Cybersecurity researchers detail some of the security flaws that are most associated with attacks in recent times. One of the most popular security vulnerabilities among cyber criminals during the past few months is a software security flawin Microsoft Office, CVE-2017-11882, first disclosed in 2017. These flaws continue to be exploited because, despite a longstanding available security update, […]
Business leaders claim that cybersecurity skills are a top priority, but their actions often suggest otherwise. If there’s one profession that continues to dominate demand in tech hiring, it’s cybersecurity. Demand for cybersecurity staff has skyrocketed since ‘remote work’ became more common and businesses doubled down on their digital assets, to insure them against future uncertainty. […]
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we’re partnering with Sophos to provide bitesize cyber security guidance based on the event’s weekly themes. Week 2 Focus: Using Strong Passwords & Password Managers Stealing passwords remains a popular way for criminals to gain unauthorized access. Choosing a strong and complex password makes it harder for hackers to guess it. You […]
There’s at least one thing Republicans and Democrats can agree on in the US Senate: the importance of open-source software in today’s tech world. Seriously. As US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) said last week, “Open-source software is the bedrock of the digital world.“ His partner across the aisle, Rob Portman (R-OH), agreed, saying, “The computers, […]
Cyber attacks targeting vulnerabilities in internet browsers are on the rise, with Google Chrome being a main target for hackers. According to analysis by cybersecurity researchers at WatchGuard, the second quarter of this year saw an overall 23% increase in malware attacks against browsers, Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer, compared to the previous quarter. Much […]
Microsoft rolls out a new security feature that should significantly slow down password attacks against Windows devices.The latest preview of Windows 11 ships with the SMB server authentication rate limiter on by default. This makes Windows 11″a very unattractive target” for hackers trying to steal credentials, since it’s much more time-consuming for them to target […]
A stealthy new form of malware is targeting Linux systems in attacks that can take full control of infected devices, and use this access to install crypto-mining malware. This malware has been detailed by cybersecurity researchers at AT&T Alien Labs, they call it Shikitega. This malware targets endpoints and Internet of Things devices that run on Linux operating […]
Those of you who use Microsoft Edge want to make sure that your security is as tight as possible.Edge offers several options to help protect you from malicious websites and other online hazards. A SmartScreen option will protect you from malicious websites and files. An option for potentially unwanted apps blocks downloads of suspicious or […]
Targets of ransomware rarely publicly acknowledge attacks. More openness would help everyone. Ransomware is one of the most significant cybersecurity issues we face, as cyber criminals hack into businesses, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure and more, in order to encrypt files and demand a ransom payment for the decryption key. Despite warnings not to, many victims pay […]