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Video The investigation uncovered at least 40,000 phishing domains that were linked to LabHost and tricked victims into handing over their sensitive details 26 Apr 2024 One of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service (Phaas) platforms known as LabHost has been disrupted in a global law enforcement operation, Europol has announced. Authorities from no fewer than 19 countries joined the year-long operation led by the UK’s London Metropolitan Police, and arrested 37 suspects, including those allegedly linked…

Secure Coding Python’s versatility and short learning curve are just two factors that explain the language’s ‘grip’ on cybersecurity Christian Ali Bravo 25 Apr 2024  •  , 3 min. read The Python programming language, born from the creative genius of Guido van Rossum as far back as some 35 years ago, has evolved into a crucial tool for professionals working in various areas, including software development, data science, artificial intelligence and, notably, cybersecurity. Indeed, Python’s…

Video The director of the Apollo 11 movie shares his views about the role of technology in addressing pressing global challenges, as well as why he became involved with Starmus 24 Apr 2024 We speak to Todd Douglas Miller, the director of the Apollo 11 movie and a recipient of the Stephen Hawking medal for science communication, about. what’s unique about Starmus bridging the gap between science and art, two seemingly disparate realms the personal…

Join us as we speak to the Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Michel Mayor about the intersection of technology and scientific discovery, the art of making science accessible to all, and the imperative of nurturing environmental stewardship among the youth. In this short video, Professor Mayor offers his quick takes on: the role of technology in driving scientific progress strategies for communicating complex scientific concepts to the broader public fostering a sense of responsibility among the youth…

Video Dr. Israelian talks about Starmus’s vision and mission, the importance of inspiring and engaging audiences, and the strong sense of community within the Starmus universe 23 Apr 2024 In this exclusive interview, we delve into the heart of the Starmus Festival with Dr. Garik Israelian, an astrophysicist and the visionary force behind the festival. Join us as Dr. Israelian shares his views about Starmus’s vision and mission, the importance of inspiring and engaging audiences,…

ESET researchers have discovered an active espionage campaign targeting Android users with apps primarily posing as messaging services. While these apps offer functional services as bait, they are bundled with open-source XploitSPY malware. We have named this campaign eXotic Visit and have tracked its activities from November 2021 through to the end of 2023. The targeted campaign has been distributing malicious Android apps through dedicated websites and, for some time, through the Google Play store…

Digital Security And is that actually the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe. Phil Muncaster 03 Apr 2024  •  , 5 min. read Much has been made over the past few years about the growing potential in passwordless authentication and passkeys. Thanks to the near-ubiquity of smartphone-based facial recognition, the ability to log into your favorite apps or other services by looking into…

Whenever we’re online, we leave a trail of data behind. As our lives are increasingly intertwined with digital technology, our digital footprints continue to grow larger. Some pieces of data that we generate, such as when posting on social media or purchasing products online, could hold immense value to cybercriminals lurking in the shadows of the internet. Meanwhile, data breaches and leaks remain rampant while cybercriminals hone their craft to exploit the treasure troves of…