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Tag Archives: threat
MongoDB Hacks Lead to Many Data Breaches
MongoDB databases are being hit hard by cyber criminals. Older versions that don’s have adequate access control allows hackers to extract databases and demand a ransom. Without a backup many companies are being forced to pay up. Continue reading
Posted in Cyber security, IT and Computer Security, Privacy, Ransomware
Tagged Cyber Crime, Cyber Security, Hackers, Hacking, identity theft, malware, Security Assessment, threat
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Ethical Hacking Reveals Holes In Cloud Security
When your virtual or cloud based network has security holes in it, if somebody doesn’t already know about it, it won’t belong before somebody does. Cloud based services are becoming a big target for cyber criminals. These criminals have the … Continue reading
Posted in Cyber security, Ethical Hacking, Hacking
Tagged cyber attack, identity theft, penetration testing, Security Assessment, threat
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Ransomware / Data Sabotage – A Growing Threat
Michael Gregg has a new article out on Cyber-ransom that’s featured in the FBI’s Law Enforcement Bulletin. The article examines the growing risk of data sabotage. Ransomware is the perfect, digital weapon for a saboteur as it’s extremely destructive and … Continue reading
Posted in Cyber security, Ethical Hacking, Hacking, Ransomware
Tagged cryptowall, cyber attack, Cyber Crime, Cyber Security, jackware, ransomware, threat
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How Data Brokers Threaten Your Privacy and Resell Your Information
Data brokers are buying, sharing and selling your information online. While you have probably never heard of these companies…. they know all sorts of information about you and have most likely added you into a category such as: Financially Challenged, … Continue reading
The US / Russian Simmering Cyberwar
Russia’s cyber assault on the US election is one of the most provocative acts we have seen against the US from a cyber prospective. It should be clear that cyberwar is an effective tool for Russia’s military and political goals. … Continue reading
Is Windows 10 Spying On You or Simply Building a Better User Experience?
Microsoft has come under fire from privacy advocates because many end-users feel that Window 10 is way too intrusive. While it is true that much of this data is used to enhance user experience, Microsoft’s lack of transparency isn’t doing … Continue reading
Posted in Hacking, IT and Computer Security, rogueware
Tagged Assessment, CISSP, Cyber Crime, Cyber Security, network security, Security Assessment, sniffing, threat, Training
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Why Ethical Hackers Are In Strong Demand
Ethical hackers are in strong demand because modern cyber attacks can be highly focused, targeting your online assets and intellectual property. Especially in this BYOD (bring your own device) era, security breaches must be avoided. It’s like a hole in … Continue reading
Posted in Cyber security, Ethical Hacking, Hacking, Training and Education
Tagged Assessment, Cyber Crime, Cyber Security, Hackers, Hacking, Security Assessment, threat
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Credit Card Hacking: 10 Things You Should Know About Smart Cards
The United States likes to think of itself as a technology leader yet has not adopted smarts cards as a replacement for magnetic strip credit cards. Smart cards are easy to identify because of the small electronic chip found on … Continue reading
Grammar Undercuts Cyber Security When Using Long Computer Passwords
Certain long computer passwords may not provide as much cyber security as previously thought. A new study reports that passwords based on grammatical structure give away vital clues that make them more vulnerable to being cracked. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon … Continue reading
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Tagged cyber, cyber attack, Cyber Crime, cyber security professionals, Hacking, sniffing, threat
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Ramping up cyber security means shutting down Botnets
It’s no wonder today’s cyber criminals can continue to gorge themselves on our vulnerable networks: It’s just plain easy, according to a post by Brian Prince, “Cybercrime Inc.: The Business of the Digital Black Market.” For example, cyber criminals can … Continue reading
Posted in Cyber security, Ethical Hacking, Hacking, Training and Education
Tagged Assessment, attack, Hackers, Hacking, identity theft, malware, Security Assessment, threat
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