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Security is in the spotlight – but there is a real twist at the global level
Security is in the spotlight at the moment, for several reasons. Some stories we read about daily, some we read about. Then read again. Read more…
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Hacking groups exploiting Microsoft mail server software flaw
At least 10 hacking groups are using recently discovered flaws in Microsoft mail server software to break into targets around the world. Read more…
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Will the SolarWinds hack make us tighten security in the tech industry?
The SolarWinds hack was sophisticated and probably a harbinger of things to come. It signalled the end of ‘smash and grab’ tactics. Read more…
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Spy vs Spy? Chinese may have used NSA software in hacking operations
Chinese spies used code first developed by the US National Security Agency to support their hacking operations, say Israeli researchers. Read more…
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Zero-day attacks are still a big threat and not being taken seriously enough
Zero-day attacks are scary for security and easy for hackers because flaws can be reused. And the root of the problem is time and money. Read more…
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The disruption of EMOTET is good but the end will never be in sight
The joint operation that brought EMOTET to its knees deserves congratulations. It was, one of the single largest cyber threats out there. Read more…
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Android users in Pakistan face dangerous apps that hide in plain sight
Android smartphone users are used to being told that their devices are vulnerable but now new digital horrors have sprung up in Pakistan. Read more…
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Science fiction is becoming science fact, fast (and not in a good way)
Science fiction has a huge following because it is escapism and planets get blown up. The problems start when fiction turns to fact. Read more…
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US government hack: espionage, act of war or part of the new normal?
US government hack would not be considered an act of war under international law and will likely go down in history as an act of espionage. Read more…
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Nokia reports spike in IoT attacks but telcos are holding up
Not surprisingly, IoT attacks and devices being infected by malware are up as a result of the pandemic, according to Nokia. Read more…