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Can Blockchain Fix Cross-Border Payment Delays? Nexo and Sphere Think So Why do international business payments still take days to settle in a world of instant digital transactions? The global cross-border payment system, dominated by traditional banking infrastructure, remains slow, costly, and dependent on intermediaries. Settlement times can stretch from three days to a week, with fees ranging between 3-7% per transaction, according to the World Bank. For businesses in regions with volatile currencies—such as Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico—these delays and costs compound financial risk and liquidity challenges. Nexo, a premier digital assets wealth platform, has announced a strategic partnership…

The Qilin ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack at Lee Enterprises that disrupted operations on February 3, leaking samples of data they claim was stolen from the company. The threat actors have now threatened to leak all the allegedly stolen data on March 5, 2025, unless a ransom demand is paid. Lee Enterprises is a US-based media company that owns and operates over 77 daily newspapers, 350 publications, digital media platforms, and marketing services. The company’s primary focus is local news and advertising, with its digital audience reaches tens of millions monthly. In a filing with the U.S. Securities…

In this Help Net Security video, Nathan Parks, Senior Research Specialist at Gartner, discusses their recent research, revealing that only 14% of security leaders effectively balance data security with business goals. 35% of leaders are focused on securing data, while 21% prioritize using data for business objectives. Only one in seven organizations can do both effectively, risking increased vulnerability to cyber threats and operational inefficiencies. Gartner recommends that security and risk management leaders take five actions to align business needs to data security and achieve data protection and business enablement goals. Reduce governance-related friction for the business by using a…

Artificial intelligence technology continues to pick up speed in what it can do and how it’s being implemented. What strategies are agencies using to better achieve their mission? During this webinar, you will gain the unique perspective of top government technology experts: Jonathan (Jon) Elliott, Deputy Director, Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell, Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), Department of Defense Ramesh Menon, Chief Technology Officer, Defense Intelligence Agency Susan Davenport, Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer, Air Force (Invited) Stuart Blair Wagner, Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer, Navy (Invited) Mark Munsell, Chief Artificial Officer, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency…

Cisco fixed command injection and DoS flaws in Nexus switches Pierluigi Paganini February 28, 2025 Cisco addressed command injection and denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in some models of its Nexus switches. Cisco released security updates to address command injection and DoS vulnerabilities in Nexus switches, including a high-severity flaw. The most severe issue, tracked as CVE-2025-20111 (CVSS Score of 7.4), resides in the health monitoring diagnostics of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode. An unauthenticated, adjacent attacker could exploit the issue to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a denial…

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In today’s digital age, the line between reality and digital fabrication is increasingly blurred, thanks to the rise of deepfake technology. Deepfakes, sophisticated audio manipulations, are becoming a growing concern as they become more realistic and harder to detect. The impact of a deepfake scam can be life-altering, with victims reporting losses ranging from $250 to over half a million dollars. And while not all AI content is created with malicious intent, the ability to know if a video is real or fake helps consumers make smart and well-informed decisions.   “Knowledge is power, and this has never been more…

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Phishing attacks have all kinds of lures. And many are so tried and true that it makes them easy to spot. The target of a phishing attack is you. More specifically, your personal info and your money. Whether a scammer reaches out by email, with a text, or through a direct message, that’s what they’re after. And with a link, they whisk you off to a sketchy site designed to take them from you. Just how much phishing is going on? To date, we’ve identified more than half a billion malicious sites out there. A number that grows daily. Because…