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ARCHER Tool Analyzes Side-Channel Vulnerabilities in RISC-V Processors

ARCHER is a tool designed to analyze side-channel vulnerabilities in cryptographic implementations on RISC-V processors, utilizing components such as Side-Channel Analysis and Data Flow Analysis to identify and report potential leakage points.
Cadet Blizzard Cyber Group Targets Ukraine and NATO Entities

Cadet Blizzard, a cyber threat group associated with the Russian military intelligence agency GRU, has resumed operations with a renewed focus on targeting Ukraine and NATO member states.
Concerns Raised Over Battery Safety and Supply Chain Security

Recent pager attacks have highlighted concerns regarding battery safety and the implications for supply chain security, particularly related to lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries.
CUJO AI Monitors ViperSoftX Malware Threats

CUJO AI's Security Research Lab is investigating the ViperSoftX malware, an advanced persistent threat characterized by its use of domain generation algorithms and sophisticated evasion techniques.
Investigation Reveals Vulnerabilities in WordPress Sites

An investigation has revealed that various websites, particularly those using content management systems like WordPress, are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks that employ tactics such as malware injection and SEO manipulation.
Mikhail Shefel Identified as Cybercriminal "Rescator"

Mikhail Shefel, identified as the cybercriminal "Rescator," has revealed his identity amid ongoing legal challenges and financial struggles, while also discussing his past involvement in selling stolen payment card data.
New Concept in Functional Encryption Introduced by Researchers

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.
New Forkcipher Designs Proposed for Lightweight Cryptography

A recent paper discusses the design of tweakable forkciphers, highlighting their potential for lightweight applications and providing innovative constructions with provable security in the Ideal Cipher Model.
New Group Authenticated Key Exchange Protocols Introduced

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.
New Protocol Enhances Privacy in Machine Learning Applications

A recent paper presents a novel fully encrypted Functional Encryption-based Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning protocol that enables secure evaluation of arbitrary functions over encrypted data without client interaction, while addressing privacy concerns in various sectors.