Why Passwords Suck Usernames and Passwords are not secure by nature. Usernames and Passwords are controls that rely on “Something you know.” Knowledge is easily transferable, and therefore, passwords are not secure. No amount of security training will eliminate or overcome human nature. It is human nature to make passwords we can easily remember. Passwords …
The Dark Web is Anonymous The dark web is a scary place. It is a network of websites teeming with illegal activity. It is a secret place where visitors protect their identity by using techniques to keep identifying information (Like their IP address) hidden. There are several methods that people use to keep themselves anonymous …
Hardware Encryption is not Secure A Little History… In the past, it was assumed that hardware encryption is far more secure than software encryption. Many people, including security experts, still believe this to be true. And in the past, it was true. But recent history has proven that hardware encryption is highly vulnerable. The widely …
When Hackers Kill Hackers have already – perhaps many times- have contributed to death by hacking into secure systems and releasing information. This information has lead to the loss of life in many different ways, including suicide and murder. But hacking has now evolved to the point that cybercriminals can use computers to negatively affect …
Zerodium is a reputable place where you can sell zero-day exploits. Hackers and security researchers know that Zerodium is a way to cash in on vulnerabilities that they discover in operation systems, software and hardware, and devices. There are several ways that you can make money from discovering vulnerabilities. You can disclose the vulnerability to …
Persian Stalker is targeting Iranian social media accounts. The “group” has been around since 2017, and they have been observed targeting social media accounts. Specifically, this group focuses on gaining access and control of Instagram and Telegram accounts. Telegram is a popular service with about 40 million users. Telegram is a communication app that has …
According to “The Retail and eCommerce Threat Landscape Report” from October 2018, there is a 297% increase in the number of phishing websites that target online retail businesses and customers of these businesses. There is an average of 23 phishing sites for each retail company included in the study. In 2017 the data showed that …
Experts think that the infamous North Korean hacker group Lazarus accounts for targeted strikes against five cryptocurrency exchanges. North Korea’s burgeoning cyber military seems to have especially honed its assault abilities to attack cryptocurrency-related organizations. In the face of mounting and crippling international sanctions, Pyongyang’s many hacker groups have adopted cryptocurrency-focused malicious attempts as an …
North Korean Cryptocurrency Scam Efforts – Marine Chain Read More »
Everyone is talking about the Bloomberg Businessweek’s volatile report alleging that Chinese spies had implanted surveillance chips in the motherboards of computer servers. The report is not standing up to the smell test. As president Trump would say – This is fake news. Apple, Amazon, and the other involved parties delivered strong denials. If these …
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