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𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗣 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬

𝘼07: 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨
Understanding and addressing identification and authentication failures is crucial for securing your applications. How well are you ensuring proper identification and authentication are implemented in your solutions?

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗗&𝗔?
Identification and Authentication (ID&A) Failures occur when weaknesses in web application login processes allow for unauthorized access. For instance, a weak password policy that permits easily guessable passwords may lead to compromised user accounts.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
In this scenario, attackers exploit weak authentication mechanisms by guessing or cracking passwords, gaining unauthorized entry into user accounts. This unauthorized access can result in various detrimental impacts, including data theft, manipulation, or account takeover, compromising user identities and damaging the application's reputation.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲?
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should:
1️⃣ Implement robust password policies, enforcing minimum complexity requirements and periodic resets.
2️⃣ Deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA) and account lockout mechanisms for additional layers of security.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄!
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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐌𝐋/𝐂𝐅𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦! 🔍

A strong AML/CFT compliance program is essential for preventing, detecting, and deterring money laundering and terrorist financing.

Today’s infographic illustrates the key components that should be documented and include comprehensive policies, procedures, and controls. These measures need to be tailored to your organization’s size, structure, risk level, and product complexity.

Neglecting to establish, implement, and maintain these policies, procedures, and controls can result in severe enforcement actions against your organization or its individuals.

As a Web3 start-up, we recognize the unique compliance challenges you encounter. The A&D Forensics team is ready to support all your crypto compliance needs. Contact us today!

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Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria!🇳🇬

As we commemorate this special day, we remain dedicated to ensuring and integrity within Nigeria's financial system and ecosystem.

🕵️‍♂️𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 #𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐄𝐏𝐬, 𝐒𝐈𝐏𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐬! 📜

As part of customer due diligence, compliance officers not only verify identities but also check for signs of higher money laundering risks. This includes looking at political status, negative news reports, personal or professional connections, and suspected criminal activity.

In certain circumstances, these high-risk customers are known as 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 (PEPs), 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 (SIPs), and 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (SIEs). They could appear like similar terms but they actually differ👌 !

Stay vigilant and informed to safeguard your operations from these significant risks. Ready to fortify your knowledge and ensure your organization stays compliant? Engage with us for top-tier compliance trainings and consultations today! 💼

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐁𝐈 (𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) has recently warned of a rise in 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦-𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐬. Scammers may reach out to you through calls or messages, offering seemingly easy jobs like rating restaurants or "optimizing" services with a simple click.

Scammers might create a fake interface that shows you're making money, even though you can't withdraw it. If they ask you to pay with cryptocurrency to continue working, it's a major warning sign that it's not a legitimate job but rather a scam to siphon your money.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬:
👉 Be cautious of unsolicited job offers; avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments.
👉 Don't trust services promising to recover lost cryptocurrency.
👉 Never share financial or personal information with unknown job offers.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞? 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Let's keep each other informed and protected against these scams!
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🤔 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞?

Vulnerable and Outdated Components involve using outdated software components in web applications. For instance, utilizing an older version of a JavaScript library with known security flaws can expose the application to attacks.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? Outdated components present significant risks, as attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in outdated components to compromise user data or gain unauthorized access. Security breaches may occur, leading to data theft, content manipulation, or service disruption.

𝐓𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 this vulnerability, organizations should prioritize regular updates of software components, libraries, and frameworks. Employing automated dependency monitoring tools and conducting comprehensive security testing are essential measures to identify and address vulnerabilities promptly.

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📢 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investigator, this training equips you with the skills to understand and analyze digital currencies.

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of crypto investigations, covering everything from blockchain fundamentals to advanced forensic techniques.

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The Joint interVASP Standards Working Group (ISWG) has released an update to interVASP Messaging Standard 101 (IVMS101), the universal standard for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to communicate required originator and beneficiary info known globally as Travel Rule.

