TL; DR · CPU architecture defines how instructions are executed: o CISC = complex but fewer instructions o RISC = simple but more instructions · Processor bitness (16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit, etc.) depends on the size of registersand memory addresses, not the instruction length. · Registers are the CPU’s fastest memory: o General-Purpose Registers store operands, intermediate results, and memory addresses for computations. o Instruction
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Introduction & Targeting A novel ransomware strain known as Charon has surfaced, specifically targeting critical infrastructure in the Middle East—namely, the public sector and aviation industry. Fig1:
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In an era of escalating regulatory complexity, digital interconnectivity, and real-time cyber threats, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) has evolved from a backend function into a strategic business enabler. Enterprises across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure are no longer asking whether they need GRC. Instead, they are grappling with how to transform traditional, siloed
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Modern cyberattacks have evolved far beyond firewalls and malware. Instead of brute-forcing their way into networks, attackers are slipping through the cracks using something far more subtle: legitimate credentials and over-permissioned identities. In the past year, high-profile retail giants such as Adidas, The North Face, Dior, Victoria’s Secret, and others have become targets of identity-centric
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