News about all the latest network security exploits and incidents
Why we need secure passwords Creating a new password is a pain in the ass, right? Today we have different websites that we access every day most of which require a username and a password to gain access to. Different websites have slightly different rules and criteria to create new passwords. So to remove all… Read more Protect your passwords from getting stolen – Use a Password Manager
Lately, not a week goes by when we do not hear about a massive breach or data leaks in multi billion dollar companies. This time it is Uber’s turn to appear in the headlines for all the bad reasons. According to a statement released by their CEO, Uber paid $100,000 to hackers who got unauthorized… Read more Uber data breach affects 57 million drivers and riders
You probably know about WPA2 encryption standard; the thing that you are used to checking whenever you access a wireless network. Till yesterday, this encryption standard was known to be more or less bug free and was the de-facto industry standard to encrypt your wireless communication. Today, a major flaw in the WPA2 encryption standard for… Read more Huge vulnerability found in WPA2 encryption standard
In a latest case in cyber security leaks, Deloitte, one of the ‘big four’ accountancy firms, was hacked and usernames, passwords and other sensitive information was leaked to attackers. Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financial advising services to more than 250,000 people in the world and is based in New York.… Read more Hackers target Deloitte. Client’s confidential information leaked!