Headlines- According to US President Donald Trump, he may issue an order "very soon" to strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, which is reported to host nuclear facilities.
- The war in Iran, US President Donald Trump said, is "small potatoes" and "not a big thing" for the United States, as the US has "essentially" taken over Iran.
- In a post on his X account on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei accused that the US was "deliberately attacking civilian targets".
- According to a Nigerian environmental NGO, an attempt to illegally tap oil from a cargo vessel in the country's south resulted in at least 37 deaths.
- The Israeli police has blocked humanitarian aid from reaching an occupied West Bank village that has been under siege by settlers for weeks, while Israeli police have killed a Palestinian man in Jerusalem.
Tag: 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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