Experienced IT guy hoping to broaden his knowledge of InfoSec
#appsec #cybersecurity #encryption #hacking #infosec #pentesting #privacy #ransomware #security
The black hat hacker trap: Why unethical hacking lures young people
https://venturebeat.com/security/the-black-hat-hacker-trap-why-unethical-hacking-lures-young-people/
Does this article paint an accurate picture?
#VentureBeat #BlackHat #hacking #cybercrime #infosec #cybersecurity #WhiteHat #EthicalHacking #PenTesting
For those that are wondering, after a forensic investigation, we found that this is how the attacker got around the 2FA:
https://www.yourtechstory.com/2023/02/02/facebook-bug-allows-2fa-bypass-via-instagram/
Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download software
Over the past month, Google has been outgunned by malvertisers with new tricks
#Google #ArsTechnica #malware #infosec #cybersecurity #GoogleAds #malvertising
Can a new form of cryptography solve the internet’s privacy problem?
Techniques which allow the sharing of data whilst keeping it secure may revolutionise fields from healthcare to law enforcement
#theguardian #cryptography #research #infosec #cybersecurity #privacy #encryption
Cybersecurity: How closing the skills gap can improve resilience and support a workforce in transition
More people need to understand that a cyber career is attainable for anyone.
#weforum #cybersecurity #infosecjobs #career #ransomware #cyberattack #jobs #technology
Microsoft: We are tracking these 100 active ransomware gangs using 50 types of malware
Phishing, fake software updates and unpatched vulnerabilities are being exploited for ransomware attacks.
#zdnet #microsoft #ransomware #malware #cybercrime #infosec #cybersecurity #phishing #vulnerabilities
KeePass disputes vulnerability allowing stealthy password theft
The development team behind the open-source password management software KeePass is disputing what is described as a newly found vulnerability that allows attackers to stealthily export the entire database in plain text.
#BleepingComputer #keepass #vulnerability #passwordmanager #infosec #cybersecurity
The risks of 5G security
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past decade, you’ve probably heard of 5G telecommunications. But what is it?
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/risks-5g-security/
#5g #security #telecom #wireless #TechRepublic #technology #infosec #cybersecurity
Fear not: RSA encryption won’t fall to quantum computing anytime soon
Expert says the focus on quantum attacks may distract us from more immediate threats.
#QuantumComputing #arstechnica #encryption #infosec #cybersecurity
IBM: Quantum computing poses an ‘existential threat’ to data encryption
https://venturebeat.com/security/ibm-quantum-computing/
#ibm #QuantumComputing #encryption #VentureBeat #cryptography #infosec #cybersecurity
Restraining myself from typing this in all caps. Cellebrite, the Israeli company that develops phone cracking software/hardware that has been used by police forces worldwide, have had their tools and documentation leaked. Holy shit.
#infosec #security #tech #privacy
https://ddosecrets.substack.com/p/cellebrite-msab-phone-forensics-leak
We have a subreddit now! Check out https://reddit.com/r/infosec_jobs/ :) #infosec #infosecjobs #cyberjobs #cybersecjobs #securityjobs #reddit
Hackers using Google Ads to steal your info and drain your accounts — what you need to know
Fake ads that lead to phishing sites are distributing the Rhadamanthys malware
#GoogleAds #TomsGuide #FakeAds #malware #infosec #cybersecurity
Patch Where it Hurts: Effective Vulnerability Management in 2023
A recently published Security Navigator report data shows that businesses are still taking 215 days to patch a reported vulnerability. Even for critical vulnerabilities, it generally takes more than 6 months to patch.
https://thehackernews.com/2023/01/patch-where-it-hurts-effective.html
#vulnerability #patching #înfosec #cybersecurity #TheHackerNews
A fifth of passwords used by federal agency cracked in security audit
89 percent of the department's high-value assets had easy-to-crack passcodes.
#infosec #cybersecurity #ArsTechnica #government #password #audit
@rgordon I recently disposed of seven old drives. Four were in enclosures and could not be accessed. I bought USB device below and was able to wipe all using DoD standard. They were then donated to Goodwill.
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