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 In light of the dynamic threat landscape of today's world, AI is not just a defense tool anymore. Cyber-attacks increasingly depend on AI to create more intelligent, intelligent, and sophisticated attacks that may be evasive to classic detection. It is thus imperative now that cybersecurity professionals and organizations learn the dynamics of AI-based threats and render defense against the same possible.   The Rise of AI Malware AI malware is harmful code which employs machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques to make it stronger and harder to detect. Pre-programmed actions are performed by conventional malware, but AI malware learns from surroundings and adapts in a bid not to be detected.   Unlike conventional threats, AI malware can: Morphing and adapting at runtime: With polymorphism methods, AI malware may change the format of its code or actions to evade detection by signatures. Bypassing sandboxing and scanning environments: Sophisticat...

As technology continues to evolve, quantum computing is soon going to reach a tipping point where it can make existing cryptographic systems redundant. Against this new backdrop, post-quantum cryptography has emerged as a cornerstone of the future that is cyber-resilient. But what is post-quantum cryptography, and why does it matter? What is Post-Quantum Cryptography? Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) are quantum computer and classical computer attack-resistant cryptographic schemes. Unlike RSA and elliptic-curve cryptography (ECC), which are founded on problems such as prime factorization and discrete logarithms, PQC schemes are constructed from math challenges that are resistant to quantum computers, including: 1. Lattice-based cryptography 2. Code-based cryptography 3. Multivariate polynomial equations 4. Hash-based signatures The schemes work to design quantum-safe encryption so data will never be compromised in a post-quantum world. Why Now, So Important? The danger is present. Nati...

As the world becomes increasingly digital by the minute, protection for sensitive information is more important than ever. With the record-breaking developments in the field of computer science, those ancient cryptographically safe techniques protecting our information are at risk due to the enormous power of quantum computing. What is Post-Quantum Cryptography? Post-quantum cryptography is a cryptographic technique that are quantum-resistant against the spectacular calculation power of quantum computers. Quantum computers will make the existing types of encryptions like RSA and ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) securing web banking to ordinary messages obsolete. Classical cryptography depends upon the infeasibility of particular mathematical challenges, such as large-number factorization or computation of discrete logarithms. Quantum computers based on quantum bits (qubits) rather than classical bits may solve such challenges significantly faster, proportional to just a part of the ti...

Scammers in the digital world today are shockingly intelligent, using upgraded technological means to play on the trust and sentiments of the simple-minded innocent. The case of Anne, a 53-year-old Frenchwoman, did unfold into one such heart-wrenching case involving AI-generated images of Hollywood star Brad Pitt. A Journey of Heartache Anne's ordeal started in September 2023, at a very difficult time in her life. Recently divorced and at her lowest, she was seeking someone to reach out to and support her. When she got a message on Instagram from a person claiming to be Brad Pitt's mother, she was immediately skeptical, but hope quickly overshadowed that skepticism. Could it be that a world-famous actor was reaching out to her? The Deceptive Charm The fraudsters took advantage of Anne's emotions very cleverly. They produced pictures of Brad Pitt using AI technology, creating images that were extremely realistic. The pictures showed Brad in heartbreaking situations: lying in...

 In January 2024, the Indian telecom industry was shaken by a massive data breach. A wide-scale attack on major telecom providers exposed about 1.8 terabytes of data, which consisted of around 750 million records and touched 85% of the Indian population. Names, mobile numbers, addresses, and probably Aadhaar information were leaked. Root Cause This was due to vulnerabilities in the data security systems of telecom service providers. Among these cyberhackers were CyboDevil and UNIT8200. Without permission, they accessed confidential information. Effects The hack had various grave impacts: Financial Loss: The data leaked contained the serious risks of financial fraud and identity theft. Identity Theft: This attack left millions of people with the risk of identity theft due to their leaked personal information. Cyber Attacks: The hacking exposed the vulnerability in the data infrastructures of the government and telecom department, which are going to be used in major attacks in the ...

Everyone in this digital life has realized that cyber threats change every day with extremely sophisticated attacks. However, one of the common methods by cybercriminals is a " brute force attack ." Though simple and effective in their methodology, it poses quite a big risk to individuals and organizations. What is this brute force attack, then, and how do you protect yourself? What is a Brute Force Attack? This type of hacking is known as a brute force attack where an attacker attempts all combinations of guesses, even through time-consuming procedures, in an attempt to try to figure out passwords, encryption keys, or other secret information. Hackers use automated tools that will check systematically all sorts of combinations until they guess the right one. A simple approach might sound weaker than others, but its strength rests upon perseverance and the exploitation of inadequate security measures. How Do Brute Force Attacks Work? Brute force hackers usually hit login page...