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To Simulate or Replicate: Crafting Cyber Ranges, (Fri, Jan 31st)

The Good Stuff First This tool is being shared (calling it a tool is generous) due to the number of times last year I had to create fake internet domains. It adds domains and zones to Windows DNS. This was to help with the many student cyber ranges that got ‘sploited [1] in the name of learning.
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Nine out of ten emails are spam

Now, more than ever, users can fall prey to word-perfect AI-created phishing campaigns, subtle BEC messages that sound remarkably like the sender, and highly convincing ploys from trusted vendors with legitimate-looking websites and clean domains, according to VIPRE Security Group. Spam emails overwhelm inboxes The report is based on an analysis of 7.2 billion emails globally in 2024. 9 out of 10 emails were categorised as spam – i.e., unsolicited, unwanted emails or those sent … More → The post Nine out of ten emails are spam appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Infosec products of the month: January 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Absolute Security, Atsign, authID, BackBox, BioConnect, BitSight, BreachLock, Cisco, Commvault, Compliance Scorecard, DataDome, Hiya, IT-Harvest, Lookout, McAfee, Netgear, Oasis Security, and Swimlane. authID PrivacyKey protects users’ biometric identities authID’s Proof solution for onboarding users captures images of physical identification documents and faces, validates both for liveness and authenticity, then matches up the facial images for positive identification. PrivacyKey also features … More → The post Infosec products of the month: January 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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ISC Stormcast For Friday, January 31st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9304, (Fri, Jan 31st)

(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
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Researchers combine holograms and AI to create uncrackable optical encryption system

Researchers developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate.
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Continuing resolution creates doubts agencies can honor OPM’s ‘deferred resignation’ deal

Many federal employees say they’re concerned OPM is using an untested approach for headcount reduction. The post Continuing resolution creates doubts agencies can honor OPM’s ‘deferred resignation’ deal first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Army Secretary nominee pledges to expand Junior ROTC

Army Secretary nominee Daniel Driscoll said he would work to expand the Junior ROTC program as a way to boost recruiting and focus on building cyber workforce. The post Army Secretary nominee pledges to expand Junior ROTC first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Army Secretary nominee pledges to expand Junior ROTC

Army Secretary nominee Daniel Driscoll said he would work to expand the Junior ROTC program as a way to boost recruiting and focus on building cyber workforce. The post Army Secretary nominee pledges to expand Junior ROTC first appeared on Federal News Network.
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SBA resets some small business goals for 2025

The Small Business Administration removed agency specific prime contracting goals for prime awards to small disadvantaged businesses. The post SBA resets some small business goals for 2025 first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Industry Exchange Cyber 2025: Mattermost’s Bill Anderson, Matthew Heideman on how DoD benefits from platform approach to collaboration

Mattermost’s tech experts explain how they create the “connective tissues of information, people and data” for this secure collaboration platform. The post Industry Exchange Cyber 2025: Mattermost’s Bill Anderson, Matthew Heideman on how DoD benefits from platform approach to collaboration first appeared on Federal News Network.
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