Originally developed by a cross-industry group of 130 technical experts including our Senior Partner Adedeji Owonibi and released in May 2020, IVMS101 addresses the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s requirement for VASPs to transmit and receive personal originator and beneficiary information with each crypto transaction, known as the Travel Rule. Since then, it has become the go-to data model for leading Travel Rule solution providers.

In April 2023, GDF, OpenVASP and VASPnet joined forces in a Joint Working Group to maintain and further develop the existing IVMS101 standard to create greater consistency and integrity within the crypto ecosystem.

The ISWG came together in April 2023 to address:

various errors,
implementation challenges, and
enhancements that were identified and proposed by technical subject-matter experts during the adoption process.
A draft of proposed changes to IVMS101.2013 was released for consultation in July 2023. The ISWG has now ratified the proposed changes to provide a more usable, effective and complete universal common language for transmitting Travel Rule-mandated data.

you can read the updates herehttps://cdn.prod.website-files.com/648841abc97f28489cc3f2ce/6656e9c60c3029989dcd7431_IVMS101.2023%20interVASP%20data%20model%20standard.pdf

While addressing the attendees of the Cryptoverse Summit organized by Wakanda in Mauritius, our Blockchain Forensics Specialist, Chioma Onyekelu, CCI, delivered a presentation on the role of blockchain intelligence in combating financial crimes.

Blockchain intelligence refers to the process of analyzing blockchain data to identify patterns, detect suspicious activities, and trace the flow of funds across the blockchain network.

As a blockchain intelligence company, A&D Forensics leverages various blockchain analytic tools from our partners to mitigate fraud, ensure crypto compliance, and investigate cryptocurrency-related crimes. We work with Web 3 startups, crypto businesses, law enforcement agencies, regulators, and financial institutions.

If you are interested in collaborating with us this June, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to partnering with you to enhance the security and integrity of your blockchain operations.

𝐘𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝟗 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐭'𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐔𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝.

Ulbricht received a life sentence without the possibility of parole on May 29, 2015, and was implicated in murder-for-hire plots, although no murders occurred. His appeals were unsuccessful, and he remains in prison to this day.

In 2021, Ross Ulbricht and his prosecutors agreed that Ulbricht would give up any claim to 50,676 Bitcoin (worth nearly $3.4 billion) seized from a hacker. The Bitcoin, stolen from Silk Road in 2013, was traced and seized by the U.S. government. The funds would be used to pay off Ulbricht's $183 million debt in his criminal case, with the Department of Justice taking custody of the Bitcoin.

This highlights the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin and the ability of law enforcement agents and crypto investigators to trace and investigate cryptocurrency-related crimes.

A&D Forensics is available to assist victims who have lost their cryptocurrency assets and to support law enforcement agents with cryptocurrency investigations.

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🥳We are excited to share the fantastic testimonials from our last Crypto Compliance Specialist training!

Our participants expressed their gratitude for the valuable skills and insights gained, which have empowered them to confidently tackle challenges and achieve success in their roles as a compliance officers.

And that's not all, we are also pleased to announce that our 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐂𝐈) 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 is scheduled for this quarter.

Visit our for website for more details on our trainings ( CCI and 3CS) via: https://adforensics.com.ng/training/

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤? Learn about the potential costs of security misconfiguration and how to prevent it.

What is security misconfiguration?

Security misconfiguration, a prevalent vulnerability in the OWASP Top 10, involves improperly configured settings that leave systems vulnerable to exploitation. For example, in a web application scenario, default credentials left unchanged can lead to unauthorized access to administrative functions.

The impact of such misconfigurations is significant, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data or even full system compromise. Attackers exploiting default credentials can manipulate or exfiltrate data, compromising system integrity and confidentiality.

To mitigate security misconfigurations, organizations should implement robust authentication mechanisms, conduct regular configuration reviews, and adhere to the principle of least privilege. By addressing misconfigurations promptly, organizations can strengthen their defenses and minimize the risk of unauthorized access and data compromise.

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Stay tuned as we share the rest of the OWASP Top 10 series in the coming days.

