Cybersecurity company finds classified NSA, Army data online
“A cybersecurity company said Tuesday it found top secret files related to classified Army communications systems sitting unprotected online for anyone to see. The data belonged to the U.S. Army’s Intelligence and Security Command, a division of both the Army and the National Security Agency. It’s the latest known setback linked to the NSA where […]
FedEx Grapples With TNT Express Cyberattack: Time to Dump?
“FedEx’s operations have been severely hurt by the Jun 27 cyberattack on its subsidiary, TNT Express. The attack caused large-scale service delays on its TNT Express unit. Evidently, the company’s top line in first-quarter fiscal 2018 was affected, primarily due to decreased volumes at TNT Express. First-quarter results were also hampered by Hurricane Harvey. In […]
Guarding the firewall: Ensuring cyber security for small businesses
Phishing, scanning/probing, website intrusions and defacements, virus/malicious code, ransomware, Denial of Service attacks, and data breaches are some ways in which hackers attack business websites, which can cause operational disruptions and potentially steal sensitive information. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) , unfortunately, have been seeing rising incidences of cybercrime. Growing digitization of business assets and […]
NSA hack bigger than Snowden
The New York Times is reporting that the National Security Agency has been hacked by a group called the Shadow Brokers. The leak is stirring concern over the agency’s ability to protect cyber weapons and national security information. Check out the video here.
U.S. Government issues alerts about malware and IP addresses linked to North Korean cyber attacks
US-CERT, the Department of Homeland Security team responsible for analyzing cybersecurity threats, has posted a warning about cyber attacks by the North Korean government, which it collectively refers to as “Hidden Cobra.” The technical alert from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security says a remote administration tool (RAT) called FALLCHILL has been deployed by […]
Hackers ‘take over Boeing 757’ as it’s sitting on the runway, without the pilots realizing
Security researchers have shown off alarming hacks where they ‘take over’ cars – but a new demonstration may be the scariest yet. Security researchers from America’s Homeland Security were able to remotely ‘hack’ a Boeing 757 while it sat on the runway, without the pilots being aware. For more details, read here. Author: Rob Waugh
SMEs and Cyber Attacks: What you need to know
According to Technopedia, “A cyber attack is a deliberate exploitation of computer systems, technology-dependent enterprises and networks. Cyber attacks use malicious code to alter computer code, logic or data, resulting in disruptive consequences that can compromise data and lead to cyber crimes, such as information and identity theft.” Why are some SMEs Targets for Cyber […]
60 Percent of Companies Fail in 6 Months Because of This
Small business is all about managing risk since no risk can be prevented with 100% certainty. But what if I told you that there is one risk which puts 60% of businesses that encounter it out of business? You’d get better odds at Vegas playing craps! Furthermore, what if I told you that it is […]
How can you protect yourself from cyber attacks?
There are several ways to protect yourself from cyber attacks. Williams advised against clicking on links sent in emails or text messages from unfamiliar email addresses. “Viruses can be embedded in (Microsoft) Word or Excel documents,” said Williams. “You have to be very, very careful about what you open. If it looks strange, don’t open […]
Need for cyber security professionals rises with prevalence of attacks
The likelihood of falling victim to a cyber attack grows by the day as hackers become more prevalent and sophisticated. More than 3 million data records were lost or stolen every day in the first half of 2016, according to CyberArk. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported more than 4,000 ransomware attacks – a […]