Researchers have found several authentication and encryption vulnerabilities in the firmware of marine diesel engine controllers by Norwegian company Auto-Maskin, as well as the accompanying Android app. These security flaws could be exploited by attackers to change the firmware and configuration files, install malware, and perform actions …
Security incidents involving cloud infrastructure have become a regular occurrence since many organizations began shifting their assets to the cloud. Many of these incidents happen because of misconfiguration. “Cloud misconfiguration is a pervasive issue for a variety of reasons,” says Phillip Merrick, CEO of Fugue. …
Over the last few years, blockchain use has gained popularity driven partly by the interest in cryptocurrency, but mostly with the growing understanding of what distributed ledger technology can enable through decentralization of trust. Most large companies have innovation teams looking at ways that blockchain technology can be applied, and …
Recent events around the globe once again shine a limelight on the security issues the IoT community is facing. From claimed attacks on chlorine plants in Ukraine to potential threats to entire medical systems, IoT devices have left their users at a disadvantage against attackers, and the reason might just be that the security minds of our …
The story of nearly every notable data breach in recent memory begins in pretty much the same …
Security incidents involving cloud infrastructure have become a regular occurrence since many …
Unknown attackers have compromised the official distribution of the VestaCP hosting control panel solution to harvest server IPs and admin credentials. That information was exploited to install malware with DDoS capabilities (Linux/ChachaDDoS) …
IBM rolls out cybersecurity operations center on wheels IBM Security launched the mobile Security Operations Center, capable of traveling onsite for cybersecurity training, preparedness, and response. The IBM X-Force Command Cyber Tactical …
New (ISC)2 research shows a widening of the global cybersecurity workforce gap to nearly three million across North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 2018 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study The 2018 …
The majority of executives (87%) around the world cite untrained staff as the greatest cyber risk to their business according to a new report produced by ESI ThoughtLab in conjunction with Willis Towers Watson. Compounding this finding is the …
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.8 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2 percent from expected spending of $3.7 trillion in 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “While currency volatility and the potential for trade …
The story of nearly every notable data breach in recent memory begins in pretty much the same way: Once upon a time, someone got spear phished… Whether it’s a government agency or a Fortune 500 company, spear phishing is a serious threat, …
A new NAVEX Global survey found that more than a third of organizations still use paper-based records or disparate office productivity software to administer their third-party risk assessment and management programs. How best-in-class …
An Avecto survey of over 500 individuals from Europe, the United Arab Emirates and the United States revealed that, while some organisations have already migrated to Windows 10 and are using the move as a catalyst to improve their security …
Financial institutions, fintech firms and industry groups launched the Financial Data Exchange (FDX), a non-profit organization to unify the financial sector around the secure exchange of financial data. FDX will address common challenges around …
Demand for IT security skills has never been higher. As cybercrime rises, the world faces a shortfall of 1.8 million cybersecurity professionals by 2022. Now’s the time to own your future. (ISC)² research shows 70% of employers plan to hire …
