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Ethics of the 0-day trade

Tom Madsen 859 Views 0 Comments , , 6 min read

This is an opinion piece, and an opinion that I am fully aware of, can be controversial in some sectors of the cybersecurity industry. Still, selling the state of the cybersecurity of customers, that most of us are doing our outmost to protect from the nefarious underbelly of the Internet, is actively undermining the security. And yes, I feel that it is actively undermining the security, to sell 0-days to brokers, on the darknet or companies on the Internet, instead of disclosing them to the vendors for patching.

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Not-For-Profits and Cybersecurity Breaches: What Are The Risks?

Kitty Bates 482 Views 0 Comments , 5 min read

For those working for or with charities, it’s incredibly important to understand the cybersecurity risks that affect the not-for-profit sector. As charities run without making profit, it can be incredibly hard to justify regular outgoing expenses on cybersecurity, but when dealing with large sums of money, confidential information and more, they pose an easy threat to malevolent hackers.

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Ransomware’s Evolving – Are You Ready?

Ian Jennings 1115 Views 0 Comments , , 6 min read

Ransomware is big business.  It’s difficult to accurately measure just how big; the true size of the ransomware industry is masked by the fact that not all attacks and payments are made public.  However, a simple analysis of the ransom payments in the news – where new ransomware headlines appear almost daily – reveals a multi-billion-dollar industry.  Ransomware attacks are estimated to occur every 11 seconds, with the total cost of attacks to businesses exceeding $20 billion last year.  
In 2022, there are no signs ransomware is slowing down.  From ransomware as a service (RaaS) to Big Game Hunting, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated; ransomware represents one of the greatest threats facing businesses today.  For chief information security officers (CISOs) and the wider executive leadership team, navigating the modern ransomware landscape is challenging.  Attackers are almost always one step ahead – with innovative, well-funded and coordinated teams utilising every tool at their disposal to penetrate corporate networks.  It can be difficult to know exactly what form a threat might take and where best to focus risk mitigation efforts.    

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Protect what’s yours: How to Safeguard your Data this Data Protection Day

Editor's Desk 1648 Views 0 Comments , , 7 min read

In our increasingly data-driven world, personal data is shared every second – when shopping, at work, travelling, or simply browsing the internet. It is the responsibility of every organisation to make an active commitment to protect the data it holds. After all, it could have serious implications for its reputation if a data breach occurred and its customers’ personal data was stolen and misused. 
Data Protection Day seeks to raise awareness and promote best practices around keeping data safe and secure. In this article, eleven experts in the technology industry give advice on how to best protect your data and maintain trust from your customers.

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Why are People Worried About 5G Interfering With Flights?

Emily Newton 942 Views 0 Comments , , , 4 min read

The introduction of 5G was supposed to change how humanity uses mobile internet. From providing low-latency connectivity for mobile phones to making things like robotic surgery possible over long distances, 5G has the potential to be an invaluable tool.
On paper, it sounds like the perfect plan, but now that companies have begun to roll out the technology, a new challenge has appeared. Can 5G communications interfere with aviation instruments? Here’s what is known now and what the implications could mean for flight.

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Security experts reveal their predictions for 2022

Editor's Desk 1232 Views 0 Comments , 8 min read

It is hard to believe that another year is about to pass, and while not quite as unpredictable as last year, 2021 held a lot of its own trials and tribulations – especially for the tech sector. Ransomware has hugely increased this year – in fact, the UK has been ranked number 10 on the list of countries worst affected by ransomware in a new report commissioned by Google – and we are in the eye of the storm of the ‘Great Resignation’, which is hitting the cybersecurity industry hard.
Despite this however, the year has also had its wins. This year the UN declared 2021 the International Year of Peace and Trust, Kamala Harris became the first female and black Vice-President of the United States, and more than 7.5 billion Covid vaccinations (so far) had been administered.
o as we celebrate the winds, wind down, and bring the year to a close, what can we expect from 2022? Cybersecurity Magazine spoke with eight technology experts to find out what they predict for the next 12 months. Here is what they had to say

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The Problem with Statistics of Compromised Credentials in the Dark Web

Idan Aharoni 1007 Views 0 Comments 7 min read

These reports do often include a “shopping list” of Dark Web prices for various types of credentials and many do delve deeper into the details of these findings, often speculating as to why certain things cost as much as they do. However, the reality of the Dark Web is usually much more complex, to the point that quoting credentials volume and price is usually meaningless. Some reports do a better job than others touching on these complexities, but the fact remains that normally only the numbers in the reports – the volumes and prices – are the focus and what only gets quoted, with the full intent of those who wrote the report. But as noted, these numbers are usually meaningless. Here is why, and why you should always take them with a pinch of salt.

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International Computer Security Day 2021: A Day to Strengthen Our Cyber Defences

Editor's Desk 1071 Views 0 Comments 6 min read

Something that most businesses are beginning to understand is that, in today’s hyper connected age, robust cybersecurity is no longer an option, it’s a necessity.  In the UK alone, 39% of all businesses have suffered a data breach within the past 12 months, and this figure increases substantially for medium (65%) and large enterprises (64%). So, this Computer Security Day, what should organisations be doing to better protect their most valuable assets from cyber threats?

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DDoS Attacks on the Educational Sector are Threatening Online Learning

Ramil Khantimirov 1363 Views 0 Comments , 4 min read

With the onset of Covid, online classes are starting to become a staple of modern learning. Many schools, colleges, and universities remain closed for months due to social distancing. Over 1.2 billion children are out of school globally.
Instead of whiteboards, we’re starting to use digital boards and software such as Miro. Instead of classrooms, we’re using Zoom and Skype calls. And for many, the only way to find out when the next lesson is starting is to look up a digital timetable on a school’s website.
At the same time, online learning infrastructure is largely unprotected. Many local schools or university websites operate under the pretense that they won’t become a DDoS target. And it’s easy to think that way. These platforms are small, they don’t generate a lot of income, if any, and they contribute to a good cause. So who would DDoS them?
and launch a powerful network flood for just a few dollars.

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