On Thursday, Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced a significant operation resulting in the seizure of 107 internet domains linked to state-sponsored cybercriminals in Russia. These domains were reportedly used to facilitate computer fraud and abuse targeting American citizens. Details of the Operation by Microsoft and U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco…
Category: Cyber Security
How Apple’s Private Cloud Compute Is Enhancing Security for AI
Apple Intelligence is now available with the release of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18. One of the most intriguing features of Apple Intelligence is the Private Cloud Compute system, which is designed to secure user data from unauthorized access, even from Apple itself. This article provides a clear and straightforward explanation of how…
Google Enhances Pixel Device Security Against Baseband Attacks
Google has announced the implementation of various security measures in its latest Pixel devices to address the increasing threat of baseband security attacks. The cellular baseband, or modem, is a critical processor responsible for managing connectivity across various networks, including LTE, 4G, and 5G, by interfacing with mobile phone cell towers over radio frequencies. Addressing…
Cloudflare Mitigated DDoS Attack Reaching 3.8 Tbps
Matthew Prince, the CEO of Cloudflare, recently disclosed that the company has encountered an unprecedented DDoS attack, which peaked at a staggering 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and 2.14 billion packets per second (Pps). Notably, this attack targeted a yet-to-be-named customer of an undisclosed hosting provider that relies on Cloudflare’s services. Furthermore, this incident highlights…