What happens when your organization’s domain name expires or changes? Expired domains don’t simply disappear, and they can even become attack routes into your organization. Recent news out of Belgium has highlighted the potential danger, with hundreds of expired domain names and email addresses of government services being found available for purchase online.

Law enforcement agencies worldwide have coordinated to take down one of the world’s largest hacker forums, scoring a victory against cybercrime. BreachForums, a notorious marketplace for stolen data, was seized by the authorities on Wednesday, according to a message on its website.

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The realm of hacktivism is rapidly expanding, its contours continually shifting and adapting to the geopolitical climate. Within this dynamic landscape, specific regions and industry sectors face heightened risks. Hacktivism, by its very essence, thrives in the public eye, as its actors strive to effect political or social change.

According to Gartner, the global market for cloud infrastructure services increased by 30% in 2022, exceeding $100 billion for the first time. AWS and Azure account for almost two-thirds of this figure. While many organizations benefit from these platforms, the popularity of the cloud can also present significant security challenges.

Cuttlefish malware targets SOHO routers, nation states and cybercriminals share compromised networks, and threat actors use Docker Hub to spread malware and phishing scams.

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We have all become pretty familiar with our smartphones due to the amount of time we spend on them. According to recent data, the average user spends 3 hours and 15 minutes on their phones every day. As a result, the chance of you noticing something is not quite right with your phone is quite high. However, knowing the cause of the problem and how to fix it can be slightly more difficult. Is your iPhone behaving strangely due to outdated software, age, or hardware problem?

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Microsoft Windows is the world’s most widely used desktop operating system (OS). It accounts for more than 70% of market share as of February 2024, according to market research firm Statista, and can be found on more than 1.4 billion active devices. As with any software vendor, Microsoft continuously evolves their OS with the release of updated versions that offer new features and functionality.