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Meet Ika & Sal: The Bulletproof Hosting Duo from Hell

Krebs on Security

government said Grichishkin and three others set up the infrastructure used by cybercriminals between 2009 to 2015 to distribute malware and attack financial institutions and victims throughout the United States. . Icamis promoted his services in 2003 — such as bulk-domains[.]info w s, icamis[.]ru ru , and icamis[.]biz.

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British Court rejects the US’s request to extradite Julian Assange

Security Affairs

A British court has rejected the request of the US government to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the country. government will likely appeal the decision. He published thousands of classified diplomatic and military documents on WikiLeaks in 2010. link] — Freedom of the Press (@FreedomofPress) January 4, 2021.

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Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

eSecurity Planet

In a 2003 interview Mitnick claimed he never used stolen information or destroyed data during his hacks. military systems and launch nuclear missiles through mere whistling. government’s reaction to Mitnik’s activities lives on in the attitudes of many government, corporate, and even non-profit organizations today.

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Remembering the Vietnam War this Veterans Day

Unwritten Record

The images broadcast in America’s living rooms during the war were often captured by military combat photographers. The increased demand for footage was answered by both private sector journalists and the United States government. Ceremonies and special events were also captured by military camera crews at home and abroad.

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Rainbow Table Attacks and Cryptanalytic Defenses

eSecurity Planet

The development of cryptology has been critical to safeguarding data for government agencies, military units, companies, and today’s digital users. Cryptology is the computer science discipline concerning the secret storing and sharing of data. Cryptanalysis : the processes and methods to break codes and decrypt messages.

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What is a Rainbow Table Attack and How Can You Prevent It?

eSecurity Planet

The development of cryptology has been critical to safeguarding data for government agencies, military units, companies, and today’s digital users. Cryptology is the computer science discipline concerning the secret storing and sharing of data. Cryptanalysis : the processes and methods to break codes and decrypt messages.

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The role of a secret Dutch mole in the US-Israeli Stuxnet attack on Iran

Security Affairs

The development of the deadly cyber weapon started under the administration of George Bush Junior as part of a military operation named “ Olympic Games ”, but the Obama administration has been pushing a more energetic on the offensive program. In 2003, British and U.S. The Olympic Games operation was carried out by a joint U.