This is the RSS 2.0 feed from www.secnews.physaphae.fr. IT's a simple agragated flow of multiple articles soruces. Liste of sources, can be found on www.secnews.physaphae.fr. 2025-05-10T20:12:16+00:00 www.secnews.physaphae.fr Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber Phishing remains the most common type of cybercrime, evolving into a sophisticated threat that preys on human psychology and advanced technology. Traditional phishing involves attackers sending fake, malicious links disguised as legitimate messages to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. However, phishing attacks have become increasingly advanced, introducing what experts call "phishing 2.0" and psychological phishing.  Phishing 2.0 leverages AI to analyse publicly available data, such as social media profiles and public records, to craft highly personalized and convincing messages. These tailored attacks significantly increase the likelihood of success. Psychological manipulation also plays a role in phishing schemes. Attackers exploit emotions like fear and trust, often creating a sense of urgency to pressure victims into acting impulsively. By impersonating trusted entities, such as banks or employers, they pressure victims into following instructions without hesitation.  AI has further amplified the efficiency and scale of phishing attacks. Cybercriminals use AI tools to generate convincing scam messages rapidly, launch automated campaigns and target thousands of individuals within minutes. Tools like ChatGPT, when misused in “DAN mode”, can bypass ethical restrictions to craft grammatically correct and compelling messages, aiding attackers who lack English fluency.  ]]> 2025-02-17T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/the-growing-threat-of-phishing-attacks-and-how-to-protect-yourself--.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8648755 False Malware,Tool,Vulnerability,Threat ChatGPT 3.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, celebrations and gift giving. The festive season also causes a significant increase in scams. We have all experienced the rush for last-minute gifts and limited time sales, all leading to high pressure shopping causing people to fall victim to scams very easily.   Highlighted below are common scams to watch out for this Christmas and how Cyber Skills can help you shop safely online- www.checkmylink.ie . This tool was created by Cyber Skills, MTU in collaboration with Scam Adviser and An Garda Síochána, CheckMyLink ensures you\'re shopping on legitimate websites. We want to help you stay cyber-safe this Christmas.   AI technology has benefited many aspects of day to day life, but unfortunately the same applies to scammers who are also using it to create highly convincing scam messages. These messages mimic communication from trusted sources like your bank, favourite brands or delivery services. If something feels off, don\'t click links or share personal information. Always verify the source.   Scammers set up fake websites that look identical to real online stores that you may be familiar with. They offer shoppers attractive deals to scam them for money or personal information. Before making a purchase, enter the website\'s URL into CheckMyLink. This tool scans the site to confirm it\'s genuine and free from malware.   Scammers ]]> 2024-12-16T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/stay-cyber-safe-this-christmas-with-check-my-link.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8626128 False Malware,Tool None 3.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber Representing the CyberSafety team, Dr Ashley  Sheil presented their research at the 2024 ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW), held in Costa Rica. Despite the event being set against a backdrop of lush tropical surroundings, the weather was notably wet, but did not dampen the enthusiasm and interest of all who came. About CSCW For those unfamiliar, CSCW is a premier international conference that focuses on understanding how technology affects collaboration and interaction in various settings. Researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders gather annually at CSCW to exchange innovative ideas about designing, implementing, and evaluating systems that support cooperative work. This year\'s conference featured a diverse range of topics, from AI and remote collaboration to accessibility and digital inclusion. Research Highlights: Empowering Older Adults Through Digital Education The CyberSafety research group funded by Science Federation Ireland, consists of Dr Ashley Sheil, Jacob Camilleri, Moya Cronin, Melanie Gruben and is led by Dr Hazel Murray and co-led by Dr Michelle O Keeffe. The work also involved collaborative input from D]]> 2024-12-03T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/bridging-the-digital-divide-ashley-sheils-presentation-at-cscw-in-costa-rica.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8618950 False Tool,Studies,Conference None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber In today\'s digital world, protecting our teaching environments is more important than ever. As cyber threats grow and evolve, it\'s vital for educators to stay ahead to safeguard our students and academic resources. To support this, we\'re offering a specialized course focused on enhancing cybersecurity skills and ensuring safe technology use in education. This open course was created by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in partnership with Dr. Anila Mjeda from Cyber Skills. This course is designed to equip university lecturers with essential knowledge and tools to protect digital classrooms and create a secure learning environment. This course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland, subject to availability of places. This free, online course starts on the 4th of October 2024. Duration: 6 weeks, every Friday Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Total Hours: 25 Certification: Digital badge upon completion What You Will Learn: Cybersecurity Fundamentals in Education: Understand key principles like data protection, encryption, and secure communication, and address ethical considerations in higher education. Threat Mitigation: Learn strategies to protect against common threats such as phishing and ransomware attacks. Securing Educational Software: Gain skills to]]> 2024-09-19T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/free-online-cybersecurity-awareness-course-for-teaching-and-learning-in-higher-education.