HITB Haxpo 2019: Celebrating the culture of hacking through the years
HITB Haxpo is a free and open to public exposition for everyone interested in hacking, security, privacy and technology. Organized by the same folks who run the HITB Security …
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The ransomware attack cost Norsk Hydro $40 million so far
A little over a week after the beginning of the ransomware attack targeting Norsk Hydro, the company has estimated that the costs it incurred because of it have reached …
What you can expect at the 10th annual HITB Security Conference in The Netherlands
The tenth edition of Hack In The Box Amsterdam will soon be upon us, with interesting talks, trainings, and hacking contests. Some of the trainings have already been sold out, …
Norsk Hydro cyber attack: What’s new?
Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro ASA was hit by ransomware-wielding attackers early this week. The company lost no time in reacting and responding to the attack – …
The privacy risks of pre-installed software on Android devices
Many pre-installed apps facilitate access to privileged data and resources, without the average user being aware of their presence or being able to uninstall them. On the one …
Cost of telecommunications fraud estimated at €29 billion a year
As our society evolves, so does our reliance on telecommunications technology. Cybercriminals prey on our daily use of electronic devices and continuously seek out new ways to …
Businesses have cybersecurity best practice guidelines but fail in practice
Almost 70% of companies have cybersecurity best practice guidelines in place but neglect to take the necessary steps to secure their business. A staggering 44% of businesses …
Norsk Hydro cyber attack: What happened?
“Hydro subject to cyber-attack,” warned Oslo-headquartered Norsk Hydro ASA, one of the world’s biggest aluminum producers, on Tuesday. “Hydro has isolated …
Fewer than 28% of gov.uk using DMARC effectively in line with guidelines
Only 28% of gov.uk domains have been proactive in setting up DMARC appropriately, in line with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) advice in preparation for the retirement of …
(ISC)² brings its Secure Summit to The Hague
Supporting its membership and the wider sector with continuous education opportunities is a major part of what (ISC)2 does as a membership organisation for certified …
