The State of Ransomware Palo Alto Networks published its semi-annual report on ransomware. From the Executive Summary: Unit 42 monitors ransomware and extortion leak sites closely to keep tabs on
It has been only one year and nine months since OpenAI made ChatGPT available to the public, and it has already had a massive impact on our lives. While AI will
What Is Authentication? Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system. It is a critical component of security, ensuring that only authorized individuals or entities
Friday Squid Blog: The Market for Squid Oil Is Growing How did I not know before now that there was a market for squid oil? The squid oil market has
“Multiple intrusion attempts” have been connected to an ongoing social engineering campaign purportedly tied to the Black Basta ransomware group, which aims to steal credentials and install a malware dropper
New Windows IPv6 Zero-Click Vulnerability The press is reporting a critical Windows vulnerability affecting IPv6. As Microsoft explained in its Tuesday advisory, unauthenticated attackers can exploit the flaw remotely in
From the Federal Register: After three rounds of evaluation and analysis, NIST selected four algorithms it will standardize as a result of the PQC Standardization Process. The public-key encapsulation mechanism
NIST SP 800-53 is a framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that provides guidelines and best practices for securing federal information systems and protecting the
Upcoming Speaking Engagements This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at eCrime 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The event runs from
Texas Sues GM for Collecting Driving Data without Consent Texas is suing General Motors for collecting driver data without consent and then selling it to insurance companies: From CNN: In
