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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.
Challenges and Strategies in DevSecOps Implementation

The integration of DevSecOps is increasingly seen as essential in software development, aiming to merge development, security, and operations while addressing challenges such as conflicting priorities and a lack of resources.
Cryptography in Malware Development: The Decorrelated Fast Cipher

The article discusses the Decorrelated Fast Cipher (DFC), a symmetric block cipher developed by a team of cryptographers, highlighting its features, innovations, and identified vulnerabilities in the context of malware development.
Disintermediation's Impact on Internet Power Dynamics

The article discusses the evolution of disintermediation on the internet, highlighting the shift from diverse online voices to the dominance of powerful intermediaries and advocating for regulatory reforms to reduce their control over users.
Global Law Enforcement Operation Targets RedLine Stealer Malware

On October 28, 2024, a global law enforcement operation named Operation Magnus was executed to dismantle the RedLine Stealer malware-as-a-service operation, resulting in the seizure of servers and domains, as well as arrests in Belgium and the unsealing of charges in the United States.