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Smart Grid 2.0: Enhancements and Security Challenges Identified

Many nations are promoting a green transition in the energy sector, with the introduction of Smart Grid 2.0 (SG2) aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability, while also facing significant security challenges.
Study Examines Impact of Data Breach Laws on Loan Costs

A recent study has found that Data Breach Notification laws in the U.S. lead to an average increase of 39.79 basis points in loan spreads for affected firms, particularly in industries vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
Study Examines Vulnerabilities of Large Language Models to Attacks

A recent study has examined the vulnerabilities of large language models to adversarial attacks, highlighting significant risks associated with cross-model transferability of adversarial prompts.
Study Introduces Privacy-Preserving Name Matching for Finance

A recent study has introduced a privacy-preserving fuzzy name matching scheme for the financial sector, utilizing fully homomorphic encryption and clustering techniques to enhance secure data sharing while complying with privacy regulations.
Study Reveals Vulnerabilities in Chase-Shen Encryption Scheme

A recent study has introduced a query reconstruction attack on the Chase-Shen substring-searchable symmetric encryption scheme, marking the first leakage cryptanalysis of this technology designed for secure querying of encrypted databases.
Technical Debt Identified as Cybersecurity Risk for Enterprises

Technical debt poses significant challenges for enterprises, impacting IT management and security while contributing to financial burdens and potential vulnerabilities within network infrastructure.
UAB Experiences Ransomware Attack Impacting 50,000 Users

In 2021, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona experienced a ransomware attack by the PYSA cybercriminal group, impacting approximately 50,000 users and leading to significant operational disruptions.
Ubuntu Releases Version 24.10 of Linux Distribution

Ubuntu has released version 24.10 of its Linux distribution, featuring enhancements to user experience and support for GNOME 47, while continuing its tradition of accessibility and stability.
User-Managed Access (UMA) Enhances OAuth 2.0 for Data Control

User-Managed Access (UMA) is an extension of OAuth 2.0 aimed at enhancing digital trust in personal data ecosystems, but it faces challenges related to policy retraction and delegation that require further development.
Zero-Knowledge Location Privacy Technology Introduced

The introduction of Zero-Knowledge Location Privacy (ZKLP) marks a significant advancement in privacy technology, enabling users to validate their presence in a geographic area without revealing their exact location.