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Salt Bugs Allow Full RCE as Root on Cloud Servers
in Cyber Security, IT TipsResearchers say the bugs are easy to exploit and will likely be weaponized within a day. The open-source Salt management framework contains high-severity security vulnerabilities that allow full remote code execution as root on servers in data centres and cloud environments. And in-the-wild attacks are expected imminently. According to F-Secure researchers, the framework, authored by […]
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is good Password Security?
in Cyber Security, IT TipsA password is a drawbridge to your entire digital world… don’t make it weak What exactly is good Password Security? Passwords are the digital keys to your online network of almost everything; friends, family, work and your financial accounts. If you take the risk and disregard the strength & integrity of your passwords, you’ll probably […]
The Fort of Cyber Security – What is Ransomware?
in Cyber Security, IT TipsHow to protect your business against Ransomware What exactly is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malicious software. Which locks and encrypts your computer or device data, then demands a ransom to restore your access. The cybercriminal uses your own information against you, the files are still on your computer, however, they’re all encrypted and […]
Mobile Industry Teams Up to Deny #COVID19 Smishers
in Cyber Security, IT TipsThe UK’s mobile and finance industries have teamed up with GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to better detect and block SMS phishing attempts designed to capitalize on the COVID-19 crisis. Known as smishing, these attacks use similar social engineering and spoofing techniques as phishing emails but arrive as texts, tricking users into clicking on malicious links […]
Most Remote Workers Have Received No Security Training for a Year
in Cyber Security, IT TipsTwo-thirds of remote workers in the UK haven’t received cybersecurity training over the past year, raising fears that they may be more susceptible to attacks as hackers adapt their tactics during the current crisis. Norwegian app security firm Promon polled 2000 remote workers to better assess where organizations may be exposed during the pandemic. It found that, […]