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Best practices for key derivation
By Marc Ilunga Key derivation is essential in many cryptographic applications, including key exchange, key management, secure communications, and building robust cryptographic primitives. But it’s also easy to get wrong: although standard tools exist for different key derivation needs, our audits often uncover improper uses of these tools that could compromise key security. Flickr’s API…
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Fake Reddit and WeTransfer Sites are Pushing Malware
There are thousands of fake Reddit and WeTransfer webpages that are pushing malware. They exploit people who are using search engines to search sites like Reddit. Unsuspecting victims clicking on the link are taken to a fake WeTransfer site that mimicks the interface of the popular file-sharing service. The ‘Download’ button leads to the Lumma…
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Friday Squid Blogging: On Squid Brains
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Living with AI: The Future We Once Imagined
Living with AI: The Future We Once Imagined Smartphones, smart homes, and virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. Yet, many of us rarely stop to think about the technology behind them. We enjoy the convenience these devices offer, but behind the scenes, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the…
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ExxonMobil Lobbyist Caught Hacking Climate Activists
The Department of Justice is investigating a lobbying firm representing ExxonMobil for hacking the phones of climate activists: The hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm, according to a lawyer representing the U.S. government. The firm, in turn, was allegedly working on behalf of one of the world’s largest oil and gas…
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Securing Your Digital Footprint While Traveling in 2025
In an increasingly connected world, travel relies more on technology than ever. While digital tools enhance convenience, they also create new opportunities for cyber threats. Phishing attacks and malicious links targeting mobile devices are projected to triple compared to previous years as cybercriminals exploit public Wi-Fi networks and insecure booking platforms. To navigate these challenges,…
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How to write an email: succeed in professional email writing
In 2025 email is essential! Especially for formal and professional communications. Particularly in business, emails are still the number one form of communication. So if you are part of a workforce, writing emails is likely an integrated part of your work routine. While composing an email is easy for some, for others knowing how to…
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Cyber Hygiene Checklist for 2025
The digital world has become an inseparable part of our lives and so have the threats that come with it. Cyberattacks are getting smarter, faster, and harder to detect. In 2025, businesses and individuals alike must treat cybersecurity like personal hygiene, a regular routine to stay safe. Cyber hygiene is the practice of maintaining systems,…
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Protect Your Systems: VMware Avi Load Balancer Hit by High-Risk SQL Injection Flaw
Introduction Cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses worldwide, and vulnerabilities in critical software can have dire consequences. A recent high-severity flaw discovered in VMware Avi Load Balancer has raised alarms for IT teams and security professionals. This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-22217, could potentially allow cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information, posing…
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A Thorn in your Security: RCE Flaws discovered in Cacti
Cacti is an open-source network monitoring and graphing tool that helps visualize and track network performance, server health, and device availability. It leverages Round Robin Database Tool (RRD Tool) to store data and generate real-time graphs, making it popular for IT infrastructure monitoring. A critical vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-22604, with a CVSS score of 9.1…