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Tournament: Core NetworkAttendance options: face-to-faceRegistration: All students enrolled in the 4-6-day course are eligible to play Netwars for free. Registering for this event is made through the SANS account dashboard during the week of the event.About the Core Network: With the most comprehensive network range, this ultimate multidisciplinary cyber range enhances the most diverse cyber skills. This range is perfect for moving forward your cybersecurity skills in today’s dynamic threat situation. The winning team and the top five solo players from all core network tournaments will be offered the opportunity to compete in the annual SANS Core Netwars Tournament of…
The recent Brian Epstein biopic Midas Mann, a film about the Beatles manager, debuts on a startup that charges itself “Shopify for filmmakers” rather than on platforms like Netflix or Amazon. I did. So, what might you ask? The answer is that the new platform, Olyn, claims to provide a new model of film and video distribution that leans towards the power of social referrals to spread “a la carte” streaming content. The scale of production that is downwards from Hollywood’s big hit can use the platform, but the company is a game changer in the independent film industry that…
The US and Russia confirmed that their top representatives will meet in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. High-ranking US and Russian officials held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday, striving to lay the foundation for peace negotiations, the US State Department and the Kremlin confirmed on Monday. Yuri Ushakov, foreign policy adviser to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin, were scheduled to travel to the Saudi Arabian capital, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The State Department said it will meet envoys of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike…
The UK steel industry companies are being supported by the government as the business secretary begins planning steel consultations. This examines the long-term issues facing the UK steel industry, including high power costs, unfair trading practices and scrap metal recycling to protect the UK’s Industrial Heartland employment and living standards. I will. Up to £2.5 billion will be placed to support the steel industry, including the National Wealth Fund. This could benefit areas in the UK, including Scunthorpe, Rotherham, Red Car, Yorkshire and Scotland. This will be spent on initiatives that will give the industry a long future, including electric…
Feb 17, 2025Ravie LakshmananCyber Threats / Cybersecurity Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity News Recap. Discover how cyber attackers are using clever tricks like fake codes and sneaky emails to gain access to sensitive data. We cover everything from device code phishing to cloud exploits, breaking down the technical details into simple, easy-to-follow insights. ⚡ Threat of the Week Russian Threat Actors Leverage Device Code Phishing to Hack Microsoft Accounts — Microsoft and Volexity have revealed that threat actors with ties to Russia are leveraging a technique known as device code phishing to gain unauthorized access to victim accounts, and use…
February 17, 2025Ravi LakshmananThreat Intelligence/Cyber Attack Cybersecurity researchers are shedding light on a new Golang-based backdoor that uses Telegram as a mechanism for command and control (C2) communications. Netskope Threat Labs, which detailed the features of the malware, explained that it is probably of Russian origin. “Malware is compiled with Golang and when executed it works like a backdoor,” Leandro Fróes said in an analysis published last week. “The malware appears to be still in development, but it’s working perfectly.” When booted, the backdoor is designed to check if it is running under a specific location and to see if…
In addition to the epic India-Pakistan clash on February 23, Australia will meet England and Afghanistan will make their debut match in the tournament.The ICC Champions Trophy begins on Wednesday, with the world’s top eight teams competing in Pakistan, the UAE, and Dubai for the prestigious title. Below are three highly anticipated matches in the group phase of the 50-over tournament: Australia vs England (February 22): The Great Ash rival will collide at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. 1 Day International (ODI) World Cup Holder Australia has dominated against older opponents in the latest 50-over matches, winning the previous…
According to the delegation, the Taliban is seeking “dignified” global interactions when building “strong” and “developed” Afghanistan.According to East Asian countries’ media, the Taliban delegation, the first visit by the Afghanistan-controlled group, has arrived in Japan. A delegation consisting of diplomacy, education, economics and health authorities arrived for a week’s visit on Sunday, the Asano Shinbun newspaper reported. The visit is unusual for the Taliban, and its diplomatic trip had previously approached Afghanistan since it regained power in 2021. Taliban representatives are expected to seek humanitarian support and potentially discuss diplomatic relations with Japanese officials. Latif Nazari, deputy minister of…
Chinese leaders meet corporate leaders amidst slowdowns and high economic challenges of youth unemployment.Chinese President Xi Jinping met top corporate leaders at a business symposium in Beijing, including Alibaba co-founder Jack MA, state media reported. Since taking power over a decade ago, XI has consistently tried to strengthen the role of state enterprises in the world’s second largest economy, warning against the “disorderly” expansion of the private sector. However, last week’s report said he is preparing to meet business celebrities to combat the slow economy, which is plagued by the real estate crisis, sustained low consumption and youth unemployment rates.…
On Saturday, South Korean officials temporarily restricted the Chinese AI Lab Deepseek app from being downloaded from domestic app stores, waiting to be evaluated for how Chinese companies process user data. The Privacy Commission (PIPC) said that Chinese apps can be downloaded if they comply with South Korea’s privacy laws and make necessary changes. The restrictions do not affect the use of existing apps and web services within the country. However, data protection authorities said they are “strongly advising” current users not to enter personal information into DeepSeek until a final decision is made. Following the release of Deepseek services…