We’re halfway through 2018 and several cybersecurity predictions made in late 2017 have, unfortunately, already come true. From cryptojackers becoming an actual threat to organizations instead of just a nuisance for end users, to hardware vulnerabilities that may even impact […]
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Once considered a “fad,” the Internet of Things (IoT) is now here to stay. It thrives in inter-connectivity though, making it a target of malicious programs and attacks. This is especially true when combined with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
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In late April, it was Volkswagen and Audi in the headlines, when their in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems were found vulnerable to remote hacking. By mid-May, it was BMW, in the thick of rolling out patches for 14 vulnerabilities discovered by
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Inner Circle Podcast: Episode 009 Scott Scheferman, a Senior Director of Global Services for Cylance, is my guest on this episode of the Inner Circle podcast. Scott and I discuss what predictive advantage is and why it matters in the
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During “Ask The Architect” at the Devoxx UK 2018 conference, Oracle’s chief architect, Mark Reinhold, called Java’s serialization mechanism a “horrible mistake” and a virtually endless source of security vulnerabilities. More importantly, Reinhold announced Oracle’s decision to improve Java’s security
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If you read enough tech thriller or science fiction books, you’re bound to be familiar with a super villain using some kind of technology to wreak havoc across the planet—often triggered by hacking critical internet-of-things (IoT) systems. But the fact
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The worldwide WannaCry cyberattack in particular, and ransomware attacks in general, seem to be accelerating the adoption of the Windows 10 operating system, as per a recent report. Leading security firm Duo Security has come up with its third annual
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Public Wi-Fi has become a very important part of our lifestyle—so much so that it impacts our decision-making process regarding where to dine in and where to hang out with our friends. Our social instincts compel us to choose places
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The early days of cybercrime were a simpler time. What was once largely the domain of individuals — with agendas running the spectrum from curiosity, to mischief, to anarchy, to crime — has become more organized, more specialized, and far
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Most companies have invested significantly in technology to protect their systems and data from hackers. But what’s often overlooked in cybersecurity—the human element—is just as dangerous, if not more dangerous. IBM reported in 2014 that human error is a contributing
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