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Chibueze Iwuala is a highly experienced information technology professional with a diverse educational background and a wealth of certifications. With a B.Tech and MSc in Information Technology, Chibueze has established a strong foundation in both theory and practical application. His dedication to excellence is evident through his acquisition of industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Certified IT Operation Specialist, Google Cybersecurity professional certification, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity and a Blockchain Security certificate from Udemy. Additionally, Chibueze has authored five books and co-authored three, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. These certifications and achievements underscore his commitment to remaining updated with the latest advancements and best practices in information technology and cybersecurity.

LockBit Makes $91m From US Victims in Two Years

The infamous LockBit ransomware variant has earned blackmailers nearly $100 million from U.S. victims alone since January 2020, allied security officials revealed in a new advisory yesterday. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the UK National Cybersecurity Center…

CISA and NSA Publish BMC Hardening Guidelines

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released joint guidance on hardening baseboard management controllers (BMCs). The document, published Wednesday, aims to address an overlooked vulnerability in BMC that could be a…

Microsoft Names Russian Threat Actor “Cadet Blizzard”

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has revealed a previously tracked threat actor (DEV-0586). Now known as “Cadet Blizzard”. In a tech blog post published Wednesday, the tech giant described the emerging threat and shared updates on the techniques, tools and infrastructure of…