Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.


Cyber war meets real war.

Israel Responds To Cyber Attack With Air Strike On Cyber Attackers In World First

And from Bruce Schneier and Wired.


Microsoft Releases Security Updates to Address Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Original release date: May 16, 2019

Microsoft has released security ...

Continue Reading →
0

Millions of Chinese-made IoT Devices Easily Hacked says Brian Krebs

If you bought a security camera, webcam, baby monitor, smart doorbell, digital video recorder or other IoT device manufactured in China, there is bad news.  Security flaws have been discovered that can easily  allow an attacker remote access, remote control, and password discovery on affected systems.  These devices can also be hijacked to use in a variety exploits including eavesdropping ...

Continue Reading →
0

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.


Hacked tornado warning systems leave Texans in the dark

Add this latest public warning system sabotage to a growing list of fear-and-panic-spreading hacking incidents.


You left WHAT on that USB drive?!

Nudies, taxes, and memos – oh, my! Research shows that even if we think we’ve deleted content on the sticks, we’re leaving ...

Continue Reading →
0

New Attacks Against SCADA, ICS, and Industrial Safety Control Systems

This can’t be good.  Klaxons sounding at the chemical plant only meant one thing, that the automatic safety systems were not working and that a dangerous explosion was immanent.  The explosion would release a toxic cloud of hydrogen sulfide gas that would kill everyone at the plant and hundreds of people living nearby.

A movie scene?  A spy novel plot?  Unfortunately not, this is an actual event that took place in ...

Continue Reading →
0

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.


Tomorrow is World Backup Day

March 31 is World Backup Day.  Monday is April Fool’s Day.  Coincidence?  I think not.  I you are one of the hold-outs who is going to get around to it someday, today is your chance.


Google reveals BuggyCow macOS security flaw

Google’s Project Zero researchers have revealed a ...

Continue Reading →
0

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.


The Computer Programmer Who Ran a Global Drug Trafficking Empire

A new book uncovers the intricacies of Paul Le Roux’s cartel and how it fueled the opioid epidemic ravaging the U.S. today.  This fascinating story is covered in detail on the Smithsonian website.  Or read Evan Ratliff’s new book The Mastermind.  I ...

Continue Reading →
1

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.


OUCH! Ransomware Attack Via MSP Locks Customers Out of Systems

If your computer technical support is provided by an outside vendor, you need to know this.  We have warned about this problem before.

Earlier this week, an unidentified threat actor managed to launch a ransomware attack resulting in the encryption of between 1,500 to 2,000 ...

Continue Reading →
0

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.


Tech Trends in 2019

Information on trends in technology for drones, security robots, artificial intelligence, security smart homes, and securing IoT.


Feds can’t force you to unlock your phone with finger or face, says judge

The landmark decision asserts the same 4th and 5th amendment legal protection for biometrics that we’re given for passcodes.


Continue Reading →
0

Autonomous Vehicles Will Decide Who Gets Killed

In a not too distant future, you may be riding in an autonomous vehicle that is forced to decide between running over a pedestrian or a bicyclist.  Or whether to crash into a tree or another automobile.  It may make a decision you are not particularly happy with.  These decisions will rely on “artificial intelligence” built into these cars.  These decisions are being programmed right now by developers of autonomous ...

Continue Reading →
0
Page 5 of 12 «...34567...»