News about all the latest network security exploits and incidents
Samsung has disclosed that they were victims of a new data breach which included their US systems that were compromised to steal customer information. This news comes after they informed the public that customer personal information was accessed and leaked out of its network. Samsung has communicated that the data that was leaked included Samsung… Read more Samsung data breach: What you need to know
Ever since its introduction almost 10 years ago, Bitcoin has attracted the attention of investors and meme stock hoarders alike. Bitcoin (and other types of cryptocurrency) have become even more popular lately. Major causes for this is continued support from popular celebrities like Elon Musk and due to conversations online on social media sites like… Read more Beware of cryptocurrency scams. How to avoid them
There have been increasing concerns in the health-care groups and governments after reports indicated that hackers might be trying to disrupt the distribution of Pfizer, Moderna and other manufacturers for Covid-19 that is being undertaken currently in the UK and soon in Canada. According to Marc Rogers, the executive director of cybersecurity at Okta, We… Read more Hackers trying to disrupt Covid-19 vaccine distribution
The expanding capabilities of smart cars is evident in recent years given the plethora of smart car options available in the automotive industry. These cars make us seem more connected to us than ever-before. Before you get into your smart car, it knows when you are near the vehicle and unlocks the door for you.… Read more Are our smart cars vulnerable to getting hacked?
Chinese made app TikTok is the latest viral app that is trending around the world. People from all around the globe are lip-syncing and dancing to any video they like. The social media app has become so viral that it has surpassed YouTube and Facebook as the world’s most downloaded app on Google Play and… Read more TikTok – Dance yourself into the grips of hackers
Ransomware attacks are on the rise once again. It is a type of malware that infects computer systems and demands payment, usually in the form of bitcoins. These are attacks where a malicious user takes control of a victim’s private information and asks for a ‘ransom’ in return of the information. I discussed ransomware attacks… Read more Ransomware is on the rise
There has been an increase in the number of devices that we hold that are connected to the Internet. From smartphones and computers to electric bulbs and even smart thermostat devices. These devices are called Internet of Things (or IoT) devices. Gartner predicts that there will be 20 billion IoT devices in the market by… Read more IoT security – Be smart for ‘smart’ devices
There is no day passed when we don’t hear about a hack or a leak taken place somewhere in the world. Users need to be careful when they are browsing online and downloading software from the Internet. The web is no stranger to vulnerabilities and there are a plethora of ways that an attacker might… Read more How I hacked into a Windows machine and spied on them
In today’s world, one of the most important cog in cyber security is a password. Passwords are the first step to user authentication and should be kept secure. Passwords, while easy to make up and use, can be devastating if exposed as is evident from recent hacks like Equifax and Deloitte. You need to change… Read more Twitter is asking its users to change their passwords
Photo by Brian Kostiuk on Unsplash Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability are the pillars of computer security. These three are the most important aspects of a software and are something that every industry level application has to comply to. All of these aspects have been broken in recent months (the Equifax leaks and the Uber hacks – that exploit… Read more What are Meltdown and Spectre and why they have caused an uproar