43% of cloud databases are currently unencrypted
Palo Alto Networks released research showing how vulnerabilities in the development of cloud infrastructure are creating significant security risks. Alerts and events for …
In 2020, 5G deployments will continue at a frantic pace
The implementation of massive MIMO in 5G systems is changing, according to a Mobile Experts report. There’s a shift away from the dominant position of 64T64R mMIMO, …
Emotet can spread to poorly secured Wi-Fi networks and computers on them
Here’s yet another reason to secure Wi-Fi networks and Windows user accounts with a strong enough password: researchers have spotted and analyzed a malware program that …
Honware: IoT honeypot for detecting zero-day exploits
Two researchers have created a solution that could help security researchers and IoT manufacturers with detecting zero-day exploits targeting internet-connected devices more …
Which vulnerabilities were most exploited by cybercriminals in 2019?
Which ten software vulnerabilities should you patch as soon as possible (if you haven’t already)? Table of top exploited CVEs between 2016 and 2019 (repeats are noted by …
The Goldilocks principle for zero trust fraud prevention
According to Wikipedia, “zero trust is an information security framework which states that organizations should not trust any entity inside or outside of their perimeter at …
Cyberattackers decreased their activity at the end of 2019, but only to change tactics
Attackers know that humans are still the weakest link. Across the board, malicious cyber-activity was down partly as a result of hectic holiday schedules and vacations with …
How IoT devices open a portal for chaos across the network
Shadow IoT devices pose a significant threat to enterprise networks, according to a new report from Infoblox. The report surveyed 2,650 IT professionals across the US, UK, …
CDPwn vulnerabilities open millions of Cisco enterprise devices to attack
If you have Cisco equipment in your enterprise network – and chances are good that you have – you should check immediately which feature the newly revealed CDPwn …
Touch panels deployed in critical infrastructure vulnerable to remote attacks
Manufacturing facilities and processing centers using AutomationDirect C-more Touch Panels are advised to upgrade their firmware ASAP, as older versions contain a high-risk …
How can we harness human bias to have a more positive impact on cybersecurity awareness?
Dr. Jessica Barker, Co-CEO of Cygenta, follows her passion of positively influencing cybersecurity awareness, behaviours and culture in organisations around the world. Dr. …
HECVAT toolkit helps higher education institutions assess cloud adoption risks
Higher education institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions in order to lower costs, improve performance and productivity, and increase flexibility and …