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2021 Security Predictions: Every Service Without MFA Will Suffer a Breach

December 2, 2020 By The Editor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkdqaLsAvT8 Authentication is the cornerstone of strong security. With billions of usernames and passwords ripe for the picking on the dark web and the prevalence of automated authentication attacks, we believe that any service without MFA enabled will be compromised in 2021. Interested in how this trend will play out and what other … [Read more...]

2021 Security Predictions: Attackers Pinpoint Security Gaps in Legacy Endpoints

December 1, 2020 By The Editor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OVVXrMHpgI Next year you can expect to see at least one major new Windows 7 vulnerability make headlines as attackers continue to find and target flaws in legacy systems. Microsoft just ended its extended support program and with tons of organizations still relying on it and attackers looking to target flaws in endpoints due to widespread … [Read more...]

2021 Security Predictions: Attackers Swarm VPNs and RDPs as the Remote Workforce Swells

November 30, 2020 By The Editor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUWXFztB55g As more companies adopt Remote Desktop Protocol and VPN solutions to provide secure connections to remote employees, we predict attacks against them will double in 2021. If an attacker can compromise VPN, RDP or remote connection servers, they have an unobstructed path into your corporate network. Interested in how this trend … [Read more...]

2021 Security Predictions: Users Revolt Over Smart Device Privacy

November 25, 2020 By The Editor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnY21wIJrXk In 2021, consumers will begin to fully understand the privacy concerns associated with smart devices and start advocating that legislators regulate IoT tech companies to better protect user data. It isn’t connected dog monitors or smart doorbell cameras that caused this tipping point, rather the cumulative deterioration of privacy … [Read more...]

2021 Security Predictions: Booby-trapped Smart Chargers Lead to Smart Car Hacks

November 24, 2020 By The Editor

Smart car popularity will continue to rev up in 2021. As a result, we predict that security researchers and/or hackers will identify and demonstrate a major vulnerability in a smart car charger that will allow them to disrupt the use of your car by preventing charging. Interested in how this trend will play out and what other emerging security issues might surface next year? … [Read more...]

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