How a bank got hacked (a study in how not to secure your networks)
Robbing a bank is easier than you might think, especially if you don’t care which bank you rob, according to a “how to rob a bank” manifesto by the apparently vigilante hacker Phineas Phisher. The PwC incident response report, which Phineas Phisher leaked, backs up that claim. The report details the intrusion to management at…
5G Myth Busting: Unpacking the Cybersecurity Risks and Realities
When 5G was formally announced in 2018, it came with promises of changing the face of wireless connectivity – those promises are finally being realized. Around the world, wireless carriers are switching on functionality and, in both the U.S. and the UK, all major vendors have enabled it. But for now, 5G is only available…
How to Secure Wi-Fi and Improve Personal and Enterprise Security From Home
Technology enables employees to work from the office, from home, during their daily commute and pretty much everywhere in between. Companies, however, have little control over security between the home and the office. Employees may choose to work from unsecured Wi-Fi networks in public places or when working remotely, for example, when we all know…
3 Ways to Adopt Zero Trust Security Without Rebuilding Your Network
Like rust, risk never sleeps. As mobile devices flood the enterprise (especially for a younger generation of workers), the internet of things (IoT) expands, and cybercriminals grow in both numbers and sophistication, many security professionals think zero trust is the safest approach to defending against constantly evolving network and data security threats. Network vulnerabilities can…
5G Will Change How We Manage Mobile Security — Here’s How to Start Preparing
Every once in a while, a new technology is unleashed that changes our lives. The wheel, the steam engine and the internet are just some examples that had a profound effect. 5G could be the latest to do the same. Its rollout will forever change how we manage mobile security, posing an entirely new set…
Scientists may have identified a new way to improve network security
With cybersecurity one of the nation’s top security concerns and billions of people affected by breaches last year, government and businesses are spending more time and money defending against it. Researchers at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory, the Army’s corporate research laboratory also known as ARL, and Towson University may…
SSDP amplification attacks rose 639%
The Nexusguard Q3 2018 Threat Report has revealed the emergence of an extremely stealthy DDoS attack pattern targeting communications service providers (CSPs). This new vector exploits the large attack surface of ASN-level (autonomous system number) CSPs by spreading tiny attack traffic across hundreds of IP addresses to evade detection. The ongoing evolution of DDoS methods…
5 More Retail Cybersecurity Practices to Keep Your Data Safe Beyond the Holidays
The holiday shopping season offers myriad opportunities for threat actors to exploit human nature and piggyback on the rush to buy and sell products in massive quantities online. Our previous post covered some network security basics for retailers. Let’s take a closer look at how retailers can properly configure and monitor their networks to help…
The fundamentals of network security and cybersecurity hygiene
Infrastructure and network security The two fundamental building blocks to ensuring that your data is secure are physical infrastructure and network security. Understanding and protecting your information from threats and human error require meticulously layered security protocols. Physical infrastructure Last year, British Airways canceled over 400 flights and stranded 75,000 passengers because of an IT…
How task management and easy collaboration can help your security team
Many individuals struggle with organizing their day-to-day work. In instances where they are expected to perform many disparate tasks, disorganization could end up being fatal for their job and their career. Disorganization could also be fatal for businesses, especially for startups where a small team is trying to cover a lot of ground and strictly…