WannaCry: On screens everywhere!
Credit to Author: Dmitry Zveginets| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 17:12:37 +0000
Embedded systems demand special protection from infections similar to WannaCry.
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Zero Patch IoT Environment
Credit to Author: Axelle Apvrille| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 09:28:10 -0700
Over the last few months or years I have reported vulnerabilities on several IoT devices. None have been patched so far, and I think it is time to discuss the situation openly. One of the issues I have faced several times is the zero-security-culture phenomenon. Some of those IoT companies were typically very small and young, with sadly neither the skills nor the resources to fix security issues. For example, I remember sending several vulnerabilities to a given company. I got an automated response for the first email (ok),…
Read MoreHackers reportedly hold Disney's newest Pirates of the Caribbean film for ransom
Credit to Author: Darlene Storm| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 07:57:00 -0700
While some people are still fretting about WannaCry ransomware and possible variants of it, hackers are reportedly threatening to release Disney’s upcoming Johnny Depp film if Disney doesn’t pay a ransom.
Although Disney would not confirm that the stolen film is the fifth in the Pirates franchise, it doesn’t intend to bow to extortion. The ransomed movie is Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, according to Deadline; it is scheduled to hit theaters on May 26.
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Privacy Awareness Week: A primer
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 15:00:24 +0000
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| The Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) began an initiative called Privacy Awareness Week, or PAW, with the purpose of educating users about current privacy issues and promoting the importance of keeping their personal information safe. This remains the core of why it exists for more than a decade now. Categories: Tags: asia pacific privacy authoritycybersecuritycybersecurity awarenesspawprivacyprivacy awareness weekprivacy primer |
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Read MoreHow to properly update Windows to protect your computer from WannaCry
Credit to Author: Marvin the Robot| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 15:05:26 +0000
By now, everyone has heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack. So far we have two posts about it: one with a general overview of what happened, and another with advice for businesses. But it’s become clear that not everyone understands how to patch the Windows vulnerability that is exploited by WannaCry, which allows it to […]
Read MoreHow to keep your XG Firewall up to date
Credit to Author: Chris McCormack| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 13:58:09 +0000
A step-by-step guide for staying up to date with all the latest XG Firewall releases.<img alt=”” border=”0″ src=”https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=news.sophos.com&blog=834173&post=33697&subd=sophos&ref=&feed=1″ width=”1″ height=”1″ /><img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/9jrWF2hnyI8″ height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>
Read MoreWannaCry ransomware: how it attacks and how to protect your business
Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 14:08:52 +0000
Kaspersky Lab is teaming up with Comae Technologies to present an emergency webinar for businesses to help them understand and defend against the WannaCry ransomware. The malware has primarily affected business networks, and has claimed victims around the world in a wide range of industries.
Read MoreRansomware: What Are the Bad Guys After and How Do I Stop Them?
Credit to Author: Cara West-Wainwright| Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 12:00:58 +0000
If the past few days of WannaCry ransomware activity have taught us anything it’s that cybercriminals pose a clear and present danger to organizations and their customers all over the world. But have you ever wondered exactly what the bad guys are after when they launch their online attacks at your own PC or mobile…