🤷‍♀️𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐞?

Recently, U.S. law enforcement took action against more than 3,000 money mules in an initiative to disrupt transnational fraud schemes.

This initiative aims to identify, disrupt, and prosecute networks of individuals who transfer funds from fraud victims to international fraudsters, as fraudsters depend on money mules to facilitate various fraud schemes.

🚩 Here are some red flags that you are being asked to be a money mule, according to the FBI:
👉 Someone you don’t know contacts you over email or social media, promising a way to earn money with little to no effort.📧
👉 You receive a job offer from an employer who uses web-based email services such as Gmail or Yahoo.💼
👉 You are asked to receive money in your personal bank account, then transfer the money to another source.🏦

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𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞.

For Web3 startups and compliance officers, understanding the distinctions between these companies is crucial for maintaining regulatory compliance and safeguarding your organization’s integrity.

🚨 Take Action by conducting thorough due diligence and compliance checks to avoid legal pitfalls and ensure you're not inadvertently facilitating illicit activities.

At A&D Forensics, we are here to offer you our assistance with your compliance needs. Our Compliance As A Service (CaaS) can elevate your compliance strategy, ensuring a secure and compliant future in the crypto world.

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Moving forward with the '𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲' series: Top 10. Today, we will be exploring a prevalent and critical attack type:𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 🚧💡.

Insecure design in web applications stems from fundamental flaws in architecture or implementation, posing a significant overall security risk. For instance, an online shopping platform may lack multi-factor authentication and store passwords insecurely, exposing accounts to compromise.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? This scenario allows attackers to exploit weak authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to user accounts, potentially leading to data breaches and fraudulent activity. Consequently, insecure design not only jeopardizes user security but also tarnishes the platform's reputation and erodes user trust.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞: To mitigate insecure design vulnerabilities, developers should implement multi-factor authentication, securely store passwords, and conduct regular security assessments. These proactive measures enhance the platform's security posture, protecting user data and maintaining trust and confidence among users.

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🎉𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐋 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤.

20 Senior INTERPOL officers received training from A&D Forensics in collaboration with the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC). This training exposed these officers to how cryptocrimes can be traced, as well as the role of regulated stablecoins in mitigating cryptocrimes.

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𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 $𝟐𝟎𝐌 𝐭𝐨 “𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤”😱

🤔What exactly is a donation attack?

A donation attack refers to exploiting a vulnerability in smart contracts, where incoming transfers cannot be rejected by contracts. This vulnerability can be manipulated to force balance updates and impact the logic of the contract.This attack exploits the design flaw in ERC-20 tokens.

This flaw allows contracts to accept transfers without the ability to reject them. Because of this, attackers can alter a contract's balance and manipulate its behavior, potentially resulting in the loss of funds.

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News Source: https://medium.com//post-mortem-sonne-finance-exploit-12f3daa82b06

😁Still on the 'Know Your Vulnerability' series: Top 10. Today, we will be exploring a prevalent and critical attack type: Injection 💉💻.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Injection is a critical vulnerability where untrusted data is improperly handled, allowing attackers to execute unintended commands or access unauthorized data. For instance, in a scenario where a web application dynamically constructs SQL queries without proper input validation, attackers can exploit this vulnerability through SQL injection.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭:Exploiting SQL injection, attackers inject malicious SQL queries into input fields, bypassing authentication mechanisms or modifying database queries to retrieve, delete, or disclose sensitive information. This can lead to data loss, unauthorized access, and denial of service, compromising the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the application and its data.

𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:To mitigate SQL injection vulnerabilities effectively, developers should implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to separate SQL code from user input. Additionally, strict input validation and sanitization routines should be enforced to filter out malicious characters and prevent injection attacks. Limiting database permissions, configuring database servers securely, and conducting regular security testing are essential measures to mitigate the risk of injection vulnerabilities and protect web applications from exploitation.

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📢 We are excited to announce that A&D Forensics will be live at the 3rd Edition of the Cryptoverse Summit as a Cardano sponsor in Mauritius.

