A 7-Zip vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature was exploited by Russian hackers as a zero-day since September 2024.
According to Trend Micro researchers, the flaw was used in SmokeLoader malware campaigns targeting the Ukrainian government and private organizations in the country.
The Mark of the Web is a Windows security feature designed to warn users that the file they’re about to execute comes from untrusted sources, requesting a confirmation step via an additional prompt. Bypassing MoTW allows malicious files to run on the victim’s machine without a warning.
Microsoft warns that attackers are deploying malware in ViewState code injection attacks using static ASP. NET machine keys found online.
As Microsoft Threat Intelligence experts recently discovered, some developers use ASP.NET validationKey and decryptionKey keys (designed to protect ViewState from tampering and information disclosure) found on code documentation and repository platforms in their own software.
ViewState enables ASP.NET Web Forms to control state and preserve user inputs across page reloads. However, if attackers get the machine key designed to protect it from tampering and information disclosure, they can use it in code injection attacks to craft malicious payloads by attaching crafted message authentication code (MAC).
Moran Cerf disucssess why we dream, and goes deeper into explaining the different versions of the relevance of dreams in life.
FULL INTERVIEW — • moran cerf: neural implants, hacking…
ABOUT MORAN: Prof. Moran Cerf is professor of business at Columbia business school. His academic research uses methods from neuroscience to understand the underlying mechanisms of our psychology, behavior changes, emotion, decisions, and dreams.
Vincent Danen is the Vice President of Product Security at Red Hat.
Cyber threats are an everyday reality. Attackers exploit the unwitting, stealing confidential and sensitive information through online scam campaigns. Data breach prevention is only as strong as the weakest link, and, in most cases, that link is human. As I mentioned in a previous article, it is reported that 74% of data breaches are caused by human error.
According to a 2020 FBI report, there was a 400% spike in cyberattacks during the Covid-19 pandemic. The human element is a significant vulnerability in cybersecurity, often overlooked in favor of technological solutions. Many organizations focus on addressing software vulnerabilities when employees remain the weakest link in the organization’s security program. Even the most secure software, with all vendor security patches applied, is in danger if the human aspect of risk management is neglected.
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Artificial consciousness is the next frontier in AI. While artificial intelligence has advanced tremendously, creating machines that can surpass human capabilities in certain areas, true artificial consciousness represents a paradigm shift—moving beyond computation into subjective experience, self-awareness, and sentience.
In this video, we explore the profound implications of artificial consciousness, the defining characteristics that set it apart from traditional AI, and the groundbreaking work being done by McGinty AI in this field. McGinty AI is pioneering new frameworks, such as the McGinty Equation (MEQ) and Cognispheric Space (C-space), to measure and understand consciousness levels in artificial and biological entities. These advancements provide a foundation for building truly conscious AI systems.
The discussion also highlights real-world applications, including QuantumGuard+, an advanced cybersecurity system utilizing artificial consciousness to neutralize cyber threats, and HarmoniQ HyperBand, an AI-powered healthcare system that personalizes patient monitoring and diagnostics.
However, as we venture into artificial consciousness, we must navigate significant technical challenges and ethical considerations. Questions about autonomy, moral status, and responsible development are at the forefront of this revolutionary field. McGinty AI integrates ethical frameworks such as the Rotary Four-Way Test to ensure that artificial consciousness aligns with human values and benefits society.
Their method scrambles laser beams into chaotic patterns, making decryption impossible without a trained neural network. This innovation could revolutionize cryptography.
Holograms for Next-Level Encryption
As the demand for digital security grows, researchers have developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This advance could pave the way for more secure communication channels, helping to protect sensitive data.
Since July 2024, a phishing campaign in Poland and Germany has used PureCrypter to deploy TorNet via TOR, evading cloud antimalware with advanced anti.
