Mirai’s Progeny Enslaves 120,000 IP Cameras – and Counting
The botnet targets more than 1,000 different camera models to carry out DDoS floods.
Month: May 2017
#Belfast2017: Security 2020: What’s Driving Security Needs of the Future?
Speaking at the CSIT World Cyber Security Technology Research Summit 2017 Ruth Davis looked ahead to what customers are going to need (and want) from their security systems of the future
#Belfast2017: CNI, Startups & Cyber-Skills High on the Agenda for UK Government
Speaking at the CSIT World Cyber Security Technology Research Summit Conrad Prince CB outlined the strategies the UK government is currently exploring to strengthen the nation’s overall cybersecurity position
Microsoft Patches Malware Protection Engine Vulnerability
Microsoft has released a security advisory for a security vulnerability in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.
Brits Want More Visible Multi-Factor Authentication
Equifax poll suggests less than three log-in steps is no good for consumers
Google Offers $20,000 Rewards to Drive OSS-Fuzz Initiative
Aim is to improve the security and stability of open source software
FBI: Whaling and BEC Scams Rack Up $5bn in Ill-Gotten Gains
Losses have increased a whopping 2,370% in three years.
The Best DIY Home Security Systems
Whether you own or rent your home, a security system offers peace of mind against theft, fire and other hazards. However, monthly fees for professionally monitored security systems may be too much for your budget.
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Two-factor authentication for banking
Clearly, you should not use SMS for banking authentiation. We have been saying this for over eight years now. The solution must use encryption that you control.
Any hardware-based solution like key fobs would be very expensive and difficult to scale…
SMBs Admit They’re Compromising on Security
More than 70% of SMB IT managers say budgets have forced them to compromise on security features.