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Understanding Deepfake Vishing Attacks and How to Combat Them

Understanding Deepfake Vishing Attacks and How to Combat Them

As technology advances, so do the methods of fraudsters who are increasingly using AI to clone voices for convincing scam calls. These deepfake vishing attacks can mimic a familiar voice, persuading targets to share sensitive information or transfer funds. Both researchers and government agencies have raised alarms about the growing

Risque SVG Images: The Undercover Agents of Malware

Risque SVG Images: The Undercover Agents of Malware

In an unsettling trend, numerous adult websites have been leveraging malware camouflaged within .svg image files to surreptitiously amass likes on Facebook. This digital subterfuge signifies a novel twist in the way unsavory actors are compromising user security. Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg) is a file format known for its adaptability

TETRA Encryption Vulnerabilities Uncovered

TETRA Encryption Vulnerabilities Uncovered

Recent research has unveiled a critical vulnerability in the encryption algorithms used in TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) standards, widely deployed across global police forces and military operations. This vulnerability was first discovered by Dutch researchers Carlo Meijer, Wouter Bokslag, and Jos Wetzels from Midnight Blue security firm, who found a

Apple's Smart Home Ambitions: New Robots and Security Innovations

Apple's Smart Home Ambitions: New Robots and Security Innovations

Apple's ambitions in the smart home market appear to be expanding significantly. Recent reports suggest that alongside anticipated products like the HomePod with a screen, Apple is exploring more advanced technology, including an innovative "tabletop robot." This device is rumored to resemble an iPad affixed to

Why Rooftop Solar Is Now a National Security Concern

Why Rooftop Solar Is Now a National Security Concern

Picture this: a determined intruder parks near a home, cracks the Wi‑Fi, and tinkers with the gray box on the wall—the solar inverter that converts rooftop power into household electricity. It’s far-fetched for most people, but the scenario captures why home energy gear is suddenly part of

Russia Restricts Encrypted Calls on WhatsApp and Telegram

Russia Restricts Encrypted Calls on WhatsApp and Telegram

The Russian government has commenced blocking calls made via WhatsApp and Telegram, citing that the encryption used by these platforms to safeguard user communications contradicts the country's information-sharing mandates for tech companies. Both messaging services boast approximately 100 million users within Russia, according to recent reports. The Kremlin&

Solar Rooftops: A Growing National Security Concern

Solar Rooftops: A Growing National Security Concern

In an age where renewable energy and technological advancements intersect, the humble solar rooftop has transformed into a focal point of national security. Initially simple power converters, modern solar inverters have become a critical backbone of home energy systems, yet they also present new cybersecurity challenges. At the heart of