Another day, another announcement from Facebook that it has failed to protect your personal information. Were you one of the 50 million (and likely far more, given the company’s graduated disclosure style) users whose accounts were completely exposed by a coding error in play for more than a year? If not, don’t worry — you’ll […]
For what feels like forever, the status quo of managing devices in an enterprise network has been to use Active Directory. We’ve all had experience of operating in a domain-joined environment, but let’s briefly recap on some of the main benefits: Computer and user accounts are centrally managed by IT. Group Policies give layered policy […]
For years, one of the most lucrative ways for hackers to generate profits was through ransomware attacks. These instances involve the use of strong encryption to lock victims out of their files and data – attackers then sell the decryption key in exchange for an untraceable Bitcoin ransom payment. Now, however, another highly profitable attack […]
CNN Former CIA analyst Philip Mudd got into a heated argument with Republican strategist Paris Dennard on Friday after Dennard suggested Mudd made “more money” from consulting firms because of his security clearance. “Twenty-five years in the service and this is the s–t I get? Get out,” Mudd said. The debate comes amid President Donald […]
The Internet of Things is changing the way we live and work. It’s not just industry that will benefit: the IoT is already transforming the way all of us interact with objects in our daily lives. But, the approach to IoT security is currently highly fragmented and in certain instances, non-existent. There is a need […]
We’ve been in the application security business for more than 10 years, and we’ve learned a lot in that time about what works, and what doesn’t. This is the first in a blog series that takes a look at some of the most common mistakes we see that lead to failed AppSec initiatives. Use our […]
Self storage units are wonderful for helping you move, holding overstock for your company, or providing an extra, secure space for all the things that don’t quite fit in your home. But, if your local storage facility isn’t secured with a variety of safety features, your precious or expensive items could be at risk of […]
Security should be a top priority for businesses of any size, but especially for those running smaller empires. Don’t assume that hacks are only reserved for larger enterprises. In fact, small business owners are often the most at risk because they have so much else to focus on that they don’t even think twice about […]
It’s hard out there for a kid on the internet. Google gets that, and thinks it’s high time children start learning about the dangers of phishing, internet harassment, and other online safety and privacy issues. You know, normal kid stuff. The tech giant is introducing “Be Internet Awesome,” a program designed to help children master…
In 2017 and beyond, it’s pretty safe to say that cyber security threats are only going to increase. The crazy part is that networks and computers themselves aren’t the biggest risks a company has – it’s the people. According to the 2014 IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index, more than 95% of all investigated incidents involved […]
