We can all get focused cyber security and technology, our computers, networks, phones and devices etc.. My Cyber Security Awareness Training also discusses the cyber security issue that come by way of text messages and phone calls. But just when we thought we had all the bases covered, hackers discover …
A good week for Android devices
I have written about the issues with keeping Android device securely patched, especially when contrasted with the Apple approach to iPads and iPhones. You can catch up with these considerations here: Devices and Cyber Security – A Primer | Smart Thinking Solutions This week though I have three good news …
Social Engineering nets $1.5B
Having written yesterday about why technical cyber security defences are essential but are flawed because of the human element can be exploited directly by social engineering, here is a costly real world example of social engineering working: North Korean Hackers Steal $1.5B in Cryptocurrency – Schneier on Security There is …
Attcks on M365 Credentials
It still works, set up a lot of devices to just try their luck to break into as many M365 accounts as possible – it will work sometimes. In this case over 100,000 devices have been hijacked to create a botnet that also side steps MFA security using an outdated …
At least we will be a lot safer now…
This is a follow-up article to: Encryption or Not Encryption | Smart Thinking Solutions Apple has or is going to remove the end-to-end encryption services from all UK users, so if law enforcement can show probable cause, they can now access that infomration. Apple pulls data protection tool after UK …