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Cedric Pernet

Bio

Cedric Pernet is a threat expert with a strong focus on cybercrime and cyberespionage. He currently works at Trend Micro as a senior threat researcher.

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Ledger vs Trezor: Crypto wallet comparison

The leaders among cryptocurrency hardware wallets are Ledger and Trezor. Read this features comparison of the Ledger Nano X and the Trezor Model T.

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AWS Lambda sees its first malware attack with Denonia, and we don’t know how it got there

A new malware has infiltrated AWS Lambda services, and investigators still aren’t sure how it happened. Here’s how it works and how to protect your organization.

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Sophisticated phishing attacks steal Trezor’s hardware wallets

Customers of hardware wallet provider Trezor have been targeted by a phishing scam, resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency assets. See how it works and how to protect yourself from this new threat.

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“Browser in the Browser” attacks: A devastating new phishing technique arises

A phishing technique called Browser in the Browser (BITB) has emerged, and it’s already aiming at government entities, including Ukraine. Find out how to protect against this new threat.

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North Korean threat actors target news outlets and fintechs with a Google Chrome vulnerability

A vulnerability affecting Google Chrome allows attackers to execute remote code on targeted users. Two North Korean threat actors are using it to attack news outlets, software vendors and fintechs in the U.S.

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Cybercriminals’ phishing kits make credential theft easier than ever

Phishing attempts are within reach of less tech-savvy attackers, thanks to the rise of phishing kits. Learn where these kits are found, how they work, and how to combat them.

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Cybersecurity incident response: Lessons learned from 2021

SecureWorks announced the themes and trends of cybersecurity incidents recorded in 2021 so you can better protect your business in 2022.

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ANY.RUN vs. Joe Sandbox: Malware analysis tools comparison

Malware analysis sandboxes let users determine if a file or URL is malicious, suspicious or legitimate. For daily use, two good solutions are ANY.RUN and Joe Sandbox. Let’s compare their features.

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Okta authentication company’s customer data targeted by the Lapsus$ gang

The Lapsus$ cybercriminal group exposed screenshots and messages showing it had successfully breached identify platform Okta. Read about it and see how to protect yourself from this threat.

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New Serpent backdoor malware targets French entities with unforeseen method

The malware has been found in the French construction and government sectors and uses steganography, Tor proxy and package installer software, Proofpoint says.

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Cedric Pernet

Ledger vs Trezor: Crypto wallet comparison

AWS Lambda sees its first malware attack with Denonia, and we don’t know how it got there

Sophisticated phishing attacks steal Trezor’s hardware wallets

“Browser in the Browser” attacks: A devastating new phishing technique arises

North Korean threat actors target news outlets and fintechs with a Google Chrome vulnerability

Cybercriminals’ phishing kits make credential theft easier than ever

Cybersecurity incident response: Lessons learned from 2021

ANY.RUN vs. Joe Sandbox: Malware analysis tools comparison

Okta authentication company’s customer data targeted by the Lapsus$ gang

New Serpent backdoor malware targets French entities with unforeseen method

How to recruit and hire a Scrum Master

Web 3.0 quick glossary

How to recruit and hire a User Experience Designer

Industrial Internet of Things: Software comparison tool