As cloud adoption soars, threat groups like LUCR-3 Scattered Spider and Oktapus are mastering new ways to exploit identity management systems(IAMs), making these attacks more frequent and harder to detect. By targeting cloud environments and leveraging human vulnerabilities, LUCR-3 compromises identity providers (IDPs) and uses sophisticated techniques to breach organizations. Before we begin, I wanted … Read more
Image Generated with Dalle 3 Introduction: Chinese scientists have recently announced that they have successfully cracked military-grade encryption using a quantum computer with 372 qubits, a significant achievement that underscores the rapid evolution of quantum technology. This breakthrough has sparked concerns across global cybersecurity communities as RSA-2048 encryption—a widely regarded standard—was reportedly compromised. However, while … Read more
Introduction The rapid growth of the fintech industry has brought with it immense opportunities for innovation, but also significant risks in terms of regulatory compliance and real security. Starling Bank, one of the UK’s prominent digital banks, recently faced a £29 million fine in October 2024 from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for serious lapses … Read more
Elastic’s Return to Open Source: The Knight is back to the Pavilion Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch, recently decided to revert to an open-source licensing model after four years of operating under a proprietary license. This decision reflects a shift in strategy that emphasizes community-driven innovation and collaboration. In 2019, Elastic initially adopted a proprietary … Read more