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ESET says hundreds of freelance software developers have fallen victim to North Korean hackers posing as recruiters. The post Freelance Software Developers in North Korean Malware Crosshairs appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Apple says it can no longer offer end-to-end encrypted cloud backups in the UK and insists it will never build a backdoor or master key. The post Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Interesting research: “How to Securely Implement Cryptography in Deep Neural Networks.” Abstract: The wide adoption of deep neural networks (DNNs) raises the question of how can we equip them with a desired cryptographic functionality (e.g, to decrypt an encrypted input, to verify that this input is authorized, or to hideRead More »Implementing Cryptography in AI Systems

Cisco Talos observed Chinese hackers pivoting from a compromised device operated by one telecom to target a device in another telecom. The post Cisco Details ‘Salt Typhoon’ Network Hopping, Credential Theft Tactics appeared first on SecurityWeek.

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Black Basta ransomware chat logs leaked, SEC launches new cyber unit, DOGE website hacked. The post In Other News: Black Basta Chats Leaked, New SEC Cyber Unit, DOGE Site Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek.

China-linked cyberespionage toolkits are popping up in ransomware attacks, forcing defenders to rethink how they combat state-backed hackers. The post Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines appeared first on SecurityWeek.

NioCorp Developments has informed the SEC that it lost $0.5 million after its systems were compromised. The post Mining Company NioCorp Loses $500,000 in BEC Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek.