Headlines- In a statement issued on state media on Saturday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said that seeking vengeance for the deaths of his father and predecessor was "the demand of the nation" and "must certainly" take place.
- Iran and Oman concluded talks on Saturday, but according to an Iranian readout, not much was decided as the two countries discussed how to handle the Strait of Hormuz.
- To discuss the implementation of Israel's withdrawal from one of the "pilot zones" in occupied territory, a U.S. military mission met with the Lebanese army in Beirut.
- On Friday, US President Trump said that "1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran" in the event that the regime attempted to assassinate him. He also vowed to "decimate and destroy" Iran.
- The seditious conspiracy charges against four members of the Proud Boys, the far-right group responsible for the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, have been dismissed by a US federal court.
Category: Prevent Cyber Crime
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack
A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is a type of attack where attackers insert themselves between entities in a communication channel to steal data by taking advantage of flaws in web-based protocols.
Dark AI
The use of AI technologies, such as generative AI (GenAI), to facilitate or expedite cyberattacks is known as “Dark AI.”Attackers develop or use dark AI to take advantage of weaknesses, automate attacks.
Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
In the event of a cyberattack, natural disaster, or other business disruption, a business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that outlines procedures and systems for prevention and recovery.
Behavioral Biometrics
Behavioral biometrics use physical activity and behavior analysis to help detect and prevent fraud.Behavioral biometrics analyzes distinct patterns in consumers’ interactions with technology, such as walking patterns, touchscreen pressure, mouse movements, and typing rhythm.
Fast Identity Online (FIDO)
A set of open standards enabling passwordless authentication for websites, apps, and online services is known as Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication.
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
The term “Advanced Threat Protection” (ATP) describes security systems that shield organizations or businesses from sophisticated cyberattacks and malware that try to steal, corrupt, or exfiltrate sensitive data.
AI-Powered Email Protection
Phishing, malware, and BEC threats are prevented by AI-powered email protection before they reach users’ inboxes or AI-driven workflows.
Drive by Download Attacks
Malicious programs that install on consumers’ devices without their permission are explicitly referred to as “drive by download” attacks.Any user device running any operating system can experience it.
Security Incident Response (SIR)
An organization’s planned,strategic response to a cyberattack is known as Security Incident Response (SIR). The response is carried out in accordance with predetermined protocols that aim to minimize harm and fix compromised system vulnerabilities.
Critical Infrastructure in Cyber Security
The assets, networks, and systems that are so important to a country’s public health, economy, and security that their interruption would be crippling are referred to as critical infrastructure.Critical Infrastructure Protection is important for maintaining both economic and national security.Securing critical infrastructures including industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and supervisory control and data …
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