2025 Digital Security
TeleMessage: A Breach That Exposed Cloud Trust and National Security Risks TeleMessage, marketed as a [...]
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2025 Digital Security
Understanding Targeted Attacks of APT36 SpearPhishing India APT36 cyberespionage campaigns against India represent a focused [...]
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Russian Espionage Hacking Tools: Discovery and Initial Findings Russian espionage hacking tools were uncovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on August 29, 2024, during an investigation prompted by unusual activity on Mongolian government websites. These sites had been compromised for several months. Russian hackers, linked to the SVR, embedded sophisticated malware into these sites […]
Background: The Foundations of Quantum Security in AES-256 Understanding AES-256 in Classical Cryptography AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), especially its 256-bit variant, provides robust protection for sensitive data. The robustness of AES-256 arises from the complexity of its encryption operations, which require a 256-bit key. This key length makes brute-force attacks nearly impossible on classical computers. […]
Telegram and Cybersecurity: A Critical Moment On August 24, 2024, French authorities arrested Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, at Le Bourget airport in Paris. This event marks a turning point in how authorities handle cybersecurity and hold tech leaders accountable. The arrest highlights the ongoing struggle to balance user privacy with national […]
Understanding the Impact and Evolution of Side-Channel Attacks in Modern Cybersecurity Side-channel attacks, also known as side-channel exploitation, involve intercepting electromagnetic emissions from HDMI cables to capture and reconstruct the data displayed on a screen. These attacks, which were previously limited to analog signals like VGA, have now become possible on digital signals thanks to […]
UN Cybersecurity Treaty Establishes Global Cooperation The UN has actively taken a historic step by agreeing on the first-ever global cybercrime treaty. This significant agreement, outlined by the United Nations, demonstrates a commitment to enhancing global cybersecurity. The treaty paves the way for stronger international collaboration against the escalating threat of cyberattacks. As we examine […]
ITAR’s Scope and Impact on Dual-Use Encryption What is ITAR and How Does It Apply to Dual-Use Encryption? ITAR plays a critical role in regulating dual-use encryption technologies. It controls the export of items listed on the United States Munitions List (USML), which includes certain encryption systems. These regulations apply when encryption technologies can be […]
Legal Framework and Key Terminology in Encryption Dual-Use Regulation Definition of Dual-Use Encryption under EU Regulation Under EU Regulation 2021/821, encryption technologies are classified as dual-use items due to their potential applications in both civilian and military contexts. Key terms such as “cryptography,” “asymmetric algorithm,” and “symmetric algorithm” are essential for understanding how these regulations […]
Critical OpenVPN Vulnerabilities Pose Global Security Risks OpenVPN security vulnerabilities have come to the forefront, affecting millions of users globally. Microsoft recently highlighted these critical flaws, which are present in the widely-used open-source project OpenVPN. This project integrates with routers, firmware, PCs, mobile devices, and smart devices. Attackers could exploit these flaws to execute remote […]
IK Rating Guide: Understanding the IK Rating System The IK Rating Guide clearly defines the international standard IEC 62262. This standard classifies the degree of protection that enclosures provide against mechanical impacts. The rating system is crucial for industries where equipment needs to withstand physical stress. Ratings range from IK01, which indicates minimal protection, to […]
