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If you know a little about VPN services, there’s a chance you might have heard of something called a shared IP address. As the name suggests, this is an IP address that multiple people use at the same time. Shared IP addresses are common with every VPN service, but some also sell dedicated IP addresses for an extra fee. Shared IP addresses are used by VPNs and offer numerous benefits that we’ll cover in this post, including online anonymity. Having said that, shared IP addresses can pose some problems. Below, we’ll assess the pros and cons of shared IP addresses,…

Cyberthreats are evolving at an alarming rate, thanks to cybercriminals’ use of advanced technologies, like AI, to develop more sophisticated attacks that no one has ever seen before. Today, we’re seeing attackers leveraging automation, artificial intelligence and adaptive malware to exfiltrate data in ways that bypass standard detection mechanisms (i.e., security solutions that focus only on perimeter defenses). One example of the latest tactics bad actors are using is called Relayed Data Exfiltration via HTTP Headers. This type of attack uses stealthy siphoning techniques to steal sensitive business data, customer information or intellectual property without triggering alarms. Unlike brute-force cyberattacks…

Blockchain and banking have, since the former’s inception, operated almost entirely at odds. Cryptocurrencies, after all, were invented as a decentralized method to store value, designed to operate outside of the intermediaries and custodial third parties that make up the traditional, regulated financial system. The original bitcoin whitepaper’s very first sentence talks about the goal of allowing “online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.” But on Friday (March 7), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reclarified certain crypto banking permissions, publishing Interpretive Letter 1183 to confirm that crypto-asset…

The Cybersecurity Trinity provides a comprehensive approach to modern cybersecurity by integrating AI, automation, and active cyber defense (ACD) into a unified strategy. Instead of addressing these elements in isolation, the author demonstrates how they work together to enhance security effectiveness, offering a practical and actionable framework grounded in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. About the author Donnie Wendt, an adjunct professor of cybersecurity at Utica University, brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, combining practical implementation expertise with academic research to explore security strategies. The book builds upon his doctoral research on security automation and deception, expanding into…

This webcast originally aired on February 27, 2025. Join us for a very special free one-hour Black Hills Information Security webcast with Corey Ham & Kelli Tarala on why your org needs a penetration test program. GRC is like a reliable steam engine powering smooth operations, while pentesting is like a rebellious punk spirit that challenges weaknesses. When combined, they create steampunk—a perfect blend of structure and innovation, just like Kelli & Corey. This will be an informative session that will answer many questions you have about having a penetration testing program. Highlights Full Video Transcript Jason Blanchard Hello, everybody,…

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Bybit, a major crypto exchange, has experienced a sharp decline in market share following the $1.5 billion security breach it suffered in February.Data from Kaiko reveals that Bybit’s market share plummeted from nearly 20% on Feb. 21 — the day of the attack — to as low as 5% on March 2. However, the exchange’s numbers have slightly improved to 9.04% as of March 9.Bybit’s Market Share (Source: Kaiko)According to the data, Binance emerged as the biggest beneficiary, with its market dominance surging to 62% in the immediate aftermath. However, that figure has since declined to around 50%.On Feb. 21,…

Experts warn of mass exploitation of critical PHP flaw CVE-2024-4577 Pierluigi Paganini March 10, 2025 Threat actors exploit PHP flaw CVE-2024-4577 for remote code execution. Over 1,000 attacks detected globally. GreyNoise researchers warn of a large-scale exploitation of a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-4577 (CVSS 9.8), in PHP. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability to achieve remote code execution on vulnerable servers using Apache and PHP-CGI. The flaw CVE-2024-4577 (CVSS score: 9.8) is a PHP-CGI OS Command Injection Vulnerability. The issue resides in the Best-Fit feature of encoding conversion within the Windows operating system. An attacker can exploit the flaw to bypass protections…

Standing in the midst of a humming control room, you might see a row of status indicators flash green across multiple screens, each representing some far-flung sensor in a city’s water treatment network or a valve actuator in a manufacturing plant. At a distance, it’s an awe-inspiring testament to modern operational technology (OT). But among many professionals—especially those who grew up in a pre-internet era of SCADA panels and purely offline PLCs—there’s a persistent belief that ‘air-gapping’ or old-school perimeter firewalls will keep malicious actors at bay. Today, with entire supply chains turning digital, that belief is aging fast. In…