Cybersecurity breaches are becoming increasingly common in a world where there is a significant increase in digital infrastructure. Fortinet, a key player that provides cybersecurity solutions, recently faced a security breach. This breach, which took place over a few months, has gained significant attention in the cybersecurity community. What Happened? Early in September 2024, Fortinet …
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Meet our Team members: An Introduction to our Project : In today’s digital age, cryptography plays a vital role in securing communication, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring the integrity of information. However, as cryptographic techniques evolve, so too do the methods used by attackers to undermine them. This Teaching Aide will help you to understand …
“Trust not the horse, O Trojans. Be it what it may, I fear the Greeks when they offer gifts” _Virgil. Many of us have heard about the Greek mythology “Trojan horse” where a wooden horse was made for hiding soldier to enter the city of troy during war. No one thought that this small gesture …
Introduction Cybersecurity researchers have discovered evidence of a large-scale attack targeting Adobe Commerce and Magento online retailers. Roughly 5% of these online marketplaces have been compromised by the so-called “CosmicSting” security holes. With a CVSS [Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) ] severity rating of 9.8, CVE-2024-34102 is one of the most serious vulnerabilities that have …
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Introduction: At present, the healthcare system has become one of the most popular targets for cybercriminals. Cyberattacks on hospitals as well as on medical centers have increased drastically in recent years. On 26 September 2024, the University Medical Centre (UMC) Health System in Lubbock, Texas, was hit by a serious ransomware attack. This attack affected …
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Imagine a sunny day setting in a coffee shop, peacefully sipping your Frappuccino drink, then someone next to you hijacks your car key fob without even touching it or talking to you. A recent statistic by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) shows that auto theft insurance claims spiked to $1.5 billion in 2023 [3]. …
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