Category cyber-attacks

Metadata Reveals Authors Behind ICE’s ‘Mega’ Detention Center Plans

A PDF document distributed by officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte’s office has inadvertently revealed sensitive information regarding individuals involved in its creation. This document details a plan to establish large-scale detention and processing centers known as “mega” detention facilities across the…

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How Opening a Malicious PowerPoint File Can Compromise Your PC

In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, a noteworthy malware campaign has emerged, capitalizing on a previously reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office. This particular flaw, identified as CVE-2017-0199, relates to the Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) interface. Although Microsoft issued a patch addressing this vulnerability earlier this year, threat…

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DHS Seeks Unified Search Engine to Identify Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

Department of Homeland Security Consolidates Biometric Technologies Amid Concerns Over Privacy and Data Security The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking significant steps to streamline its biometric technologies by consolidating various systems into a single platform designed to compare faces, fingerprints, iris scans, and other identity metrics. This initiative…

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Alert: Two Menacing Ransomware Strains Have Resurfaced – Safeguard Your Devices!

Ransomware continues to pose a significant threat to both individuals and corporations across the globe, increasingly becoming an impediment for various sectors including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Cyber criminals exploit vulnerabilities to siphon millions from their victims, making this a pressing issue for any business owner. In recent months, several…

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