Articles about Security
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5-year-old IoT attack resurfaces, puts millions of devices at risk
IoT chip manufacturer Z-Wave reportedly fixed issues with its pairing process that allowed attackers to hijack internet-connected devices, but one security firm completely circumvented it.
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Firefox will soon protect you from websites that mine cryptocurrency on your computer
Tracking protection, a standard part of Firefox, is getting several improvements in Firefox 63, due out in October.
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No, Alexa isn't spying on you, but be careful with sensitive conversations
A Portland couple claim that their Amazon Echo arbitrarily recorded a conversation and sent it to someone in their contact list.
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T-Mobile data breach shows importance of securing internal tools
A flaw in T-Mobile's website allowing anyone to access customer data highlights the need for internal audits and authentication.
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How to install and use the Titan text-based password manager on Linux
If you're looking for a text-based password manager, Jack Wallen believes Titan is the way to go. Here's how to install and use this handy tool on Linux.
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Using a D-Link router? Watch out for hardcoded backdoors that give hackers admin access
D-Link's DIR-620 routers contain four recently discovered firmware flaws that an attacker could use to take over a network, and D-Link has no plans to fix them.
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An average data breach will cost an enterprise $1.23M and an SMB $120K, here's why
With data breaches rapidly becoming multi-million dollar events, could the only solution be increasing IT budgets and giving tech leaders a bigger voice in organizational decision making?
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Microsoft EnclaveDB can defend against malicious database admins, compromised OS
EnclaveDB is a research project from Imperial College London and Microsoft that uses trusted hardware to protect that data.
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VPNFilter malware infected 500K devices: SMB and home office routers are at risk
Cisco's Talos Intelligence uncovered a malware campaign targeting router and NAS products, but government intervention may have neutralized the threat.
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GDPR: A cheat sheet
Enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect May 25, 2018, and will apply to any company that transacts with European Union citizens. Here's your GDPR go-to guide.
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Why trust is the essential currency of cybersecurity
To build durable cybersecurity policy, companies should encourage trust-building initiatives with business partners, said Cisco trust strategy officer Anthony Grieco.
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Brain Food botnet infected 5,000+ websites with malicious PHP scripts in past 4 months
The botnet tries to trick users into buying fake diet and brain-boosting pills in order to steal personal info. It does a great job of hiding itself, and it's spreading like wildfire.
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4 best practices for cyber intelligence in business
Research has shown that the safest businesses know their digital weaknesses, preemptively identify any potential hacker targets, and hire a diverse cyber intelligence team.
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Microsoft extending GDPR protections to all global customers, here's how
The tech giant now gives users the ability to transfer or delete all of the data it has collected through its programs, apps, and search engines.
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More than 800K DrayTek routers vulnerable to DNS reprogramming attack
Nearly all of the 800,000+ DrayTek routers currently in operation are subject to an exploit allowing an attacker to change its DNS settings. Update your firmware now.
