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Study Highlights Privacy Risks in Mobile Messaging Apps

A recent study reveals significant privacy risks associated with mobile instant messaging apps, highlighting vulnerabilities in features like delivery receipts that can be exploited by attackers to track users and infer device information.
Study Identifies Vulnerabilities in Two-Factor Authentication Systems

A study by researchers from Nankai University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the University of Aberdeen has identified critical vulnerabilities in two-factor authentication systems, highlighting the need for improved security measures.
Study Introduces New Model for Data Breach Prediction

A recent study by researchers from Moroccan universities has developed a predictive system for data breaches that incorporates social media data, enhancing prediction accuracy significantly.
Study Proposes Framework for Managing AI Vulnerabilities

A recent paper from the University of Hawaii at Manoa discusses the vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems and proposes the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Vulnerability Database to address these issues.
Analysis of Raspberry Robin Malware's Functionality and Techniques

Raspberry Robin is a complex malware that employs advanced execution layers and obfuscation techniques to evade detection and perform malicious activities.
E-commerce Growth Accompanied by Rising Cybersecurity Threats

The e-commerce market is projected to grow significantly, with global sales expected to reach $6.9 trillion by the end of 2024, while cybersecurity threats targeting this sector have also increased, prompting warnings for consumers to enhance their security measures.
Emergence of Helldown Ransomware Group Documented in Report

A report released on November 14, 2024, details the emergence of the ransomware group Helldown, which has rapidly targeted small and medium-sized businesses, claiming 31 victims within three months.
Framework Introduced for FPGA Bitstream Manipulation Risks

A recent paper outlines a framework for manipulating FPGA bitstreams, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities and the need for improved protective measures against unauthorized alterations.
Lumen Technologies Analyzes ngioweb Botnet and NSOCKS Service

Lumen Technologies' Black Lotus Labs has made progress in analyzing the ngioweb botnet and its association with the NSOCKS criminal proxy service, which utilizes a large number of bots globally.
Mantis Framework Introduced to Counter LLM-Driven Cyberattacks

A new defensive framework called Mantis has been introduced to counter automated cyberattacks driven by large language models, utilizing decoys and prompt injections to disrupt malicious operations.