March 05, 2024

How is blockchain technology impacting cybersecurity?

Blockchain technology has several key features that bolster cybersecurity.

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Blockchain refers to a decentralized, distributed ledger system that records transactions systematically across a network of computers. Each transaction is grouped into a block containing a unique identifier called a cryptographic hash, which connects it to the preceding block. This linking ensures a seamless and secure flow of information. Two critical properties define the robustness of blockchain.

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News roundup Mon, March 4, 2024

Stories, news, politics and events impacting the network industry during the last week.

1. Bitfrost Linux malware evades detection by posing as VMware domain
2. Crypto users vulnerable to new phishing kit that uses SMS and voice calls
3. Silver SAML attacks successful against identity systems despite Golden SAML defenses
4. Many video doorbell systems are alarmingly easy to hack
5. Biden executive order seeks to ban the sale of Americans’ data to hostile nations
6. LiteSpeed plugin bug puts 4 million WordPress sites at risk
7. FBI, HHS, and CISA warn that ALPHV ransomware gang has sights set on healthcare industry
8. Flaw in popular WordPress plugin puts 200K websites at risk of attack
9. More than 8K subdomains of trusted brands used for spam operation
10. LockBit ransomware defiantly restores operations after law enforcement disruption

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