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A user workstation is the most vulnerable point in the infrastructure concerning information security. Users may receive emails on their work accounts that appear to come from a safe source, but contain links to infected sites. It is possible for someone to download a useful utility for work from an unknown source. There are countless scenarios in which malware can infiltrate through users […]
Hello Habr. In recent years, various cities in Russia have started to pay more attention to bicycle infrastructure. The process is, of course, slow and somewhat "creaky" — cars park on bike paths, bike paths often cannot withstand the winter with salt and wear out, and not everywhere can these bike paths be physically placed. Overall, there are problems, but it is encouraging that at least […]
Extended support for Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 — the last supported version from the XP family — ended on April 9, 2019. Thus, products based on Windows NT 5.1 have completely left the market after more than 17.5 years of operation. The era of this operating system has come to an end. Consequently, Windows XP became the "longest-lasting" version of Windows on the market. Its record may […]
Despite the fact that the new WPA3 standard has not yet been fully implemented, security flaws in this protocol allow attackers to crack Wi-Fi passwords. The Wi-Fi Protected Access III (WPA3) protocol was introduced in an attempt to eliminate the technical shortcomings of the WPA2 protocol, which had long been considered insecure and vulnerable to KRACK attacks (Key Reinstallation Attack). Although WPA3 relies on more […]
What if you didn't think very carefully when creating your account and don't want to set up a new one just for a different identifier? Sony has finally provided a solution — now (specifically, starting tomorrow) you can simply change your online ID in PlayStation Network. And it’s free — at least for the first time. To start a new life under a new 'brand' in PSN, […]
Hello, Habr! We have a new important topic — the quality development of IT products. We often discuss at HighLoad++ how to make load-bearing services fast, and at Frontend Conf — a great user interface that doesn’t lag. We regularly have topics on testing, and DevOpsConf talks about integrating different processes, including testing. But when it comes to defining quality as a whole and how to work on it comprehensively — we have not addressed that. We will correct this at QualityConf — we will develop […]
We can remind you of these fantastic ways, but today we prefer to use more familiar methods. Data storage is probably one of the least exciting aspects of computing, yet it is entirely necessary. After all, those who do not remember the past are doomed to recount it. However, data storage is one of the foundations of science and science fiction, forming the basis of […]
RHEL 8 Beta offers developers many new features, which could fill pages with details; however, it's always best to learn by doing. Below, we propose a practical session on the real creation of application infrastructure based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Beta. We'll use Python, a popular programming language among developers, along with Django and PostgreSQL, a common stack for building […]"
Recently, Group-IB reported on the activity of the Android Trojan Gustuff. It primarily operates in international markets, targeting clients of the 100 largest foreign banks, users of 32 major cryptocurrency wallets, and large e-commerce platforms. The developer of Gustuff is a Russian-speaking cybercriminal who goes by the nickname Bestoffer. Until recently, he boasted about his Trojan as a "serious product for knowledgeable people and […]"
On March 25, we opened registration for Linux Quest, a game for fans and experts of the Linux operating system. A bit of statistics: 1,117 people registered for the game, of which 317 found at least one key, 241 successfully completed the task of the first stage, 123 the second, and 70 passed the third stage. Today, our game has come to an end, and […]"
In March 2019, a new sample of macOS malware from the cyber group OceanLotus was uploaded to VirusTotal, a popular online scanning service. The executable backdoor file has the same capabilities as the previously studied version of macOS malware, but its structure has changed, making it more difficult to detect. Unfortunately, we could not find the dropper associated with this sample, […]"
The Flame malware was considered dead after it was discovered by specialists from Kaspersky Lab in 2012. This virus represents a complex system of tools designed for espionage on a national scale. After its public exposure, the operators of Flame attempted to cover their tracks by wiping the virus's presence from infected computers, most of which were located in the Middle […]