Better IoT security and data protection are long overdue. Will they go from an afterthought to everyone’s priority any time soon? As October draws to a close, so does Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we can all sit back and congratulate each other on a job well done and forget about the need to think about cybersecurity … More IoT security: Are we finally turning the corner?
Just in time for Halloween, we look at the haunting reality of data breaches and highlight five tales that spooked not only the cyber-world. Halloween, the scariest day of the year, is upon us! However, traditional observations of the popular holiday may be hindered by the pandemic raging outside. Instead of children roaming the streets … More 5 scary data breaches that shook the world
In addition to patching the actively exploited bug, the update also brings fixes for another four security loopholes. Google has rolled out an update to its Chrome web browser that fixes five security flaws, including a vulnerability that is known to be actively exploited by attackers. “Google is aware of reports that an exploit for … More Google patches Chrome zero‑day under attack
What are some of the key security risks to be aware of when using USB flash drives and how can you mitigate the threats? Most of you probably own at least one USB thumb drive, which you typically use either to transfer data or as a backup for sensitive documents. Alternatively, you may like to carry … More How safe is your USB drive?
You don’t need a degree in cybersecurity or a bottomless budget to do the security basics well – here are five things that will get you on the right track. Many home offices are merely a corporate tentacle complete with a virtual private network (VPN), remotely managed workstations with IT experts at the corporate offices doing the … More 5 things you can do to secure your home office without hiring an expert
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