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Cyber Threat Landscape Report Highlights Risks in Construction Sector

A recent threat landscape report reveals that the construction sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, particularly phishing attacks, due to its reliance on third-party contractors and sensitive data.
Former Professor to Launch New Programming Language TrapC

Robin Rowe, a former computer science professor, is set to introduce TrapC, a new programming language designed to enhance memory safety, at the W2140 conference in Bangkok.
Growth in Phishing-Resistant MFA Adoption Noted in 2023

The adoption of phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods has increased significantly in 2023, although overall MFA usage rates remain relatively low.
Importance of User-Friendly Account Setup and Login Experiences

The article discusses the growing importance of user-friendly account setup and login experiences in digital services, highlighting the need for modern identity and access management practices that balance security with user experience.
Intellectual Property Protection for Deep Learning Models Discussed

The tech industry is increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Intellectual Property protection for deep learning models and datasets amid rising concerns over unauthorized reproduction and distribution.
Introduction of Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs with Certified Deletion

The introduction of Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Proofs with Certified Deletion (NIZK-CD) represents a notable development in quantum cryptography, enhancing privacy and security through the ability to delete proofs while obtaining a deletion certificate.
Introduction of Zero-Knowledge Location Privacy Technology

The introduction of Zero-Knowledge Location Privacy (ZKLP) offers a new method for users to verify their presence in specific areas while maintaining the confidentiality of their exact location.
KExecDD Proof-of-Concept Explores Windows Driver Exploits

In early 2024, a proof-of-concept named KExecDD was published on GitHub, demonstrating a method to exploit the Windows driver KsecDD to execute arbitrary kernel code.
LaZer Library Introduces Quantum-Safe Cryptographic Solutions

The LaZer Library is a tool designed to implement lattice-based zero-knowledge proofs and succinct proofs for enhancing quantum-safe privacy in cryptographic applications.
Machine Learning Model Enhances Intrusion Detection in SDN

Recent research has developed a machine-learning method for detecting infections in software-defined networking (SDN) environments, with the Gradient Boosting classifier achieving the highest accuracy and effectiveness in real-time analysis.