Cyber attack prevention
The crucial importance of cybersecurity in the education sectorInvest in effective and resilient protections to counter the emerging wave of cyberattacks in educational institutionsThe importance of cybersecurity investment in education cannot be emphasized enough. The expenses associated with a cyber attack can significantly exceed the costs of a solid cyber security strategy. The dangers of networks should never be minimized, especially when thousands of sensitive data are at...
Thwarting ransomware attacksHow modern technology solutions deliver faster, more complete recovery after an attackRansomware attacks are becoming a regular occurrence in today's news, exposing the vulnerability of businesses that depend on data for day-to-day functioning. Not only IT and security professionals, but also business managers are increasingly confronted with this threat.Companies are particularly vulnerable...
BrutePrint: the impact of mobile phone fingerprint vulnerabilitiesA novel, low-cost attack technique bypasses biometric safeguards, leveraging undisclosed vulnerabilities in the mobile fingerprint authentication systemIn recent scientific advancements, an economical method, termed "BrutePrint", has been identified that can exploit fingerprints on mobile phones for unauthorized access and eventual control of the devices. This innovative strategy surpasses the preventative barriers designed to inhibit recurrent unsuccessful...
The Microsoft Bing chatbot is reborn: the initiative of an entrepreneurThrough astute use of AI, Cristiano Giardina brings the unique personality of the Sydney chatbot to life, highlighting the potential and risks of manipulating generative language patternsMicrosoft Bing Chatbot, known for its unique and peculiar personality known as Sydney, seemed to have lost its essence when the tech giant decided to terminate its distinctive functioning. However, a reimagined version of the bot, complete with its quirky nature, has been brought back to life thanks...
The European Union launches a 71 million euro tender for IT securityNew opportunities for operational and technical capacity building: call for proposals by September 2023 under the European Digital Work Program 2023-2024The European Cyber Security Authority (ECCC) and the European Commission have recently launched a new call for projects, with a total value of 71 million euros. This call is part of the European Digital Work Program 2023-2024 and aims to implement cyber security measures to enhance operational cooperation...
Cyber attacks halved in one yearMedical device alert: let's not let our guard downCyber attacks in Italy are declining in early 2023. However, the risk associated with medical devices is increasing. Exprivia brings it back.The IT consulting firm has seen a 50% drop in cyberattacks over the previous year. But despite this positive data, experts warn that we must not let our guard down.In...
Critical vulnerability affects Samsung devices: CISA alertThe US cyber security agency reports a new flaw affecting Samsung devices with Android 11, 12 and 13. The risk is the circumvention of the ASLR protection system, fearing possible targeted attacksThe US government agency specializing in infrastructure and cyber security, known as the US Infrastructure and Cyber Security Agency (CISA), recently reported a new entry in its Catalog of Known and Exploited Vulnerabilities. This vulnerability, labeled CVE-2023-21492 and with a CVSS severity score of...
How to defend yourself against online scams and protect our privacyThe advice of Nunzia Ciardi, an expert in computer securityNunzia Ciardi is the deputy director of the National Cybersecurity Agency, the body responsible for preventing and countering the cyber attacks that threaten our country. He will participate in the Parole_Ostili festival in Trieste, where he will talk about how to be aware of the risks and opportunities...