Security issues with connected cars are nothing new. Several years ago, researchers demonstrated that they could run a Jeep off the road after compromising the vehicle’s connected system. And last year, researchers uncovered a bug that allowed them to access the back end systems of an internet-connected vehicle management systems that could allow them to locate and unlock cars, … [Read more...]
Phishing Protection: Take It with You!
Phishing protection is complex. It is not enough to simply block anything we may think is malicious, we must also educate those users who are being targeted in the first place. With this in mind, it is vital that we look at not just the protection piece of phishing but also how, and potentially more important to long term change, when. As we continue to expand the … [Read more...]
Examining Russia’s Impending Move to Disconnect from the Internet
Russia is on the verge of passing its “Digital Economy National Program.” This law requires Russian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to implement fail safes that guarantee their continued function in the event they lose connection to the global internet. As part of a nationwide resiliency test, the country will intentionally disconnect as early as April 1. Why would Russia … [Read more...]
Biometric Hacking Will Demonstrate the Importance of MFA in 2019
From fingerprint readers to Apple’s Face ID, there’s been a steady move toward biometric login methods for smartphones and applications over the last several years. But these authentication methods have their own set of weaknesses, which often create a false sense of security in users. WatchGuard CTO Corey Nachreiner’s latest guest column in SC Magazine argues that hackers will … [Read more...]
Highlight of Computer Chipsets
It is often thought that a computer’s central processing unit (CPU) handles everything within a computer. To some extent, this is true; however, CPUs have delegates per se. These delegates are referred to as chipsets and they have dedicated and specific tasks to carry out. Depending on the chipset and its location, the respective chipset handles that part of a computer and … [Read more...]
