Fileless malware – the danger without files

An employee clicks on a seemingly harmless link in an email. No file is downloaded, no attachment is opened, everything looks normal. But in the background, a PowerShell script is launched directly in the working memory. No traces on the hard drive, no alarm from the virus scanner. Access remains

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Dangerously real: how deepfakes jeopardize our security

It’s a normal Friday, the calendar is full and the next meeting, which was spontaneously postponed by the boss, is due. The boss says it’s important, so we go straight to the online meeting. Familiar faces appear on the screen, the voice sounds familiar, determined, matter-of-fact and convincing, everything goes

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Free WI-FI Honeypot – the tempting game with free WiFi

An open WiFi network called “FREE_WIFI_4U” flashes on the screen, no login required, available immediately – a real gift? Unfortunately, this is often not the case! It’s so easy: you’re sitting comfortably in a café, sipping a cappuccino or waiting to board your flight at the airport. You want to

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Viruses to go – the underestimated danger of USB sticks

A trade fair full of innovations: brochures change hands, conversations sparkle with ideas, and the cloth bag fills up with all kinds of promotional gifts. Pens, notepads, key rings… and a USB stick. Presented with a smile, perhaps by a colleague, perhaps by a stand employee. Without giving it much

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Highway robbery: highway heist

Criminals are becoming increasingly devious, as a recent incident shows in a shocking way. While a truck was rolling at full speed on the highway, thieves managed to plunder it during the journey. The target of the action was high-quality goods such as laptops and other electronic devices. An act

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