What the Facebook Leak Means for Businesses
Over 500 million users had their information shared publicly from a 2019 Facebook breach. Businesses should take steps to mitigate impact. … Read more
Application Security
According to csoonline.com, “Application security is the process of making apps more secure by finding, fixing, and enhancing the security of apps.” Most security is built-in during the development of an application, but it also encompasses the updates and patching that occurs when apps are updated.
Updates are critical to the security of your apps as hackers are increasingly targeting applications with their attacks. App sec is an integral part of an app’s success or failure. If an app is easily hackable and consistently breaks, consumers will not use it, causing loss of revenue. But if an application is secure, not fragile and functions appropriately, then it will get used and profits increase.
Roll Breach Illustrates Why Security Audits Matter
Roll, a startup based in ethereum blockchain, was breached for $5.7 million. The handling of this situation shows why security audits matter. … Read more
Medical Technology Making Leaps Despite Persistent Security Threats
Innovations in medical technology and medical modernization continue despite persistent security threats. Healthcare facilities must remember to secure all new technology. … Read more
Parler Hack Due to Zero Security
Before Amazon took Parler off the internet, it was hacked. The hack downloaded terabytes of data, but no personal information was taken. … Read more
Is Google Play on the Verge of Implosion?
Google Play made headlines again last week for a flaw in one of its core libraries. There are at least 14 apps with millions of downloads affected. … Read more
Google Play Cybersecurity Woes Continue
Google Play's cybersecurity let in apps that leak data and track users. Businesses must secure their products during development. … Read more
Top 3 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes
Cyber-attacks are on the rise and business leaders need to review cybersecurity practices. Lack of knowledge is not an excuse for negligence. … Read more
Open-Sourced Code Attacks Continue
Open-sourced code continues to be attacked. This week, npm removed a malicious package from its library for the 4th time in 3 months. … Read more
Joker Malware: The Thorn in Google’s Side
The Joker malware is a plague on Google's Android Play Store and other app stores. How it works makes it difficult to catch & defend against. … Read more
Pen Testing: Other Important Considerations
The timing of pen testing is important, but there are other factors too. Making employees aware, learning patterns and other factors matter. … Read more