Information Security

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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.

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Insecure Deserialisation: An Essential Guide for C-Suite

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Insecure deserialisation refers to a scenario where an application deserialises data without validating its integrity or origin. This process, if compromised, can allow attackers to inject code, manipulate data, or trigger unintended operations within an application. For example, if an attacker injects crafted data into the deserialisation process, they could potentially gain control over the application server, extract sensitive information, or cause service disruptions.

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Camfecting: The Growing Threat to Privacy and Business Security

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Camfecting is the unauthorised access and control of a victim’s webcam or camera-enabled device by cybercriminals. Through the use of malicious software, hackers can activate a device’s camera without the user’s knowledge, allowing them to spy on individuals or record confidential business meetings. This form of attack is especially concerning as it is often difficult to detect and can be used for a range of nefarious purposes, including:

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The HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP): Protecting Web Applications with Robust Security Practices

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HTTP Parameter Pollution, or HPP, is a type of web security vulnerability where an attacker manipulates HTTP request parameters to bypass input validation, inject malicious payloads, or alter the intended behaviour of a web application. By injecting additional parameters or manipulating existing ones, attackers can trick the server into processing unintended actions. This form of attack can lead to a range of exploits, including SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and even unauthorised access.

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GPS Spoofing: A Silent Threat to High Net-Worth Individuals and Critical Infrastructure

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In GPS spoofing, attackers generate counterfeit signals that mimic legitimate GPS signals, effectively deceiving the GPS receiver into providing incorrect location data. Spoofing attacks can alter a target’s perceived location, misdirecting navigational routes, obscuring asset tracking, or causing outright disruptions. Such attacks compromise the receiver’s accuracy and can lead to substantial navigation errors, disruptions in critical infrastructure, and even physical harm.