Midnight Blizzard Cyberattack against Microsoft and HPE: A detailed analysis of the facts, the impacts and the lessons to learn In 2023 and 2024, two IT giants, Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), which has been using Microsoft 365 as its cloud messaging platform since 2017), fell victim to cyberattacks carried out by a hacker […]
Chinese cyber espionage I-Soon: A data leak reveals the secrets of their hackers Chinese cyber espionage poses a serious threat to the security and stability of the world. Many countries and organizations face hackers who try to steal sensitive information, disrupt critical infrastructure, or influence political outcomes. One of the most active and sophisticated cyber […]
Introduction to BitLocker Security If you use a Windows computer for data storage or processing, securing it is critical. BitLocker provides full-volume encryption using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). This method ensures that your data is unreadable without a decryption key. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) securely manages these keys. This security chip protects your […]
How the attack against Microsoft Exchange on December 13, 2023 exposed thousands of email accounts On December 13, 2023, Microsoft was the target of a sophisticated attack by a hacker group called Lapsus$. This attack exploited another vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange, known as CVE-2023-23415, which allowed the attackers to execute remote code on the email […]
What are Zero-Day Flaws and Why are They Dangerous? A zero-day flaw is a previously unknown vulnerability in software that hackers can exploit before the vendor becomes aware and devises a patch. These vulnerabilities are particularly perilous because there is no existing defense against their exploitation. Cybercriminals can use zero-day flaws to launch sophisticated cyberattacks, […]
What is Stalkerware and Why is it Dangerous? Stalkerware, including known programs like FlexiSpy, mSpy, and Spyera, tracks your location and accesses calls, messages, and photos. These programs can secretly activate your camera or microphone. To counter these invasions, safeguard your digital privacy from stalkerware. Physical access or being tricked into clicking malicious links; often […]
Human Limitations in Strong Passwords: Cybersecurity’s Weak Link Passwords are essential for protecting our data on the Internet. But creating a strong password is not easy. It requires a balance between security and usability. In this article, we will explain what entropy is and how it measures the strength of a password. We will also […]
