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Vulnerabilities
Pwn2Own Automotive Contest to Feature Kenwood DMX958XR Model
Nov 19, 2024 The Pwn2Own Automotive contest will feature the Kenwood DMX958XR infotainment unit, highlighting its complex internal components and functionalities, with the event scheduled for January 2025 in Tokyo.
Threats
Quantum Computing Threatens Current Cybersecurity Measures
Nov 19, 2024 Quantum computing poses a significant challenge to current cybersecurity measures, prompting the introduction of the "STL-QCRYPTO" framework to help industries transition to quantum-resistant security solutions.
Vulnerabilities
Research Identifies Vulnerabilities in Operating Systems' File Systems
Nov 19, 2024 A study from the University of California, Riverside, has revealed vulnerabilities in modern operating systems' file systems that could compromise the logical isolation between applications, particularly through the syncfs system call.
Cybercrime
SafePay Ransomware Incidents Reported by Huntress Analysts
Nov 19, 2024 In October 2024, Huntress analysts reported two incidents involving the deployment of a previously undocumented variant of SafePay ransomware, which encrypts files and has begun to attract attention in the cybercrime landscape.
Tools
Setting Up Burp Suite for Enhanced Security Testing
Nov 19, 2024 The article outlines the setup of an enhanced environment for Burp Suite to improve its scanning capabilities, focusing on the use of the Collaborator tool and custom checks for detecting application security vulnerabilities.
Vulnerabilities
Study Analyzes Security Vulnerabilities in Large Language Models
Nov 19, 2024 A recent study highlights the vulnerabilities of large language models, particularly focusing on a novel jailbreak method called SQL Injection Jailbreak, which demonstrates high success rates in inducing harmful content.
Threats
Study Examines Evolving Threat of Crypto-Ransomware and Defenses
Nov 19, 2024 A recent study highlights the increasing sophistication and prevalence of crypto-ransomware, emphasizing the need for improved detection methods and the evaluation of existing defenses.
Vulnerabilities
Study Examines Universal Adversarial Attacks in Distributed Learning
Nov 19, 2024 Researchers from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa have studied universal adversarial attacks in distributed learning frameworks, focusing on how attackers can exploit edge portions of neural networks to induce mispredictions in cloud-based segments.
Tools
Study Explores Machine Learning for Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing
Nov 19, 2024 A study by researchers from the University of Connecticut and the University of California, Irvine, explores the integration of Machine Learning models with in-situ sensing technologies to improve defect detection in Additive Manufacturing while addressing data privacy concerns.
Threats
Study Highlights Malware Threats in Open Source Software Packages
Nov 19, 2024 A recent study highlights concerns about malware threats in Linux distribution package repositories and emphasizes the need for improved detection methods and security measures within the open source ecosystem.