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Researcher awarded discovering a Two-Factor Authentication bypass in Facebook

Bassem Bazzoun, a security researcher awarded for $25,300 and ranked 2nd place on the conference Leaderboard for discovering a Two-Factor Authentication bypass in Facebook during Meta bug bounty Researchers conference in Seoul, South Korea, 2023. If you’re curious about the technical details of how he managed to bypass Facebook’s two-factor …

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Cybersecurity Risks in Digital Banks of Bangladesh

Bangladesh, a nation known for its potential and resilience, has recently embarked on an exciting journey into the digital age with its Digital Bank initiative. By integrating modern technology into the financial sector, Bangladesh is committed to embracing innovative solutions that foster economic growth. This Digital Bank initiative is particularly …

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EBL Introduces Cutting-Edge Wearable Payment Solutions in Bangladesh

In an exciting partnership with Mastercard and Visa, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has introduced Bangladesh’s very first range of wearable payment devices, proudly named ‘WEAREBL’. The devices were officially announced on Monday and the bank proudly declared them as the “first of its kind” in the country. The bank has …

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G20 Summit: India faced approximately 2,450 targeted cyberattacks

A report by Cloudsek’s threat research team on September 9 revealed that the group called ‘Team Insane Pk’ conducted around 2,450 cyberattacks targeting ‘#OpIndia’. Out of these, more than 50% percent of the attacks consisted of DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attacks. ALSO READ: G20 summit: Indian Hackers’ Counteroffensive Against Hacktivists’ Anti-India …

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G20 summit: Indian Hackers’ Counteroffensive Against Hacktivists’ Anti-India Ops

Amidst the G20 Summit in New Delhi, a new front is taking shape in the realm of cyberspace. Indonesia and Pakistan  are leading a united front in a cutting-edge cyber campaign called ‘#OpIndia,’ strategically aimed at numerous Indian government websites. However, Indian hacktivist groups are not sitting idle. The Rise …

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Cisco ASA Zero-Day Exploited in Akira Ransomware Attacks

Cisco recently detected a zero-day vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. This vulnerability has been targeted by Akira ransomware attacks since August. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-20269, has a CVSS score of 5.0 and is of medium severity. It affects the remote access …

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Bangladeshi Rumman Chowdhury in TIME’s Top 100 in AI

Bangladeshi-born Bengali American data scientist, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, has earned a well-deserved spot on the esteemed TIME 100 AI list. This incredible accolade acknowledges her remarkable impact in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. Chowdhury is a prominent figure in the field of applied algorithmic ethics. By combining data …

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