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ForkLog 6 27.04.2021

FSB links SolarWinds attack to dark-web leak

The cyberattack on U.S. government systems via compromised SolarWinds software became possible due to neglecting vulnerabilities, according to the FSB's IT structure.

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ForkLog 11 27.04.2021

Microsoft and Intel sharpen detection of hidden crypto miners

Intel threat-detection technology has been integrated into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to enable rapid detection of crypto-mining malware.

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ForkLog 25 16.04.2021

Troll factory-linked cryptocurrency addresses hit by U.S. sanctions

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added a number of cryptocurrency addresses to the sanctions list, linked to individuals and entities believed to have aided Russian intelligence services in meddling in the U.S. elections and disseminating disinformation.

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ForkLog 27 04.03.2021

Brave to launch private search engine.

The privacy-focused Brave browser plans to launch its own search engine for desktop and mobile.

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ForkLog 21 25.01.2021

Hackers escalate attempts to steal Telegram channels using a Trojan

Telegram channel owners have increasingly been receiving messages from criminals containing malware that can hijack their accounts.

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ForkLog 22 23.01.2021

WhatsApp Troubles, $150 Million for Ryuk Operators and Other Cybersecurity News

We’ve gathered the most important cybersecurity news from the last two weeks.

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ForkLog 10 13.01.2021

Russian banks warn of cyber threats in rollout of the digital ruble

The launch of the digital ruble is associated with cybersecurity risks and potential outflows of client funds from banks. This is evidenced by data from a study by the Association of Russian Banks (ABR), reported by RIA Novosti.

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ForkLog 9 27.12.2020

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence

The year 2020 is coming to an end just as it began—hacker attacks, breaches of computer systems and data leaks are recorded almost daily.

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ForkLog 18 26.12.2020

Ledger data leaked online; malware masquerading as Cyberpunk 2077 and other cybersecurity developments

We have gathered the most important cybersecurity news of the week.

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ForkLog 8 11.12.2020

Vitalik Buterin: The community is ignoring wallet-security questions

The cryptocurrency industry pays insufficient attention to wallet security. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin voiced this view at the laBITconf 2020 blockchain conference.

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ForkLog 8 09.12.2020

End-to-end encryption under threat? How and why governments seek access to our messages

In early November, in the wake of the Vienna attack, reports surfaced of a possible EU ban on end-to-end encryption.

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ForkLog 11 17.11.2020

Twitter to appoint one of the world’s most famous hackers as head of security

Twitter is set to appoint Peter Zatko, a cyber-security expert and hacker, as head of security, Reuters reports.

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