Open Databases a Juicy Extortion Target
A sudden wave of attacks against insecure databases resulting in ransom demands points to wave of data hijacking attacks. Source: Cloud Security Open Databases a Juicy Extortion Target
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Which smartphone is the most secure?
When talking about end-user device security, one of the questions I hear most often…
Debunking cloud security myths
In December, Nick Woodcraft from GDS asked the NCSC to join the Technology Leaders Network meeting on Software…
Operational technologies
What would life be like without traffic lights, mass-produced food, energy at the…
Firmware II: Status check
As we noted back in November, it’s common knowledge that keeping device software up…
Please stop saying 'it depends'!
One of the things that I (and many other cyber security people)…
Mozilla’s First Internet Health Report Tackles Security, Privacy
Mozilla released its first Internet Health Report, examining the dangers of over-sharing eroding privacy, and the security of connected devices. Source: Infrastructure Security Mozilla’s First Internet Health Report Tackles Security, Privacy
Hadoop, CouchDB Next Targets in Wave of Database Attacks
Insecure Hadoop and CouchDB installations are the latest attack targets of cybercriminals who are hijacking and deleting stolen data. Source: Cloud Security Hadoop, CouchDB Next Targets in Wave of Database Attacks
Carbanak Using Google Services for Command and Control
Carbanak has surfaced again with new campaigns using Google hosted services such as Forms and Sheets as command and control channels. Source: Cloud Security Carbanak Using Google Services for Command and Control
BBC's Money Box Live: How safe is your password?
Helping people and businesses to stay safe online through safe and secure passwords…