Our Blockchain Forensics Specialist, Chioma Onyekelu, will be participating in panel discussion 5, delving into the topic of Crypto Compliance For Banks & Financial Institutions.

Join us at the summit and be sure to stop by our booth to connect with professionals worldwide.

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As we commence a new week today, let's explore one of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 series. Join us as we shine a spotlight on Cryptographic Failures and their impact on web application security.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞?
Cryptographic Failures in web applications stem from improper implementation, like using weak hashing algorithms without salting passwords. This leads to vulnerabilities where attackers can retrieve plaintext passwords, compromising user accounts and facilitating credential stuffing attacks.
𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭:
The impact includes unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as user accounts, and the potential for widespread account takeover.
𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
To mitigate, developers should use strong cryptographic hashing algorithms, implement robust key management practices, and conduct regular security testing to identify and address vulnerabilities promptly.

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Stay tuned as we share the rest of the OWASP Top 10 series in the coming days.😉

𝐀&𝐃 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 (𝐀𝐒𝐂), 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐋 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.

We are gearing up to host and train esteemed INTERPOL members on Mitigating Cryptocrimes Using Regulated Stablecoins.

Eager to share our expertise in combating digital threats, let's join forces to protect our digital environment.

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬?

In the coming days, we'll be looking at the top 10 vulnerabilities in the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)Top 10 series.

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥

What is Broken Access Control? This refers to a critical web application vulnerability where users can access unauthorized functionality or sensitive data due to inadequate access controls. In a practical scenario, consider an online banking system where a user discovers they can view the account balance of any user by manipulating the URL parameters. Additionally, they find they can transfer funds between accounts without proper authentication or authorization, leading to potential financial loss and regulatory compliance issues.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: The impact of such vulnerabilities includes unauthorized data access, financial loss, regulatory non-compliance, and reputational damage.

𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: These include implementing role-based access control, enforcing the principle of least privilege, implementing strong access controls, conducting regular security audits, and providing security awareness training to personnel.

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Happy New Month of May! 🌼

Today, we celebrate all workers in the financial crime profession: the fraud examiners, law enforcement agents, and compliance officers!

The A&D Forensics team wishes you a month filled with success, growth, and appreciation for all you do.

Stay with us here for insightful regulatory updates as we serve you this May!

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺?

In a Peel Chain, a small portion is "peeled" from the subject's address in a low-value transfer, split into multiple outputs through different wallets, often directed to exchanges where they can be converted to fiat currency (e.g., dollars) or other assets.

😐Now, imagine being a victim of a wallet hack, and the criminal gradually "peels" your funds to prevent you from noticing. Interesting, right ?

No worries, dive in and learn more about “Peelchains” in our brief informative content here: https://buff.ly/44BiqgF

What is Peel Chain in Cryptocurrency Scam? Peel chain is a technique used to launder large amounts of illegally obtained cryptocurrency by funding a long someone’s assets in multiple…

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During this training, A&D Forensics leveraged its training experience and wealth of knowledge from different partners to deliver a 2-day practical-led workshop for the participants.

At A&D Forensics, our expertise is your advantage. Our team of seasoned professionals is well-equipped to deliver structured, high-impact corporate training that aligns perfectly with your team's goals.

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🤔 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐓 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦? Even a top-tier cryptocurrency exchange like Binance isn't immune to these sophisticated schemes🤷 .

But it's not just crypto exchanges. Last year, a staggering $𝟱𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗨𝗦𝗗𝗧 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁, and$𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, all thanks to zero transfer scams. (𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨)

✅ Now, Etherscan is fighting back with a new PopUp reminder feature. This tool alerts users to potential duplicate addresses involved in zero token transfers, adding a crucial layer of security.

🤷 What exactly is a zero transfer scam? 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

And if you want to learn more about Zero Transfer Scams, here’s an insightful article for you to read:https://buff.ly/4d88nn0

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