A cyber-attacker has been using ransomware to hijack unprotected MongoDB databases, locking down and replacing content before asking for Bitcoin to return the data, a security researcher has revealed
ICO ‘Breached Public Data’ Several Times Since 2013
Privacy watchdog forced to investigate itself over incidents
Leet IoT Botnet Bursts on the Scene with Massive DDoS Attack
The Mirai botnet now has its first real competition.
US Law Firms Hacked by Chinese Nationals for $4M in Insider Trading Profits
The three traded on that information about imminent M&A deals in order to make $4 million in illegal profits.
US Military Healthcare Pros Exposed in Privacy Snafu
Contractor Potomac faces questions after incident
Russian Hackers Suspected of Attacking War Monitor
OSCE is heavily focused on Ukraine conflict
Obama Expels 35 Russian ‘Spies’
Move comes after warnings over state interference in presidential election
The DFIR Hierarchy of Needs & Critical Security Controls
As you weigh how best to improve your organization’s digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) capabilities heading into 2017, consider Matt Swann’s Incident Response Hierarchy of Needs. Likely, at some point in your career (or therapy 😉) you’ve h…
Full Text of Speech by Japanese PM Abe at Pearl Harbor
Editors, Small Wars Journal President Obama, Commander Harris, ladies and gentlemen, and all American citizens:I stand here at Pearl Harbor as the prime minister of Japan.If we…
Why An Old Lock Won’t Cut It
We’re all familiar with locks; they’re the main security mechanism for many things that we interact with daily. From our cars to our homes, having a secure lock system is a great way to stay safe. Locks can be used on a variety of things such as gates, file cabinets, gun safes, etc. However, with any lock comes its faults. … Read More
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