Information Security

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Memory-Scraping Malware: Protecting Against RAM Scrapers in the Cybersecurity Landscape

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Memory scraping malware targets the RAM of a system, as opposed to traditional malware that often targets files or other storage systems. The memory (RAM) is where the most sensitive, transient data resides, such as decrypted payment information and user credentials. RAM scrapers extract this sensitive data directly from running processes or application memory spaces before it can be encrypted or otherwise secured. This makes RAM scraping a particularly effective approach for cybercriminals intent on bypassing typical security measures, such as encrypted storage.

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Key Recovery Attacks: Safeguarding Encryption Keys in the Digital Age

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Key recovery attacks refer to attempts by malicious actors to retrieve encryption keys used to secure data within an organisation. By obtaining these keys, attackers can decrypt sensitive information, impersonate legitimate users, or perform unauthorised operations, leading to potential data breaches and other cyber risks. These attacks typically target encryption keys stored insecurely, in compromised systems, or within weakly protected environments.

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IoT Replay Attacks: Safeguarding Business Integrity and Security

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An IoT replay attack occurs when a malicious actor intercepts communication between IoT devices and replays this data to execute unauthorised actions. These attacks can exploit weaknesses in communication protocols, allowing the attacker to impersonate a legitimate user, manipulate data, or gain unauthorised access to sensitive information.

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IoT Ransomware: The Emerging Threat to Enterprise Operations and How to Mitigate It

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IoT ransomware operates similarly to traditional ransomware but targets IoT devices instead of conventional endpoints like computers or servers. Once IoT ransomware gains access to an IoT device, it can:

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Internet Routing Attacks: Understanding the Risks and Defending Network Integrity

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Internet routing attacks occur when attackers manipulate routing protocols, particularly BGP, to hijack or redirect traffic. Given that BGP is a decentralised protocol, it is vulnerable to trust-based manipulations where network operators accept routing announcements from each other. Routing attacks fall into several categories, including IP prefix hijacking, route leaking, and BGP miscreants-in-the-middle attacks. These attacks can lead to severe consequences, from data theft to the disruption of critical services.

### Key Types of Routing Attacks:

– **IP Prefix Hijacking**: An attacker announces IP prefixes belonging to another network, causing traffic to reroute to the attacker’s network.
– **Route Leaking**: Misconfigurations or malicious intent cause traffic to route through unintended paths, often exposing it to interception.
– **BGP Miscreants-in-the-Middle Attacks**: By positioning themselves within the routing path, attackers can intercept or alter data without the sender’s or recipient’s knowledge.