 8 million [1]. The Brain Cypher ransomware was shrouded in several forms and deployed in the …
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Introduction In the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, security breaches are a constant threat that can have significant consequences for users and exchanges alike. One of the most alarming incidents 2024 involved WazirX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in India. This breach sent shockwaves through the global crypto community, not only due to the scale of …
In our digital age, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. Protecting our data privacy and safety is a top priority as we share, shop, work and socialize online. In light of this, the Canadian Center for Cybersecurity recently published an alert outlining several cyber threats connected to significant international sports events.[1] It further warned organizations, …
WHAT IS WRONG WITH PASSWORDS? For years, Regular password systems have provided a more than reliable way for people to protect their information, log into accounts securely and validate their identities. However, in more recent times, it has become substantially easier for ‘hackers’ and cybercriminals to break into supposedly secure password systems and access personal …
Airport delays, banks not working correctly, hospitals not able to provide services and many other daily services were affected due to the CrowdStrike Falcon EDR issue. But, what was the cause of this? And what can we learn from this incident? Let’s explore the issue report provided from CrowdStrike itself and make an analysis of …
The largest district school board in Canada was targeted by the LockBit ransomware gang, and the board acknowledged that an unknown number of students from the 2023–2024 school year had their personal information compromised in June, 2024. Affected student data include names, birthdates, email addresses, grades, school names, and student numbers. LockBit sets a September …
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Avis, a major car rental company, recently experienced a data breach that compromised the personal information of nearly 300,000 customers. The breach occurred between August 3 and August 6, 2024, when an unauthorized third party gained access to one of Avis’ business applications. The company quickly cut off access, initiated an investigation with cybersecurity experts, …
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On July 1st, 2024, the security firm Qualys published their discovery of a vulnerability within the OpenSSH daemon that allowed for unauthenticated, network-exploitable, remote code execution [1]. As a ubiquitous means of secure access to remote servers, the vulnerability allowed for attackers to gain unfettered, superuser access to a majority of servers running Linux, which …
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As cryptography becomes increasingly integral to cybersecurity, both experts and newcomers must avoid common pitfalls and stay informed about emerging trends. Ensuring secure communication, data protection, and trust in online transactions relies on the proper implementation of cryptographic techniques. This post explores common mistakes made in cryptography and highlights current and future trends shaping its …
Pavel Durov is definitely one of the more intriguing figures in the tech world. With a net worth of $15.5 billion1 and no traditional assets to speak of, he’s already an enigma. He’s even claimed to have fathered over 100 kids!2 People compare him to Mark Zuckerberg3 and Elon Musk4, and he’s earned the nickname …
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