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Concerns Rise Over New NFC Fraud Tactic "Ghost Tap"

Financial institutions are increasingly alarmed by the emergence of a cash-out tactic known as "Ghost Tap," which utilizes NFC technology to facilitate fraudulent transactions without physical presence at the point of sale.
CrowdStrike Executive to Testify on Cyber Threats from China

Adam Meyers of CrowdStrike is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on November 19, 2024, regarding the cyber threats posed by the state-sponsored actor LIMINAL PANDA, which has been active since at least 2020 and primarily targets telecommunications entities.
Cybersecurity Training Tool SCORPION Introduced for Education

The SCORPION platform, an innovative Cyber Range, aims to enhance cybersecurity training through automated scenario creation and adaptive learning modules, addressing the growing need for effective security measures amid rising cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity: Understanding Malware Persistence Mechanisms

Persistence mechanisms in cybersecurity allow malware or intruders to maintain access to compromised systems over time, enabling activities such as data theft and further malware propagation.
Evolution of Earth Observation Missions and Security Strategies

The article discusses the implications of communication technology advancements for military and civil security, emphasizing the need for secure-by-design strategies in Earth observation missions following the Viasat cyberattack.
Monitoring of Gabagool Phishing Campaign Targeting Employees

The TRAC Labs team is monitoring a sophisticated phishing campaign named Gabagool, which targets corporate and government employees by utilizing Cloudflare R2 buckets to host malicious content.
New Defense Mechanism Proposed Against Model Poisoning in Federated Learning

Researchers from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China have introduced a new defense mechanism called VERT to combat model poisoning attacks in Federated Learning systems.
New XenoRAT Sample Targets Gamers Using Excel File

Researchers have discovered a new sample of XenoRAT, a remote access tool targeting gamers, which employs an Excel XLL file for delivery and indicates a shift towards enterprise network targeting.
NSHC Threat Research Lab Reports on Cyber Threat Actor Activities

The NSHC Threat Research Lab's report identifies 47 Threat Actor Groups and analyzes their activities, primarily targeting the finance and government sectors between August 21 and September 20, 2024.
Study Analyzes Security Scanners for Large Language Models

A recent study analyzes open-source tools for scanning conversational large language models (LLMs) for vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for improved detection capabilities and collaboration to enhance their security.