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November 29, 2022

How to build a public profile as a cybersecurity pro

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Financial services increasingly targeted for API-based cyberattacks

API-based attacks are sharply on the rise, as cybercriminals take aim at the financial services industry, according to a new report from Akamai.

500 million WhatsApp mobile numbers up for sale on the dark web

The seller claims to have data of users from over 84 countries, including US, UK, India, Egypt, Mexico and Russia.

Here is why you should have Cobalt Strike detection in place

Abusing variants of legitimate penetration testing tools has become a standard tactic for many attackers seeking to fool security teams. Cobalt Strike is among the attack frameworks used by red teams and cyber specialists should be on the lookout for cybercriminals seeking to exploit it.

Image: Website offering spoofing services taken offline after joint operation

Website offering spoofing services taken offline after joint operation

Law enforcement authorities in Europe, Australia and North America have arrested 142 people in connection with a website that allowed criminals to steal $120 million from victims that had fallen foul of spoofing campaigns.

AWS releases Wickr, its encrypted messaging service for enterprises

The release of the enterprise version of the encrypted messaging service, announced at AWS re:Invent, is designed to allow secure collaboration across messaging, voice, video and file sharing.

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