As part of its initiatives to enhance public services and modernize government processes, Jordan has approved the 2025 Blockchain Technology Policy. The Jordanian Council of Ministers unveiled a new policy to improve service delivery to citizens, cut expenses, and streamline…
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Solana Pioneers Quantum Resistance in Blockchain Technology
There is no denying that Solana, one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks, has introduced a groundbreaking security feature called the Winternitz Vault. This feature will protect digital assets from quantum computing threats while maintaining the platform’s high performance. Solana…
Crypto Dealers Targeted in Alarming Kidnapping and Extortion Cases
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Recent incidents have revealed a troubling trend of cryptocurrency dealers being targeted for kidnappings and extortion. These cases underline the risks associated with the growing prominence of the cryptocurrency sector. French authorities recently rescued a 56-year-old…
Phishing Campaign Impersonating SSA Deploys Remote Access Tool
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Hackers have launched a sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) to deliver the ConnectWise Remote Access Tool (RAT), according to a report by Cofense Intelligence. This operation, active since September 2024 and…
Las Vegas Tesla Cybertruck Explosion: How Data Transformed the Investigation
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>After a rented Tesla Cybertruck caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Tesla’s advanced data systems became a focal point in the investigation. The explosion, which resulted in a fatality, initially raised concerns…
Hackers Use PhishWP to Steal Payment Info on WordPress Sites
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious WordPress plugin called PhishWP that transforms legitimate websites into tools for phishing scams. This plugin allows attackers to set up fake payment pages mimicking trusted services like Stripe, tricking users into divulging sensitive…
T-Mobile Thwarts Cyberattack Amid Growing Telecom Threats
Between September and November, T-Mobile successfully defended against a cyberattack attributed to the Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon. Unlike previous incidents, this time, no data was compromised. However, the attack highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the U.S. telecom sector. …
Millions of Email Servers Found Vulnerable in Encryption Analysis
In a new study published by ShadowServer, it was revealed that 3.3 million POP3 (Post Office Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) servers are currently at risk of network sniffing attacks because they are not encrypting their data…
Security Experts Warn of Brushing Scam Involving Unsolicited Packages
Online shopping is something that we all love. It is time-efficient, convenient, and frequently results in the best offers and savings. However, since many people are busy with online shopping, con artists are also trying to find ways to…
Malicious Chrome Extension Mimics Popular Tool, Poses Threat to Users’ Data
Cybersecurity concerns are growing as malicious browser extensions target unsuspecting users. One such case involves the removal of the popular EditThisCookie extension, which had over 3 million downloads, from the Chrome Web Store due to its reliance on the…