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8579699 False Ransomware,Tool,Vulnerability None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber As the countdown to the festive shopping frenzy begins, MTU Cyber Skills has launched a new line of defence for online shoppers: CheckMyLink at https://check.cyberskills.ie is a scam prevention tool and a timely response to the expected surge in cybercrime as substantial sums are set to be spent online on Black Friday sales and Christmas presents. What is CheckMyLink? CheckMyLink, is a security tool built by MTU Cyber Skills in collaboration with Scam Advisor and An Garda Síochána. It is designed to boost your confidence when shopping online. It checks that the website you\'re about to buy from is genuine and free from malware. All you need to do is enter the website\'s address (URL) and CheckMyLink will quickly tell you if it\'s a safe place to shop. Donna O\' Shea, Chair of ]]> 2023-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/garda-backed-scam-prevention-tool-launched-by-mtu-cyber-skills-ahead-of-black-friday-and-christmas.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8517392 True Malware,Tool,Prediction None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber As featured in the Irish Independent Business Resilience supplement All businesses are at significant risk of cyberattack - including SMEs. However, they can protect themselves with the right training and a more proactive cybersecurity approach. Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are only too aware of the risks of cyberattack, notes Donna O\'Shea, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University (MTU) and Project Lead at Cyber Skills - a n]]> 2023-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/why-small-businesses-should-learn-the-skills-to-improve-their-cybersecurity.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8517403 False Hack,Tool,Technical None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber In March, Cyber Skills was pleased to host an exciting workshop at Bath Spa University, Dubai, focused on the cyber range and the importance of cyber security skills. Dr. Thomas Newe and Dr. Kashif Naseer Qureshi, both of University of Limerick, provided a fascinating discussion about how to make sure you are one step ahead of potential attackers in this constantly evolving world of cyber threat and malware. The two-hour workshop supported participants to learn about the concept of the cyber range through hands-on exercises that built upon real-world tools, attacks, and scenarios. Key topics included the analysis of potential malware, service identification, and protocol analysis.  The workshop was attended by both students and faculty, who showed great engagement with the topic. A recent blog post from the Bath Spa University Creative Computing Department captured the positive reaction to the workshop, with author Iftikhar A Khan saying, The online workshop on the Cyber Range was a great success and achieved its objective of creating awareness about cyber protection. The speakers were able to share their knowledge and experiences, and the attendees were able to learn practical solutions for protecting against cyber-attacks. While providing an in-depth discussion of the cyber range, Drs. Newe and Qureshi also gave the workshop participants a first-hand look at these concepts and technologies through a simulated environment. Via a series of interactive activities, attendees were able to gain a deeper insight into how cyber range concepts and systems can be an invaluable asset when testing and improving a cyber security system. Well-designed, interactive workshops such as this are an invaluable tool in the ongoing fight against cyber-attacks. ]]> 2023-03-07T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/an-exciting-cyber-range-workshop-at-bath-spa-university-dubai.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8517405 False Malware,Tool,Threat None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber The Cyber Security Academy is back for another year! Join us online for our 5-day FREE Cyber Security Academy. This is open to all 4th and 5th year students aged 16 years or above. Suitable for beginner and advanced students.  When: Monday 12th to Friday 16th June 2023 Time: ]]> 2023-03-02T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/the-cyber-security-academy-is-back-for-2023---online-free-and-no-prior-knowledge-required-.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8517408 False Tool,Technical None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber In 2021, ECSO launched a Call to Action to identify and bring together European cyber range providers and end users. The aim of this initiative was to consolidate the approaches of European cyber range-enabled services and concepts, promote and support the development of best practices and guidelines that define the “European Cyber Range” and its uptake, and help shape the further development of European cyber range platforms and solutions. Dr. Donna O\'Shea, Chair of Cybersecurity at MTU, was part of the working group that came together to promote and support the best practices and develop guidelines that define cyber ranges. From which, ECSO has identified the key features of a cyber range platform, presented in the form of a checklist for end users and groups. This checklist can be leveraged by end users to define their cyber range requirements and subsequent award criteria for electronic tenders for procurement purposes. ECSO, through its Call to Action, has also identified European cyber range providers, providing for the first time a central point and repository of these providers. Cyber Range Overview ECSO\'s definition of a cyb]]> 2022-12-13T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/cyber-range-features-checklist--list-of-european-providers.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8517415 False Tool,Threat None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber 2022-03-16T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/cyber-security--the-value-and-need-for-practical-training.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8517441 False Tool,Threat,Studies,Mobile,Industrial,Medical,Cloud None 2.0000000000000000 Cyber Skills - Podcast Cyber 2021-07-29T00:00:00+00:00 https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/why-are-fraudsters-blitzing-us-with-scam-phone-calls.html www.secnews.physaphae.fr/article.php?IdArticle=8517446 False Tool,Mobile,Technical None 3.0000000000000000