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In the world of blockchain, few names stand out as prominently as Fabian Vogelsteller. Known for his groundbreaking work on the ERC20 standard and his role in developing Ethereum’s early tools, Vogelsteller has now turned his attention to a new frontier: decentralized identity. In this exclusive interview, he shares his journey from the early days of Ethereum to founding LUKSO, a blockchain platform designed to bring decentralization to the masses. Discover how LUKSO is poised to redefine identity in Web3 and why Vogelsteller believes the future of blockchain lies in social applications. Ishan Pandey: Hi Fabian Vogelsteller, it’s a pleasure…

Cybersecurity threats continue to escalate at an unprecedented pace, with organizations facing more complex, interconnected, and high-stakes risks than ever before. A newly released 2025 Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR) provides critical insights into the evolving cyber landscape, equipping security leaders with the intelligence needed to mitigate the most pressing threats of the coming year. Key Findings: A Rapidly Changing Threat Landscape The report reveals four critical trends that are shaping the cybersecurity domain: A 33% Surge in Compromised Credentials: Over 3.2 billion credentials were stolen in 2024, fueling a wide range of cybercriminal activities, including ransomware and data breaches.…

Google today revealed it has acquired Wiz, a provider of a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) for $32 billion cash after initially being rebuffed last year.Thomas Kurian, CEO of the Google Cloud business unit, said the acquisition will extend the reach of a cybersecurity portfolio that extends well beyond its own cloud platform to secure a wide range of heterogeneous computing platforms, including on-premises IT environments.The addition of Wiz will provide Google Gloud with access to additional telemetry data that will be used to further advance the development of artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity services. Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport said the…

As Artificial Intelligence starts touching each aspect of every enterprise, let us find out the implications of AI on overall enterprise security. Learn how CISOs can prepare for the future to play a better role in the wake of AI-powered cyberattacks. Within a short time after its advent, AI has shown how well it can adapt to different industry domains. It enhances threat detection, automates regular and repetitive tasks, and has become increasingly integral to cybersecurity. However, the question remains— How can CISOs prepare for rapid AI transformation? What are AI’s implications for enterprise security? Below is an exploration of…

While still not widely distributed, a new Windows remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed StilachiRAT is a serious threat. “[The malware] demonstrates sophisticated techniques to evade detection, persist in the target environment, and exfiltrate sensitive data,” Microsoft threat analysts have warned on Monday. The StilachiRAT StilachiRAT’s capabilities include: Collection of information that helps paint a picture of the target system: OS/system info, hardware identifiers, BIOS serial number, camera presence, active Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions, software installation records, and active GUI applications Information/credential theft: StilachiRAT can grab credentials stored in the Chrome browser, read the system’s clipboard and extracting data from…

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​Microsoft has discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) that employs “sophisticated techniques” to avoid detection, maintain persistence, and extract sensitive data. While the malware (dubbed StilachiRAT) hasn’t yet reached widespread distribution, Microsoft says it decided to publicly share indicators of compromise and mitigation guidance to help network defenders detect this threat and reduce its impact. Due to the limited instances of StilachiRAT being deployed in the wild, Microsoft has yet to attribute this malware to a specific threat actor or associate it with a particular geolocation. “In November 2024, Microsoft Incident Response researchers uncovered a novel remote access trojan…

An ingenious phishing scam is targeting cryptocurrency investors, by posing as a mandatory wallet migration.The emails, which have the subject line “Migrate to Coinbase wallet”, have been sent out at a large scale claiming that court order has forced Coinbase to change the way it operates.Part of the email reads as follows:”As of March 14th, Coinbase is transitioning to self-custodial wallets. Following a class action lawsuit alleging unregistered securities and unlicensed operations, the court has mandated that users manage their own wallets. Coinbase will operate as a registered broker, allowing purchases, but all assets must move to Coinbase Wallet.”The email…

Topic: AI-Driven Threat Intelligence: Opportunities for Women in Cybersecurity Watch Now Abstract: As AI adoption accelerates, both the threat landscape and cybersecurity strategies are undergoing a profound transformation, making threat intelligence more critical than ever. Effective threat intelligence requires extensive digital resources and a skilled workforce. However, the cybersecurity industry continues to face a significant gender gap, driving global efforts to create more opportunities for women in the field. This webinar explores how AI enhances threat intelligence capabilities within organizations and its potential to foster greater inclusion of women in cybersecurity. Additionally, it will examine how AI-driven threat intelligence addresses…