A penetration test is an attempt by a team of security engineers, using a variety of tools, to test a computer network and identify weaknesses. These tests are usually performed by third- parties that have little- to- no prior knowledge of the system and are meant to simulate a real- world attack. Pentests may include […]
read more »On November 8, 2021, Robinhood released a statement claiming they experienced a data breach. The attacker obtained a list of email addresses for 5 million people and the full names for a different group of 2 million people. A group of around 300 people also had additional personal information exposed. The organization claimed that no […]
read more »In 2020, the FBI reported that phishing was the most common type of cyber attack. Phishing can lead to data breaches and other types of cybercrimes that can be detrimental to an organization. User security awareness training can help reduce the risks of a successful phishing attack. Human error has the largest role in cyber […]
read more »According to Forbes, the cost of ransomware attacks against organizations has increased by 300% in 2021. Additionally, supply chain and vendor issues have gained attention since SolarWinds, Kaseya, and other providers that have been compromised this year. Cyberpion found that three- fourths of Fortune 500 companies’ IT infrastructure exists outside of their organization. Third- party […]
read more »87,000 unpatched Fortinet SSL- VPN credentials from around 500,000 accounts have been leaked on the dark web. According to Threatpost, the attackers exploited a path transversal vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiOS. This weakness allows attackers to perform data exfiltration, install malware, and launch ransomware. The data leak occurred between May 2019 and June 2021. CPO Magazine […]
read more »The Breach On August 16, 2021, T-Mobile released a statement that unauthorized access to customer data had occurred. The malicious actor, claimed to be John Binns, first gained access into T-Mobile’s servers through an unprotected router on July 19, 2021. ZDNet mentions that from there, he explored security gaps in T- Mobile’s security architecture where […]
read more »More companies are now relying on VPNs for business continuity. As a result, VPN gateways are running at or near capacity. This means that corporate IT departments need to step up proactive security measures and leverage all the tools at their disposal to implement security controls and keep traffic load manageable so that the VPN […]
read more »According to research, there has been a push to implement cybersecurity programs in businesses in all sectors. However, several companies are disregarding important aspects of cybersecurity. Having an inadequate cybersecurity program enables attackers to penetrate the company network. This article will highlight the top cybersecurity mistakes made by companies. Not Understanding Who the Program is […]
read more »Storing data in the cloud allows for easy management and accessibility over the internet. According to the Goldman Sachs analysts, as of 2020, around 23% of all IT workloads are processed in the cloud. As with any storing solution, cloud storage poses risks for security, including a loss of sensitive data, violation of other controls, […]
read more »As the global workforce shifts to remote work, business operations and management face a number of obstacles. As mentioned in the previous article, the line between our work lives and our personal lives are blended now more than ever. Pre- pandemic predicted cybercrime will cost companies $6 trillion globally. According to research, last year, governments […]
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