Category Archives: cyber
October is the Cyber Security Month: stats, events and advice
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- Posted on April 9, 2025
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Since October 2012, the European Cyber Security Month is going live as a pilot plan across Europe. Inspired by the concept of other similar projects that were successfully implemented around the globe. One of them is the Stop. Thinking. Connect campaign supported by the National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the United States.
CVE-2014-4114: Details on August BlackEnergy PowerPoint Campaigns
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- Posted on April 9, 2025
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In this post we provide additional information on how a specially crafted PowerPoint slideshow file (.PPSX) led to the execution of a BlackEnergy dropper.
Facebook ‘Safety Check’ allows travelers to alert family
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- Posted on April 9, 2025
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Facebook is introducing a new feature targeted at users it believes are in or near a disaster zone to let their loved ones know they are okay, according to The Independent.
Ello privacy – what you need to know
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- Posted on April 9, 2025
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For any security-conscious user, there are a few things worth remembering once you have secured that crucial invitation – we offer a few tips on how to get the most from the emoji-heavy network here.
Back in BlackEnergy *: 2014 Targeted Attacks in Ukraine and Poland
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- Posted on April 9, 2025
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State organizations and private businesses from various sectors in Ukraine and Poland have been targeted with new versions of BlackEnergy, a malware that’s evolved into a sophisticated threat with a modular architecture.
Myths about malware: an exploit is the same as malware
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- Posted on April 9, 2025
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In this post we want to share with you a question that arose from the first post in this series: whether exploits are the same as malware. What are we talking about? The best way to debunk any myth is to start by understanding what it is we are talking about.
Fake job offers target software developers with infostealers
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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A North Korea-aligned activity cluster tracked by ESET as DeceptiveDevelopment drains victims’ crypto wallets and steals their login details from web browsers and password managers
DeceptiveDevelopment targets freelance developers
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- Posted on February 21, 2025
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ESET researchers analyzed a campaign delivering malware bundled with job interview challenges
No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on February 20, 2025
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Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff
Katharine Hayhoe: The most important climate equation | Starmus highlights
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- Posted on February 18, 2025
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The atmospheric scientist makes a compelling case for a head-to-heart-to-hands connection as a catalyst for climate action
Brian Greene: Until the end of time | Starmus highlights
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- Posted on February 17, 2025
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The renowned physicist explores how time and entropy shape the evolution of the universe, the nature of existence, and the eventual fate of everything, including humanity
Untrustworthy AI: How to deal with data poisoning
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- Posted on February 17, 2025
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You should think twice before trusting your AI assistant, as database poisoning can markedly alter its output – even dangerously so
Roeland Nusselder: AI will eat all our energy, unless we make it tiny | Starmus highlights
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- Posted on February 17, 2025
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Left unchecked, AI’s energy and carbon footprint could become a significant concern. Can our AI systems be far less energy-hungry without sacrificing performance?
What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)
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- Posted on February 17, 2025
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Ever wondered what it’s like to hack for a living – legally? Learn about the art and thrill of ethical hacking and how white-hat hackers help organizations tighten up their security.
Neil Lawrence: What makes us unique in the age of AI | Starmus highlights
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- Posted on February 17, 2025
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As AI advances at a rapid clip, reshaping industries, automating tasks, and redefining what machines can achieve, one question looms large: what remains uniquely human?




