Posts Tagged ‘hacking’
The Race for Security: Zero Day Exploits
Our networked systems, be they computers, databases, phones, or other devices, are an endless battlefield. Zero-day exploits have been buzzing in the news in the wake of the Wikileaks concerns, where a number of such exploits had been posted where any who were interested could learn illegally about how to use them. Many are worried about…
Read MoreCyber Insurance: The Wild Wild West
Cyber security is a growing issue in today’s world and the targeting of small and medium size businesses (SMBs) is a major concern in 2016. However, most SMBs aren’t aware of the risks and how to protect themselves. This is where cyber insurance (CI), when used correctly, may be able to help. CI is a…
Read MoreDefense against APTs: technology plus education
Malware, hacking, and other techniques are commonly used by cyber criminals in order to steal data from targeted companies.
Phishing, or trying to obtain usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by impersonating a trustworthy entity, is part of 95 percent of all state-affiliated espionage attacks, according to Verizon’s 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report. The organization reviewed 47,000 reported security incidents from the year 2012.
Read MoreMobile Devices Come Under US Military Scrutiny
At the end of March the Inspector General released a report on the effects of BYOD (bring your own device) on the U.S. military. The findings were a little worrying as the Military lacked some of the basic guidelines that many business have in place. The following points are from the reports findings: Mobile devices were…
Read MoreUS “hacktivist” Says Network Attack is AT&T’s Failure
Andrew Auernheimer, the US “hacktivist” who broke into the network of AT&T said that the attack was done to highlight security failings. Its reported that Andrew Auernheimer aka Weev and Daniel Spitler stole email addresses from 120,000 iPad owners by exploiting a bug in the way AT&T set up its network. Due to this, Auernheimer…
Read MoreAnother Fake Shipping Notice Virus Hits Windows Users
Online criminals are again targeting Windows users with mass emails faking DHL shipping notices. Reports confirm the emails with the subject “Express Shipment Notification” are designed to install Malware onto the computers of unsuspecting PC users. A typical example of the email looks like this: The attached ZIP file name varies but generally consists of “DHL…
Read MoreThe way SCADA systems are secured leaves them rather unsecure, researchers find
Weak default passwords and other holes in the security of thousands of important SCADA systems completely accessible through the Internet leave the systems totally vulnerable to hacks, US Department of Homeland Security recently reported.
Read MorePacemaker patients at risk of death by hacking
Pacemakers now can pose a potential threat to any wearer due to new hacks being dubbed as “digital assassination.”
Read MoreTiro Security Looks to Secure Los Angeles Silicon Beach Start-Up Community
Tiro Security – an evolutionary infosec staffing company – announces its launch to assist the flourishing Los Angeles IT market protect its digital assets. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2012 Founders of Tiro Security, Kris and Rob, are friends with over thirty years of involvement in the recruitment and IT security sectors. With their shared understanding and unrivaled knowledge of…
Read MoreLOL Trick Spreads Skype Worm
Skype users should be on their guard against malicious instant messages being sent through the popular VOIP service.
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