Like it or not, your computer is constantly under the threat of a malware attack. As G Data Software notes, about 22 million new malware samples were discovered in the first quarter of 2017. Last year, a new specimen of malware came into existence every 4.6 seconds. With malware being so common, and our dependence on our computers for work, play and everything in between, it is imperative that we learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of malware, along with how to get rid of it. Signs and Symptoms of a Malware Infection There are a number of common signs that…
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Following the news that the sensitive personal and financial details of nearly 2.2 million Dow Jones & Co. customers were inadvertently exposed due to a configuration error on a cloud storage server, Christiaan Beek, Lead Scientist and Principal Engineer at McAfee commented below. Christiaan Beek, Lead Scientist and Principal Engineer at McAfee: “Companies today are battling an increasingly varied threat landscape while managing huge amounts of data. It can be a challenge to keep close track of where this data resides to ensure it is secure – and in this case, one small error in the cloud resulted in a large scale exposure.…
The Internet Crime Complaint Centre (IC3), a division of the FBI, has issued a public service announcement about the improper security and privacy protections provided by manufacturers of Internet-connected smart toys, also known as IoT toys. The announcement comes after numerous issues were reported where smart toys had leaked the personal details of small children and vulnerabilities allowed hackers to spy on little kids. Security experts from the prpl Foundation and Plixer commented below. Cesare Garlati, Chief Security Strategist at the prpl Foundation: “With so many incidences involving IoT and security, it’s no surprise toys are target for hackers and now the FBI has…
News has surfaced that Amazon is considering handing transcripts of everything Alexa hears over to third-party developers, with the aim to get better at doing customer service. The Information reports that some teams already have access to full recording data, though it’s not clear which developers get added to that list and why. With security concerns raised around personal data, Lee Munson, security researcher at Comparitech.com commented below. Lee Munson, Security Researcher at Comparitech.com: “Nowadays, just about anything anyone gets for ‘free’ on the internet is paid for with their personal data but, for Amazon it seems, that simply isn’t enough of a one-sided deal. “Not…
As the global managed services market is expected to reach £187 billion by the end of 2022, cybersecurity is no longer seen as a separate or optional function among MSPs. Instead, it has become an integral part of the IT services they deliver — with customer satisfaction, and the ability to keep security incidents to a minimum, among key performance indicators. But the challenges of these services – high costs, lack of qualified cybersecurity staff and insufficient manageability – means that the industry may soon struggle to meet customer demand. A new report by Kaspersky Lab into the current realities and trends…
In light of the news from GCHQ this morning that hackers may have compromised the UK energy grid in June- please find a comment below from Dr. Malcolm Murphy, Technology Director for Western Europe at Infoblox on why this news should not come as a surprise. Dr. Malcolm Murphy, Technology Director for Western Europe at Infoblox: “The news that hackers may have successfully infiltrated the UK’s energy grid should not come as a surprise. The reality is that our critical infrastructure points are becoming increasingly vulnerable to attack. The lifecycle of our infrastructure systems are such that they are not going to be in…
Criminals can Brute Force or Intercept Credentials to Two in Three Remote Banking Applications The total number of critical vulnerabilities in financial applications fell in 2016, however the overall severity level of the identified vulnerabilities grew significantly. The most common vulnerabilities relate to flaws in mechanisms for identification, authentication, and authorization of users with two in three remote banking applications vulnerable to brute force attacks. These are the findings detailed in a report, published today by Positive Technologies, of its financial application security assessments performed throughout 2016. In 2016, online banking services grew in popularity thanks to contactless payment systems:…
We all know that the cybersecurity landscape is constantly changing. Amid a backdrop of constantly evolving technology, attack methods and tools with which to protect our data, the situation has only become more complex. For all their additional complexity, businesses have accepted the reality that to remain competitive, they must embrace new technology with open arms, but it often comes at great expense. For example, although businesses abstaining from adopting new opportunities will find themselves stuck in the digital Stone Age, the ones who are entrenched in the world of cloud and mobile applications have to understand that these platforms…
News is surfacing that the French domain name registrar and cloud hosting company, Gandi.net, has had a security breach after hackers got hold of valid login details to one of the company’s technical providers. The hackers were then able to divert traffic for over 750 domains to a malicious website. Gandi has issued an incident report with more details. Barry Shteiman, Director of Threat Research at Exabeam commented below. Barry Shteiman, Director of Threat Research at Exabeam: “The theft of IDs and passwords is by far the most common goal for today’s cyber attackers. Valid credentials really are the keys to…
Today, Lloyd’s of London issued a report that predicted a global cyber threat that could potentially trigger $53billion in economic losses. Andrew Clarke an EMEA Director at One Identity commented below. Andrew Clarke, EMEA Director at One Identity: “As the world races forward consuming one technology break-through after another – each step along the road is often ignoring one of the most important factors and that is security. And alongside security is regulation. Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are one such example of the race spoken about by Elon Musk who fears that unregulated advances will not only create economic pressures through uncontrolled cyber attacks but…