There haven’t been as many hacks and attacks compared to this time last year, but that’s where the good news ends.
Archive for the ‘news’ Category
What is GDPR And Why Should You Care?
Yes, they mainly affect those who live inside the EU. But non-Europeans should pay attention too.
A One-Minute Attack Let Hackers Spoof Hotel Master Keys
Researchers found—and helped fix—a flaw in Vingcard RFID locks that would let hackers break into any room in hotels around the world.
Beware ad slingers thinly disguised as security apps
ESET researchers have analyzed a newly discovered set of apps on Google Play, Google’s official Android app store, that pose as security applications. Instead of security, all they provide is unwanted ads and ineffective pseudo-security.
In Plain Sight: Why Military Veterans Are a Great Fit for Cybersecurity Careers
Cybersecurity is a major concern for businesses worldwide. Just look at the results from “The Third Annual Study on the Cyber Resilient Organization” by IBM and the Ponemon Institute: The 2018 study found 65 percent of security professionals believe the severity of cyberattacks has increased, and only 29 percent have sufficient staffing to achieve cyber resilience.
Equifax breach a nightmare that should serve as wake-up call for feds
The American public has had several days to allow news to sink in regarding the massive data breach at credit monitoring agency Equifax.
DarkHotel hackers are going after political targets instead of CEOs with new Inexsmar malware
The hacker group has been around for decades and is known for using hotel Wi-Fi to hack and spy on victims.ncy Equifax.
New bill would push for cybersecurity improvements at 911 call centers
Old threats transition to new threats as 911 prepares to enter the 21st century.