Elon Musk’s DOGE isn’t about efficiency — it’s about destruction. We should not let this administration tear down our best defenses against those trying to attack us in cyberspace.
The NSA's "Fifty Years of Mathematical Cryptanalysis (1937–1987)" - Schneier on Security
“Fifty Years of Mathematical Cryptanalysis (1937-1987),” by Glenn F. Stahly, was just declassified—with a lot of redactions—by the NSA. I have not read it yet. If you find anything interesting in the document, please tell us about it in the comments.
Geo-blocking in context: Realities, risks and recommendations | Cyber.gov.au
This guidance is intended for decision makers and cybersecurity practitioners. It highlights what to be aware of when identifying the source of a threat and the potential implications of geo-blocking in a broader cybersecurity strategy.
Another Confluence Bites the Dust: Falling to ELPACO-team Ransomware
Key Takeaways The threat actor first gained entry by exploiting a known vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) on an internet-facing Confluence server, allowing for remote code execution. Using this access…
New 'Defendnot' tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender
A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed.
New 'Defendnot' tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender
A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed.
Friday Squid Blogging: Pet Squid Simulation - Schneier on Security
From Hackaday.com, this is a neural network simulation of a pet squid. Autonomous Behavior: The squid moves autonomously, making decisions based on his current state (hunger, sleepiness, etc.). Implements a vision cone for food detection, simulating realistic foraging behavior. Neural network can make decisions and form associations. Weights are analysed, tweaked and trained by Hebbian learning algorithm. Experiences from short-term and long-term memory can influence decision-making. Squid can create new neurons in response to his environment (Neurogenesis) ...
The crypto exchange is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the hackers’ arrest. Coinbase terminated customer support agents who leaked customer data.
DOGE could scrap identity protections for those impacted by OPM breach, senator warns | FedScoop
Sen. Mark Warner urged OPM’s acting director to ensure identity protection services continue for the more than 21 million individuals affected by the 2015 breach.
Microsoft confirms May Windows 10 updates trigger BitLocker recovery
​Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates.
Feds charge 12 more suspects in RICO case over crypto crime spree
Some of the suspects allegedly “cold-called victims and used social engineering to convince them their accounts were the subject of cyberattacks and the enterprise callers were attempting to help secure their accounts,” according to the DOJ.
Coinbase flips $20M extortion demand into bounty for info on attackers | CyberScoop
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. said cybercriminals bribed insiders to steal data on customers, some of whom were duped into handing over crypto assets.