Weekend Update

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

BlueBorne Bluetooth Vulnerabilities

09/12/2017 05:26 PM EDT  Original release date: September 12, 2017

US-CERT is aware of a collection of Bluetooth vulnerabilities, known as BlueBorne, potentially affecting millions of unpatched mobile phones, computers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. A remote attacker could exploit several of these vulnerabilities to take control ...

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7
OCT
0

Android, Apple, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Web Design, Weekend Update, WordPress

The Weakest Link In Cybersecurity is in Your Mirror

That’s right, it’s still you.  Sorry.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this week’s theme is Simple Steps to Online Safety.

The toughest part of cybersecurity is securing the human mind, emotions, behaviors, and responses from the making a decision or taking an action that will open the door for a cyber-attacker.  The reality is that it is much easier to secure systems than humans. And unfortunately, humans have been given ...

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2
OCT
0

Android, Apple, authentication, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, passwords, Phishing, Security, smartphones, social engineering

BlueBorne Bluetooth Hijacker – What Do We Know?

Cybersecurity researchers at Armis Labs have released information about a new attack vector called BlueBorne.  This exploit has the potential to put millions of devices running Windows, Linux, Android or iOS operating systems at risk.

This exploit allows attackers to connect over the Bluetooth radio system with having to first pair the two Bluetooth enabled devices.  Once installed, the attacker has full control ...

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29
SEP
0

Android, Apple, botnet, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Linux, malware, Security, smartphones, Software vulnerability, Spyware, wireless

Smartphones Need Security Too

When a smartphone is stolen, it is a disaster.  You have just given the keys to your online life, your email, social media accounts, and credit cards you have synced with an app.  If you have the new smart locks on your home or office, you also gave them literal keys, the ability to open those locks.  If you have live camera ...

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12
JUL
0

Android, Apple, authentication, backup, cybersecurity, encryption, Identity Theft, Security, smartphones, Wi-Fi, wireless

Apple Pushing Two-Factor Authentication

Users of the Apple iOS 10.3 phone operating system are being offered two-factor authentication (2FA) for their Apple IDs.  This offers an additional layer of security for iCloud data, too.

As we have discussed in previous posts, the benefits of 2FA are that your account cannot be breached with only a stolen password.  In addition to the password, a one-time passcode is required ...

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27
MAR
0

Apple, authentication, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, passwords

Apple Users Get Updates

If you are an Apple user, Apple released a number of updates released late in January that will fix security vulnerabilities in several platforms and services.  It was reported by US-CERT on January 23rd.

The release for Mac OSX Sierra is large, at 105 GB, and fixes many holes that would allow and attacker to remotely execute malware.  This is something you should fix ...

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17
FEB
0

Apple, cybersecurity

Mac Users Targeted By Cyber-Attackers

applelogoThe Apple OSX platform has long held the cache of being invulnerable to attack.  Cyber-criminals have be crafting more exploits to target Macs, iPhones, and iPads, especially since 2012.  The reason for this, as explored in a recent article on SiliconBeat, is that Apple users tend to have more disposable income.  If you willingly pay more to have “the best” or ...

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1
JUL
0

Apple, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, malware, passwords

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