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Apple iOS 14 Introduces “BlastDoor” to Prevent Execution of Malicious Code
Apple introduces new security mechanism to iMessage, called BlastDoor. What does it do?
Even the smartest people get hacked
Mensa UK , the "high IQ society" organization had failed to secure the data of its 18,000 members properly.
U.S. Wireless Carrier with 4.9 Million Customers Hacked
Retail store's employee were scammed into downloading software on a computer which allowed an attacker to access the computer remotely. The hacker gained access to the company's CRM records since the employee was already logged in to the system.
What is a “Zero-Day” Exploit
Understand what a zero-day exploit is and how your organization can defend against such attacks which target unknown vulnerabilities of your systems and applications.
Don’t FAIL your DLP Program
Plan your DLP implementation with the right steps. Dont fail before you start. Here are a list of steps to take to ensure success.
PenTest Reports That Bring Value to your Customer
Penetration Test Reports must bring value to your clients. There are key elements every proper pentest report must include.
The Basics of IT Security Audit
An IT security audit is an evaluation of the security of a company's information systems by measuring how well they conform to a set of established and agreed-upon criteria.
Famous mobile apps are spying on you!
During the last few weeks there have been several occasions where famous and widely used mobile applications have been caught on spying on your device's
Types of Man-In-The-Middle Attacks
What is a Man-In-The-Middle attack and how the attacker can use it against you. Is there a way to protect yourself from such attacks?
US Secret Service: Rise in hacks of managed service providers (MSPs)
The US Secret Service sent out a security alert last month to the US private sector and government organizations warning about an increase in hacks of managed service providers (MSPs).
Compliance Does Not Equal Security
Do not assume that being compliant with a security framework your organization is secure. You need to understand how compliance differs from security.
Hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco
A leading medical-research institution working on a cure for Covid-19 has admitted it paid hackers a $1.14m (£910,000) ransom after a covert negotiation
Indian government hack exposes 80,000 coronavirus patients’ data
Indian hackers claim to have accessed more than 80,000 coronavirus patients' healthcare records that were insecurely stored on government servers.
Fileless Malware Are NOT New But Are Still Dangerous
File-less malware is an advanced threat that can use legitimate software to compromise systems to steal information.
South African bank to replace 12m cards after employees stole the master key
The Sunday Times of South Africa, which revealed the story, said the incident took place in December 2018 when someone printed the bank's master key on a
Free and Essential Security Tools You Should Already Be Using
The most important, free and powerful security tools which you should be using right now to assess your systems and network and uncover vulnerabilities.
Google faces $5 billion lawsuit for tracking people in incognito mode
Google faces a lawsuit that accuses the company of invading people's privacy and tracking internet use even when browsers are set to "private" mode.