Cyber Crime
Russian Hacking Remains an Issue
Russian hacking attacks leave the victim with a mere 19 minutes to respond to an attack, according to data published by computer security company...
Twitter’s New Security Role
Software vulnerabilities are frequently published on the web, for example on the US National Vulnerability Database — the official register of security vulnerabilities tracked...
Naval Technologies Targeted by Chinese Hackers
Chinese espionage for western military technologies has reached a new stage. Chinese hackers have targeted over two dozen universities in the US and Canada...
Two Steps to Protect Your Passwords
Conventional password security measures have become insufficient when massive data breaches frequently expose millions of users to hacking attacks. More than 92M customer records...
IoT Realm Seeks Governance
Industries are beginning to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in unprecedented scopes. However, security concerns continue to threaten IoT’s progress. A study by...
Smart Cities. Is it Wise to Get Smarter?
We are in an era of intelligent and urgent urban innovation. Our homes are connected, our streets are thriving labyrinths of interconnectivity, and our...
Giant Data Breach: 773 Million Passwords and Email Addresses
More than 87GB of passwords and email addresses have been leaked and distributed in a folder dubbed "Collection #1" by hackers in a significant...
Cyber Trends and Threats – A Review of 2018 and Expectations for 2019
Summary of 2018
2018 has begun with a recovery from the events of 2017 such as WannaCry, Petya, and the information leak from Equifax -...
Honeypots Attracted Connected Car Hackers
Vehicle software is continuously gaining sophistication, creating new threat vectors in the process. As autonomous and connected vehicles become software driven, risks increase that...
Cyber Space is as Dangerous as Ever
In order to protect mobile devices and applications, US Federal agencies need security capabilities that proactively protect devices against all types of cyber attacks,...
Breach in Two-Factor Cybersecurity System
In a quest to make online accounts safer, many services now offer two-factor authentication. Cybersecurity professionals have advised enabling two-factor to add an extra...
10 Largest Data Breaches in 2018
Data breaches compromised the personal information of millions of people around the globe in 2018. Data breaches are...
Quantum Computing in the Wrong Hands – What’s at Stake?
Advances in technology also have a darker side. The world relies on encryption to protect everything from credit card transactions to databases holding health...
Internet Giant will Supply Mobile and IoT Security
Cloudflare, the internet infrastructure and networking giant, has been expanding its focus to include mobile privacy and the security of connected devices.
On November 11,...
Bluetooth Chip – Vulnerable Part of Connected Devices
Wireless access points can come in many forms, such as a router or an internet of things device. If a hacker gains access to...
How Companies Can Minimize Cyber Attack Damage
The recent wave of ransomware attacks and preceding waves of cyber breaches could make it appear as though cyber criminals want their pay-off immediately....
5G Network Not As Secured As Hoped
5G wireless network deployments at major world events such as the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang have shown the great potential of a 5G-driven...
New System Could Protect Nuclear Reactor
A scary yet realistic scenario in the digital age could involve the following: attackers, sponsored by a rogue organization or radical state, gain access...
How Have You Become A Cryptominer?
Author: Aryeh Danon, Data Security Department Manager at Abnet Communications, distributing Sophos solutions in Israel.
Hackers have discovered a new way to take advantage...
Cyber Attack on Weapon Systems is Easier than You’d Think
All US weapons that the Department of Defense tested between 2012 and 2017 have “mission critical” cyber vulnerabilities, claims a new report from the...
Secure Your Router with 4 Steps
Securing our routers and ensuring they are safe and protected is sometimes neglected by many. It is essential to check your router settings and...
The Race to IoT Security
Cybersecurity is an ongoing concern for many, especially with the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The importance of securing IoT is increasingly...
