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Education
Study Examines Information Security Awareness of Large Language Models
Nov 21, 2024 A study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev examines the information security awareness of large language models, revealing gaps in their ability to provide safe security advice and highlighting the need for caution in their use.
Threats
NSHC Threat Research Lab Reports on Cyber Threat Actor Activities
Nov 20, 2024 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.
Tools
Research Explores Quantitative Information Flow in Cybersecurity Systems
Nov 18, 2024 A recent study investigates the use of Quantitative Information Flow (QIF) to enhance cybersecurity by minimizing information leakage through various modeling approaches and proposed solutions.
Tools
New Concept in Functional Encryption Introduced by Researchers
Nov 15, 2024 Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and ETH Zurich have introduced a new concept in functional encryption called access-controlled inner-product function-revealing encryption (AC-IPFRE), which emphasizes function evaluation based on specified access policies and has potential applications in various practical contexts.
Tools
New Group Authenticated Key Exchange Protocols Introduced
Nov 15, 2024 A new paradigm for constructing Group Authenticated Key Exchange (GAKE) protocols introduces advancements in secure communication technologies, achieving tight security against Maximum Exposure Attacks and ensuring Perfect Forward Secrecy.
Vulnerabilities
Study Identifies Vulnerabilities in Threshold Fully Homomorphic Encryption
Nov 15, 2024 A recent paper by Jiseung Kim and Changmin Lee identifies vulnerabilities in threshold fully homomorphic encryption schemes and proposes adjustments to enhance their security.
Threats
Research Examines Quantum Computing's Impact on Cryptography
Nov 12, 2024 A recent research paper examines the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of quantum computing and cryptography, particularly focusing on Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Arguments (NIZKs) and their implications for security in a quantum context.
Tools
Exchange Server Database Management and Recovery Strategies
Nov 11, 2024 Exchange Server databases are essential for storing organizational data but are susceptible to corruption from various factors, necessitating effective backup and recovery strategies.
Threats
GootLoader Malware Evolves into Initial Access Platform
Nov 11, 2024 GootLoader, a malware linked to previous cybercriminal activities, has evolved into an initial access as a service platform that utilizes SEO poisoning to compromise victims' systems.
Industry
Hybrid Quantum-Classical Symmetric Encryption Method Introduced
Nov 11, 2024 A recent paper introduces a hybrid quantum-classical symmetric cryptosystem that utilizes quantum circuits for encryption, marking a significant advancement in cryptographic methods.