- US-India ties challenged by tariffs, visa changes, and regional instability
- India and Australia formalized a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership focused on promoting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific.
- Strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific is deepening through new defense and energy deals and advocacy for a free, open, rules-based region.
- New Zealand announced a Strategic Partnership roadmap to 2030 and enhanced security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
New Zealand Researchers Track Infostealer Market Using Decoy Cookies
What happened
Two New Zealand researchers planted decoy session cookies, called Canarytokens, into infostealer operators' databases by deliberately infecting themselves with malware. Their research found that stolen data is typically checked and sold within roughly three days of compromise, with login attempts spiking once the information hits the market. The infostealer trade operates on subscriptions ranging from US$300 to US$10,000.
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Why it matters
The research provides insight into the operational timeline and value of stolen credentials within the criminal infostealer market. Stolen session cookies are noted as a highly valuable prize in this trade.
New Zealand has enhanced security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific through a Strategic Partnership roadmap to 2030.
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