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Faking GitHub Commits – What Could Go Wrong?

Faking GitHub Commits – What Could Go Wrong?

Found: a tool creating dummy GitHub source code commits to help programmers game job evaluation mechanisms. This illustrates a deeper issue with how badly designed incentives can have serious security consequences.

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 103

Contents: News Analysis Events News: DocuSign’s Envelopes API abused to send realistic fake invoices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/docusigns-envelopes-api-abused-to-send-realistic-fake-invoices/ Cybercriminals are exploiting DocuSign’s Envelopes API to deliver highly convincing fake invoices, tricking recipients into clicking on malicious links. By abusing this legitimate API, attackers are able to create phishing 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 102

Contents: News Events News: LottieFiles hacked in supply chain attack to steal users’ crypto https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lottiefiles-hacked-in-supply-chain-attack-to-steal-users-crypto/ LottieFiles, a platform for animated graphics, recently suffered a supply chain attack compromising its ‘lottie-player’ library versions 2.0.5 to 2.0.7. The attackers injected malicious code designed to steal cryptocurrency by 

Meet CyAN’s Africa Advisor – Inssata Ricourt

Meet CyAN’s Africa Advisor – Inssata Ricourt

As part of CyAN’s efforts to diversify and expand our network and geographic presence worldwide, we are delighted to announce that Inssata Ricourt will take on the role of CyAN’s Representative for Africa. An expert in cybersecurity and data protection, and a board member, Inssata 

CyAN Member Podcast – Interview Tips with Kim Chandler McDonald

CyAN Member Podcast – Interview Tips with Kim Chandler McDonald

Check out fellow member Kim Chandler McDonald on a podcast discussing her book,, “An Interviewer’s Guidebook: Turning Conversations into Captivating Stories

Welcome New Member – Saba Bagheri

Welcome New Member – Saba Bagheri

We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Saba Bagheri, PhD to CyAN! Dr. Saba Bagheri is a Senior Consultant in Cybersecurity for the Australian Government, with a PhD in organizational cyber resilience and extensive experience in cyber security research, threat intelligence, security operations, and risk management. 

Keep an Eye on the United Nations Cybercrime Convention

Keep an Eye on the United Nations Cybercrime Convention

The proposed United Nations Cybercrime Convention creates several provisions to enhance international cooperation in the fight against digital crime. Unfortunately, it also contains numerous flaws that could seriously undermine individual rights and privacy.

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 101

Contents: News Analysis Events News: 1. Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China https://www.wired.com/story/cybercriminals-disruptive-hacking-us-elections-dhs-report As the 2024 U.S. election season unfolds, the Department of Homeland Security highlights that cybercriminals, motivated by financial or ideological aims, pose a more 

Welcome New Member – Shahid Ahmed

Welcome New Member – Shahid Ahmed

Welcome to our new member Shahid Ahmed – OSCP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CSXP, GCPN, GPEN, GCCC, CCISO, CEH, OSWP, CIA, PMP Shahid Ahmed heads IT/ Cybersecurity Audits at Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) PJSC since January 2011. Prior to joining DEWA, Shahid 

Cyber (In)Securities – Issue 100

Welcome to our 100th edition of the Cybersecurity Advisors Network newsletter—newly renamed Cyber (In)Securities! What began as a simple way to keep you informed has grown into a dynamic and evolving resource, all thanks to your engagement and feedback. Over time, we’ve refined our format