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When users enter a website, it usually prompts them to enter login credentials and often offers the option to save that information for future use. While this feature might be convenient, storing usernames and passwords can pose a security risk for many users. Saved information can be exposed to being potentially shared across different platforms or accessed by data brokers who, in turn, trade it even further. As a consequence, personal data can end up in the hands of unauthorized third parties.  Data exposure is a real threat to the protection of your personal data, leading to different risks due…

journey from 2D photographs to 3D models follows a structured path.  This path consists of distinct steps that build upon each other to transform flat images into spatial information.  Understanding this pipeline is crucial for anyone looking to create high-quality 3D reconstructions. Let me explain… Most people think 3D reconstruction means: Taking random photos around an object Pressing a button in expensive software Waiting for magic to happen Getting perfect results every time Skipping the fundamentals No thanks. The most successful 3D Reconstruction I have seen are built on three core principles: They use pipelines that work with fewer images…

Claroty, a cyber-physical systems protection firm, analyzed over 2.25 million Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices and more than 647,000 operational technology (OT) devices across 351 healthcare organizations. Of these organizations in Claroty’s data set, confirmed known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) were found in 99 percent, while 20 percent of hospital information systems that manage clinical patient data, as well as administrative and financial information, contain KEVs linked to ransomware and are insecurely connected to the internet. The study found that 89 percent of these healthcare organizations operate medical systems susceptible to publicly available exploits, including those used by ransomware groups,…

Key Takeaways:> Illicit drugs supplied by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) directly threaten U.S. citizens> The U.S. continues to be a top target for terrorist organizations (e.g., Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Al-Qa’ida)> China is the most capable threat actor among the four major state actors – along with Russia, North Korea, and Iran – but also the most cautious.> Collaboration and partnership between these threat actors poses a more severe risk to the U.S. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released the 2025 Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) on March 25, presenting a comprehensive overview of the…

Kyle Avery // Introduction Setting up the C2 infrastructure for red team engagements has become more and more of a hassle in recent years. This is a win for the security community because it means that vendors and professionals have learned from previously successful techniques and implemented effective mitigations in their networks. DNS over HTTPS is an underappreciated channel for command and control. This blog will show you how to utilize DoH with Cobalt Strike in a way that requires no third-party accounts or infrastructure setup, encrypts traffic with a valid SSL certificate, and sends traffic to reputable domain names.…

​Two weeks ago, Microsoft said it was investigating an issue causing the new Outlook email client to crash when users clicked a button that should’ve helped them switch back to classic Outlook. The company now says this bug has been fixed, and clicking the “Go to classic Outlook” button will no longer crash New Outlook for Windows. “Some users have reported that the ‘go back to classic Outlook’ button in new Outlook for Windows does not open a support article on how to download classic Outlook for Windows,” Redmond said when it acknowledged the problem on March 12, adding that…

In this Help Net Security video, Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO of QuSecure, explores the rising urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and what organizations must do to prepare. She breaks down the so-called “quantum threat” and explains why it’s not just theoretical. The real concern is the “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” attack strategy, where adversaries collect encrypted data today to decrypt it once quantum computing capabilities mature. This video outlines why PQC is more than just a tech upgrade, it’s a mindset shift. Organizations, especially in regulated and critical infrastructure sectors, must act now to adapt swiftly and maintain control over the…

Cryptocurrency will be more popular in 2025 than it has ever been and this means that there is a greater need for wallet security. As the crypto sector becomes more profitable and popular, malicious actors will look to exploit investors and steal their funds through methods like phishing schemes, wallet hacks, and so on. Then there is the risk of users themselves making mistakes and losing their tokens within the blockchain. To avoid losing your money, we’ve compiled some tips for every crypto user that will keep their funds safe in the short and long term. 1. Choose The Best…

In October 2024, a critical security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-9956, was identified in the WebAuthentication (WebAuthn) component of Google Chrome on Android devices. This flaw allowed local attackers within Bluetooth range to escalate privileges via specially crafted HTML pages, leading to potential account takeovers and data breaches. Given the widespread adoption of PassKeys for authentication, this vulnerability posed a significant threat to users relying on phishing-resistant authentication mechanisms. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.1 base score of 7.8 Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) score of 0.029% Vulnerability Explanation The vulnerability stemmed from an improper implementation in Chrome’s WebAuthentication API handling.…