Headlines- According to Yemen's government, a Houthi missile attack on the al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden was survived by the prime minister and cabinet. At least five people died and sixteen were injured.
- Attacks on King Khalid International Airport between October 7 and October 11 resulted in 17 fatalities and 333 injuries, according to the spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran's navy said an oil tanker that tried to cross a forbidden area in the Sea of Oman is on fire in the eastern portion of the Strait of Hormuz.
- After a shooting at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday, at least three people—including children—have died.
- Nidal Hasan, a convicted military base shooter who killed 13 people in 2009 at Fort Hood in Texas, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3, US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he was canceling plans to broadcast the execution live.
- Only a few days after undergoing surgery, Pope Leo XIV resumed work, the Vatican press office announced on Thursday.
Tag: Cyber Security
Keylogger
Software or hardware designed to track and log keystrokes on a computer is called a keylogger.In order to obtain sensitive data, such as passwords or personal information, keyloggers secretly record keyboard inputs.
Pen Testing
To identify and address any vulnerabilities before actual attackers can take advantage of them, penetration testing or pen testing involves simulating a cyberattack on your computer systems.
Rootkit and How to Prevent
A rootkit is a type of malicious programs that, while remaining hidden, grant unauthorized users admin access to a computer.Rootkits can alter whatever an admin can alter because they are made to obtain privileged admin-level access to computer systems.
Information Security
The field that works to keep information safe is called information security, or InfoSec.Data and information are protected from cybercriminals by InfoSec.
Asymmetric Key Cryptography
A public key and a private key, sometimes referred to as key pairs, are the two keys used in asymmetric key cryptography. The public key is for everyone. The recipient, who possesses the matching private key, is the only one who can decrypt messages encrypted with this public key.
Fast Identity Online (FIDO)
A set of security protocols called Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication was created to help websites and online services in replacing passwords with secure alternatives. These methods include physical security keys and biometrics such as fingerprints or facial recognition.
Drive by Download Attacks
Malicious programs that install on users devices without their consent are particularly referred to as drive by download attacks.
AI Fairness
A fundamental concept in artificial intelligence, AI Fairness seeks to ensure fair and just results for people or groups, regardless of their varied characteristics.
Large Language Model (LLM)
A deep learning algorithm that has been trained on enormous datasets to read, summarize, translate, forecast, and create content is called a Large Language Model (LLM).
Cloud Account Hijacking
Unauthorized takeover of cloud accounts o is known as “cloud jacking.” To compromise cloud infrastructures, threat actors take use of phishing efforts, incorrect setups, and weak passwords.