It has been reported that a security researcher accidentally found a way to hack and take over all Xiaomi pet feeders located across the world. In a series of messages published on her private Telegram channel last week, the researcher said she identified vulnerabilities in the backend API and firmware of Xiaomi FurryTail smart pet feeders. She said that while looking at a device she bought from AliExpress for only $80, she found that the API allowed her to see all other FurryTail devices active located across the world. In total, she found 10,950 devices, on which the researcher claimed she could have changed feeding schedules…
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TrialWorks, a company that provides legal case management software solutions for the legal industry has been hit with ransomware that barred lawyers from accessing their legal documents and disrupted court proceedings.
It has been reported that UniCredit has revealed a data breach resulting in the leak of information belonging to three million customers. On Monday, the Italian bank and financial services organisation said that a compromised file, generated in 2015, is the source of the security incident.’’ In total, roughly three million records were exposed, revealing the names, telephone numbers, email addresses, and cities where clients were registered.
Cyber attacks are inevitable, regardless of the size of a business or the sector it operates in. Cyber criminals will try their luck with any business connected to the internet. But as Andy Pearch, Head of IA Services, CORVID explains, there are steps that businesses can take to keep them as safe as possible from danger. As we stand in the last quarter of 2019, it’s time for businesses to address 10 common security mistakes. 1. Assuming an attack won’t happen Any business could be attacked. It’s important for businesses to prepare their IT estate for compromise, so in the event of an…
The BBC has made its international news website available via Tor, in a bid to thwart censorship attempts. The browser can obscure who is using it and what data is being accessed, which can help people avoid government surveillance and censorship. Countries including China, Iran and Vietnam are among those who have tried to block access to the BBC News website or programmes. Commenting on the news are the following security professionals:
Forbes reported today that another warning has been issued to Android users after researchers at ESET discovered a year-long campaign that saw 8 million installs of adware delivered through 42 apps. Half of those apps had already been removed by Google at the time ESET reported them. All the apps have since been removed by Google, however they are still available in third party stores, Lukas Stefanko, ESET malware researcher, said.
A recent study conducted by RSM for the European Business Awards revealed that 62% of European business leaders think hackers are more sophisticated and capable than their own software developers.
It has been reported that Sweden’s police force has been granted new powers this week, including the ability to deploy spyware on suspects’ devices to intercept encrypted communications and turn on microphones and cameras. Damberg said that granting police the legal and technical capabilities to intercept encrypted communications was a top priority, as they were being left behind by criminal groups who now often use services like Signal and WhatsApp to coordinate operations.
Leading cyber-security vendor predicts nation-state sponsored cyber-attacks will escalate against governments, critical infrastructure and high-profile businesses as international tensions increase Check Point has unveiled its cyber-security predictions for 2020. They reveal the major cyber incidents and technical developments that Check Point’s researchers anticipate will impact our societies and businesses in the coming year, and indicate the security strategies that will help both governments and private organizations to prevent these incidents causing widespread damage and disruption. Check Point’s global cyber-security predictions for 2020 are: New cyber ‘cold war’ escalates – There will be a new cold war, and it will be conducted…
What threats are presenting the biggest risks to businesses this Cyber Security Month and how can they be prevented? Industry experts discuss New methods of cyber-attack are presenting themselves with increasing regularity, with the first example of voice phishing recently making its way into the headlines. In light of this, as businesses continue to embark on and ramp up their digital transformation journeys, security can’t be put on the backburner. Cyber security is more vital than ever before. But it isn’t just new and emerging threats that organisations and individuals alike need to be aware of. Traditional methods are still…