Headlines- Thirty people have died in a devastating fire at a pub in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, according to reports on Tuesday.
- Two UAE tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- On Monday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that airstrikes on Iran have started for the third night in a row.
- On Monday, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that two Iranian tankers had attacked two national tankers. One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured, including four critically, by cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.
- Despite unleashing fresh attacks on Iran and reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that an deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war was still possible.
- IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement on Monday that Iran will "continue to exercise our sovereignty and management over the Strait of Hormuz."
- A constitutional amendment was passed by the Hungarian parliament to oust Orban ally President Tamas Sulyok.
Category: Prevent Cyber Crime
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
A targeted cyberattack known as an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) occurs when hackers enter a network without authorization and remain undetected for a long time.
Smishing
Smishing is a cyberattack that uses text messages or SMS (Short Message Service) to target users.Cybercriminals use smishing attacks to trick victims into divulging financial or personal information, clicking on malicious links, or downloading Mali software or apps.
Web Cache Poisoning
A cyber attack known as ” web cache poisoning” uses cache storage systems to propagate malicious data to unsuspecting users.When an attacker is successful in poisoning a cache, they can change the content that users receive by sending them to fake websites, plating malware, or stealing personal data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
An endpoint security system called Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) continuously monitors end-user devices for ransomware and malware, among other cyber threats.
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
By filtering, tracking, and preventing any dangerous HTTP/S traffic that could enter the web application, Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) safeguards the web application.
Authentication
The process of confirming a person’s identity before granting them access to a system, application, or resource is known as user authentication. Systems use a variety of credentials, such as user IDs, passwords or biometrics to verify that a user is genuine.
Computer Incident Handling
Businesses and organizations can create an effective strategy to guarantee cybersecurity by using incident handling, a cybersecurity technique.Accordimg to experts, ut describes the steps involved in identifying a threat, reacting to it, and then recovering.
Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
With discretionary access control (DAC), the owner of an object has the authority to decide who can access it and what particular activities they are allowed to carry out.
Malvertising
Malvertising, often known as malicious advertising, is a cyberattack technique that inserts malicious code into online advertisements. These compromised advertisements are typically displayed to consumers through reliable advertising networks, making them difficult for both internet users and publishers to detect.
Spoofing and How to Prevent
Cybercriminals use a method called spoofing to pass off malicious communication or activity as from a reliable source. They use this to make their phone calls, emails, and websites appear real.