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The DeFi Revolution: Navigating the World of Permissionless Finance

By Maia Gruger

The world of finance has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, driven by the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi). This revolution in the way we think about money and financial systems is empowering individuals by removing intermediaries like banks and central authorities. DeFi operates on blockchain technology, offering transparent, permissionless financial services to anyone with an internet connection. In this article, we’ll explore what DeFi is, how it works, and its profound impact on the traditional financial ...

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Crime in the Digital Age: How Technology is Reshaping Criminal Activity

By Toby Patrick

Technology has long been used to counter crime. But in many cases, technology is the foundation for criminal activity. One thing’s for sure, when new technology comes into our lives, criminal use cases aren’t too far behind.

Here’s how four significant developments in technology have led to an increase in criminal activity.

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account hijacking, Computers and Internet, crypto-currency, cybercrime, cybersecurity, email, Identity Theft, Phishing, social engineering

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Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor

Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen backdoor for Linux that’s being used by a threat actor linked to the Chinese government.

The new backdoor originates from a Windows backdoor named Trochilus, which was Continue Reading →

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A jargon-free explanation of how AI large language models work

Want to really understand large language models? Here’s a gentle primer.

When ChatGPT was introduced last fall, it sent shockwaves through the technology industry and the larger world. Machine learning ...

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CISA and Partners Release Joint Guide to Securing Remote Access Software

06/06/2023 08:00 AM EDT

Today, CISA, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Israel National Cyber Directorate ...

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Book Review: Tracers in the Dark

Back on March 2, 2020 I wrote a review about Andy Greenberg’s book on cyberwar titled Sandworm. I really enjoyed that book, even though the subject was quite sobering. Greenberg recently released his latest book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency. For those of you who think that Bitcoin is a secure ...

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Reddit admits it was hacked and data stolen, says “Don’t panic”

Reddit is suggesting 3 tips as a follow-up to this breach. We agree with 2 of them but not with the 3rd…

DarkBit Ransomware Targets ...

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Rise of cloud-delivered malware poses key security challenges

The delivery of cloud-based malware also shot up in 2022, triggered by an increase in the volume of apps being exploited to launch malware and the number of malicious downloads ...

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CISA and NSA Publish Open Radio Access Network Security Considerations

Original release date: September 15, 2022

CISA and the National Security Agency (NSA) have published Open Radio Access Network Security Considerations. This product—generated by the Enduring Security ...

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