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Operating System Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Insecurity

iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don't confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity.

FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites

A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.

Security terms explained: What does Zero Day mean?

One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a “zero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s look at what that phrase entails.

Android Wi-Fi Direct bug means hackers can reboot your device

A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.

'Critical Security Updates' cancelled for 939 million Android users

Google has revealed that Android smartphones and tablets running versions of the software released before 4.3 (Jellybean) will no longer be given official updates to an important part of the software

ICANN computers compromised by hackers

The nonprofit organization that looks after name and internet domains has been hit by a spear phishing hack that has compromised company data, reports The Register.

Apple Pay and security - what you need to know

Mobile payments look set to be one of the defining technologies of 2015, as the launch of Apple Pay catalyses a boom in cardless payments - both from Apple’s own system, and rivals playing catch-up.

What’s up with Emotet?

A brief summary of what happened with Emotet since its comeback in November 2021

The good, the bad and the ugly of AI – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The growing use of synthetic media and the difficulties in distinguishing between real and fake content raise a slew of legal and ethical questions

What to know about the MOVEit hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The US government has now announced a bounty of $10 million for intel linking the Cl0p ransomware gang to a foreign government

Digital security for the self-employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business

The danger within: 5 steps you can take to combat insider threats

By: Márk Szabó

Some threats may be closer than you think. Are security risks that originate from your own trusted employees on your radar?

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Verizon 2023 DBIR: What’s new this year and top takeaways for SMBs

By: Phil Muncaster

Here are some of the key insights on the evolving data breach landscape as revealed by Verizon’s analysis of more than 16,000 incidents

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Avoid juice jacking and recharge your batteries safely this summer

By: Márk Szabó

Cybercriminals can use USB charging stations in airports, hotels, malls or other public spaces as conduits for malware

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Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

By: Phil Muncaster

With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passé. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other?

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Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

By: Phil Muncaster

While not a 'get out of jail free card' for your business, cyber insurance can help insulate it from the financial impact of a cyber-incident

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7 tips for spotting a fake mobile app

By: Roman Cuprik

Plus, 7 ways to tell that you downloaded a sketchy app and 7 tips for staying safe from mobile security threats in the future

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Top 5 search engines for internet‑connected devices and services

By: Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya

A roundup of some of the handiest tools that security professionals can use to search for and monitor devices that are accessible from the internet

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Meet “AI”, your new colleague: could it expose your company’s secrets?

By: Roman Cuprik

Before rushing to embrace the LLM-powered hire, make sure your organization has safeguards in place to avoid putting its business and customer data at risk

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