
Researchers find critical RCE vulnerabilities in industrial VPN solutions
Critical vulnerabilities in several industrial VPN implementations for remotely accessing operational technology (OT) networks could allow attackers to overwrite data, execute …

62,000 QNAP NAS devices infected with persistent QSnatch malware
There are approximately 62,000 malware-infested QNAP NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices located across the globe spilling all the secrets they contain to unknown cyber …

How well do face recognition algorithms identify people wearing masks?
Now that so many of us are covering our faces to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, how well do face recognition algorithms identify people wearing masks? The answer, …

Review: Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies
Dr. Chase Cunningham holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science from Colorado Technical University and a B.S. from American Military University focused on counter-terrorism …

The distinction between human and bot behavior is becoming increasingly blurred
There’s no denying that the way people have been using the Internet and online stores has changed over the last couple of months. As consumers change their online habits, the …

What is privacy and why does it matter?
Privacy is a basic right and a necessary protection in the digital age to avoid victimization and manipulation. In much of the world, privacy is considered a basic human …

NIST selects algorithms to form a post-quantum cryptography standard
The race to protect sensitive electronic information against the threat of quantum computers has entered the home stretch. Post-quantum cryptography standard After spending …

75% of cardholders prefer contactless cards to other payment methods
Based on responses from 1,000 U.S. cardholders who are familiar with contactless credit/debit card or “tap and pay” technology, a new Entrust Datacard survey reveals that 75% …

Attackers are exploiting Cisco ASA/FTD flaw in search for sensitive data
An unauthenticated file read vulnerability (CVE-2020-3452) affecting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software is being exploited by …

It’s time to tap the next generation of cyber defenders
As college graduates of the Class of 2020 enter the workforce, we welcome a new generation of cyber professionals. Already this year’s crop of talent has demonstrated their …

Attackers have created a specialized economy around email account takeover
Barracuda released key findings about the ways cybercriminals are attacking and exploiting email accounts. The report reveals a specialized economy emerging around email …

DeimosC2: Open source tool to manage post-exploitation issues
TEAMARES launched DeimosC2, addressing the market need for a cross-compatible, open source Command and Control (C2) tool for managing compromised machines that includes mobile …