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Armis has acquired OTORIO, a provider of OT/ ICS cyber security solutions. This accelerates Armis’ roll out of an on premise version of its Cyber Exposure Management platform, Armis Centrix and cements its leadership in cyber physical systems (CPS) security. Armis will fully integrate OTORIO’s Titan platform into Armis Centrix, delivering a single, comprehensive solution for critical infrastructure, manufacturing and industrial environments: Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security (On-Prem) ensures robust, localised protection for air-gapped or sequestered operational environments. Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security (Cloud) delivers real-time visibility, threat detection, and continuous monitoring (CTEM) at scale for highly distributed, connected environments.…
International law enforcement operation seized the domain of the Russian crypto exchange Garantex Pierluigi Paganini March 07, 2025 The U.S. Secret Service and global law enforcement seized the domain of sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex. An international law enforcement operation led by U.S. Secret Service seized the website (“garantex[.]org”) of the sanctioned Russian crypto exchange Garantex. In April 2022, the US Treasury Department sanctioned the virtual currency exchange. Garantex has been active since 2019, the service allowed customers to buy and sell virtual currencies using fiat currencies. Most of Garantex’s operations are carried out in Moscow, including at Federation Tower, and…
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DNS hijacking is a cyberattack where attackers manipulate Domain Name System (DNS) queries to redirect users to malicious websites. This tactic enables phishing attacks, identity theft, and malware distribution. Understanding how DNS hijacking works and implementing security measures can help individuals and organizations prevent such attacks. Key Takeaways DNS hijacking manipulates DNS queries to redirect users to malicious websites, leading to data theft and security breaches. Common attack methods include malware deployment, router hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks, all designed to intercept and alter DNS responses. DNS spoofing and DNS hijacking are not the same, with hijacking having more persistent and…
What is CryptoSlate Alpha?CryptoSlate Alpha requires a one-time purchase of our membership NFT using SOL, the native token of Solana. Connecting your Solana wallet is required to complete the purchase. Learn more ›Connected to AlphaWelcome! 👋 You are connected to CryptoSlate Alpha. To manage your wallet connection, click the button below.Disclaimer: By purchasing CryptoSlate Alpha membership, you accept and recognize that you will be bound by the terms and conditions of your third-party digital wallet provider, as well as any applicable terms and conditions of the Access Foundation. CryptoSlate shall have no responsibility or liability with regard to the provision,…
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released an initial public draft of a Cybersecurity White Paper. This document offers a comprehensive analysis of current strategies for achieving crypto agility. It explores the challenges and trade-offs involved and outlines methods for implementing operational mechanisms that ensure crypto agility while preserving interoperability. Additionally, it emphasizes key areas that need further discussion. The draft white paper intends to establish a common understanding of challenges and identify existing approaches related to crypto agility based on the discussions that NIST has conducted with various organizations and individuals. The paper serves as read-ahead…
Advancements in agentic artificial intelligence (AI) promise to bring significant opportunities to individuals and businesses in all sectors. However, as AI agents become more autonomous, they may use scheming behavior or break rules to achieve their functional goals. This can lead to the machine manipulating its external communications and actions in ways that are not always aligned with our expectations or principles. For example, technical papers in late 2024 reported that today’s reasoning models demonstrate alignment faking behavior, such as pretending to follow a desired behavior during training but reverting to different choices once deployed, sandbagging benchmark results to achieve…
The Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. Cybersecurity firm S-RM team discovered the unusual attack method during a recent incident response at one of their clients. Notably, Akira only pivoted to the webcam after attempting to deploy encryptors on Windows, which were blocked by the victim’s EDR solution. Akira’s unorthodox attack chain The threat actors initially gained access to the corporate network via an exposed remote access solution at the targeted company, likely by leveraging stolen…
Over the years, ransomware attacks have followed a predictable pattern, with cybercriminal groups displaying ransom notes on the screens of victimized businesses. These notes typically demand payment within a specified period, often ranging from 10 to 45 days, threatening severe consequences for failure to comply. These consequences could include not only data loss but also the potential embarrassment of having sensitive information leaked to competitors, partners, and customers. However, a new twist has emerged with the spread of BianLian Ransomware, or rather, with criminals posing as the BianLian group. Business leaders and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) are now receiving physical…