By now you’ve probably heard of BitCoin and maybe even a few other cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency industry skyrocketed in popularity through the end of last year, fueling a surge that saw Bitcoin reach $20,000 per coin and several other altcoins (cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin) reach their own all-time highs. While the markets may have cooled, the buzz around … [Read more...]
Four Security Issues The 3D Printing Industry Needs to Solve
3D printing has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing and the way individuals consume and reuse products – plus it’s a lot of fun! But this early-stage industry has some potentially serious security issues that need to be solved before 3D printing can become an everyday tool in the home and on the assembly line. WatchGuard CTO Corey Nachreiner explains some of these … [Read more...]
Reddit Regrets SMS 2FA – Daily Security Byte
Reddit recently warned their users that they suffered a data breach, losing a significant amount of data involving users that had accounts between 2004 and 2007. More interestingly, the breach succeeded because attackers were able to intercept SMS-based (text) one-time-passwords (OTP). In today's Byte, learn a bit more about this breach and how some multi-factor products, like … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Allocating Security Budget as Effectively as Possible
When it comes time for yearly budget planning, the C-level powers responsible for signing the checks rarely see IT security as a grand slam investment. That’s why IT managers and infosec professionals need to make sure they allocate the budget they do have as effectively as possible. The better they protect the organization with the money they do have, the more likely that … [Read more...]
Four Privacy and Security Concerns with Google Duplex
Google Duplex is a proof-of-concept extension of the Google Assistant technology found on many Google and Android devices that, in a recent demo, almost perfectly imitated a human voice over the phone. While this technology is exciting, having an AI engine that can trick people over the phone into thinking that it’s a bona fide human has some troubling privacy and security … [Read more...]
