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In the realm of cybersecurity, danger hides where we least expect it and threats never, ever, go out of style! Over the past few months, Trustwave SpiderLabs has seen a rising trend in threat actors employing PDF documents to gain initial access through email-borne attacks. Though the use of PDF files as a malicious vector is not a novel approach, it has become more popular as threat actors continue to experiment with techniques to bypass conventional security controls.

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Smart cities are on the rise. What was once squarely placed in the realm of science fiction is now a reality, and the number of smart cities worldwide continues to grow. According to a study by Research and Markets, the market for smart cities is expected to reach over 1 trillion USD by 2027.

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A selection of this week’s more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news. Stand by for a flood of traffic if you have a Cisco VPN…

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for companies. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the continuity of essential services has become a top priority. The EU’s Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2), which supersedes the previous directive from 2016, establishes a framework to enhance the security and resilience of network and information systems.