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Network vulnerabilities are an increasingly common issue in today’s highly complex computing environments. With exploit attacks appearing faster than ever before, it has become significantly more challenging for organizations to protect against attacks. Only if users could discover these vulnerabilities in their network and proactively get ready before attackers take action, can the losses …
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DARPA Report Finds Vulnerabilities in Blockchain Crypto Transactions
Distributed ledger technologies commonly known as the blockchain, refer to software that stores information on a secure, decentralized network where users need specific cryptographic keys to decrypt and access data. Cryptocurrencies, such as the popular Bitcoin, are networks built on the blockchain, a financial ledger formatted in a sequence of …
Read More »Threat of Quantum computer to Blockchain , Researchers propose Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) and Quantum blockchain
Blockchain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Blockchains which are readable by the public are widely used by cryptocurrencies. Private blockchains have been proposed for business use. Blockchain a transformative decentralized digital currency, a secure payment platform free from government interference, is being considered …
Read More »International cyber diplomacy and security
Information and communication technology present new challenges to international affairs.The scale and speed of technological advancements in cyberspace are unprecedented. As the fourth industrial revolution dawns, bringing with it the reality of big data, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology, the world is entering a new level of more sophisticated hypoconnectivity, …
Read More »Cyber threats and CyberSecurity technology trends
Cyber threats have become an increasingly important issue for businesses and individuals alike. As technology continues to evolve and become more integrated into our daily lives, cyber criminals are finding new and innovative ways to exploit vulnerabilities in the digital world. Cyberattacks are frequent and increasingly complex, perpetrated by …
Read More »Cyber threats of Cryptocurrency and Cryware
Bitcoin is a digital currency that allows for the transfer of payment between two parties, without the help of a bank—and without government oversight. On average, more than 250,000 bitcoin transactions occur every day, and with a market capitalization in excess of $66 billion, bitcoin has become the largest cryptocurrency in …
Read More »GPS III and NTS-3 Satellites will provide higher acccuracy, jam resistance, and new navigation warfare (NAVWAR) capabilities to US DOD
The Global Positioning System (GPS), is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. GPS has become ubiquitous technology that provides real-time …
Read More »India combatting Cyber Attacks from Pakistan, and China, launches Cyber Security Strategy
India has been a target of many cyber attacks, cyber espionage and cyber warfare with fingers often pointing towards China and Pakistan. In India, the government’s Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) tracks and monitors cyber security incidents. According to CERT-In, a total of 14.02 lakh cyber security incidents were …
Read More »Cyber Security of Industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA systems
Industrial control system (ICS) is a collective term used to describe different types of control systems and associated instrumentation, which include the devices, systems, networks, and controls used to operate and/or automate industrial processes. Depending on the industry, each ICS functions differently and are built to electronically manage tasks efficiently. …
Read More »Threat of counterfeit electronic components and Hardware Trojans require new detection technologies
Commercially available ICT solutions present significant benefits including low cost, interoperability, rapid innovation, a variety of product features, and choice among competing vendors. However, the same globalization and other factors that allow for such benefits also increase the risk of a threat event which can directly or indirectly affect the …
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