Escalating Ransomware Attacks Are Preventable
Ransomware attacks in particular are on the rise worldwide.. Most successful attacks can be prevented with basic cybersecurity practices. … Read more
Tag Archives: patching
New WiFi Vulnerabilities Have Always Existed
WiFi enabled devices are a security risk. Newly discovered vulnerabilities have been baked into WiFi protocols since the beginning. … Read more
F5 Network’s BIG-IP is Under Attack
F5 Network announced a flaw and released a patch in its BIG-IP infrastructure. Attackers are now exploiting unpatched systems in the wild. … Read more
Gab Hacked for Second Time in Two Weeks
Social networking site Gab was hacked twice in two weeks. Gab's security failures highlight the need for proper incident response. … Read more
Microsoft Exchange Servers Exploited, Fix Created
Microsoft Exchange Servers have suffered a zero-day exploit. All businesses that use these servers should treat this as an incident. … Read more
Web Browsers New Target for Hackers
Web browsers, specifically IE, are a new target for hackers. If successful, they could gain access to billions of computers. … Read more
Legacy Vulnerabilities Are Still a Problem
Legacy vulnerabilities present problems for businesses. As long as they remain un-fixed, hackers will continue to exploit them. … Read more
Ransomware Targets VPNs in Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is often a target of ransomware attacks. In the COVID-19 era, these attacks have targeted VPN vulnerabilities. … Read more
FireEye Breach Forces Businesses to Review Security
Top U.S. Cybersecurity firm FireEye reports breach, theft of red team tools. This is a wake up call for businesses to address security now. … 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