NOTE: This blogpost is a revised version of an article requested from the author by Lenovo. This version has been updated with additional information specific to ESET software, as well as more general information about other computer manufacturers. Click here to view the original article. What is the most valuable part of your computer? Many people might say … More Recoveries and backups
The breaking news of the PSNI data breach has exposed two major vulnerabilities security experts have been warning about for quite a while – data handling and insider threats. Yesterday news broke that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has accidentally leaked the surname, initials, the rank or grade, the work location and departments … More PSNI data breach: two crucial vulnerabilities, one big mess
According to Cybersecurity Connect*, A non-password secured database containing over 360 million records was uncovered by cyber security researcher at vpnMentor, Jeremiah Fowler, who said the records related to a VPN data breach. 360,308,817 records were exposed, totaling 133 gigabytes of data. The types of data exposed included email addresses, original IP addresses, records of … More 360 Million Records Exposed in free VPN data breach
When did you last attempt to restore your data? March 31st was World Backup Day, but maybe we also need a “did you test your backups” day? Why is that? Because many people and organizations that do create backups don’t make sure that their data can be efficiently restored should a data loss incident strike. … More Avoiding data backup failures
As reported by govinfosecurity, an actor going by the handle “UberLeak” on Saturday posted online a number of files available for free download purporting to originate from Uber. Bleeping Computer and Restore Privacy each reported the news. Although UberLeak references Lapsus$, the files “are unrelated to our security incident in September,” an Uber spokesperson told Information Security Media … More Uber Says Third Party Responsible for Latest Breach
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