APIs (application programming interface) are a key part of interoperability and functionality online – but they have to secure: LEGO BrickLink bugs let hackers hijack accounts, breach servers (bleepingcomputer.com) How much are you relying on your web designer to protect your reputation?
Deception for profit on a massive scale
Bill Toulas over on Bleeping Computer refers to the organisation Fangxiao as a malicious for-profit group. Fangxiao runs a massive of over 42,000 web domains that impersonate popular brands that redirect users to sites carrying adware apps, dating sites and that favourite of those browsing the web “free” giveaways. This …
Linux malware not your problem – but it is.
Technical cyber security defences are getting better – there is no doubt about that – just keep the security software updated and do not let anyone argue with the advice and actions the anti-virus or advanced threat protection gives or makes. However as technical defences improve the threat actors find …
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The obvious question is “Why only New Zealand”
If it is harmful content in New Zealand then surely most of the rest of the world would consider it harmful. And if it can be done in New Zealand – why not the rest of the world – the Big Tech have enough money: Social media companies promise to …
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Here is something new – pre-hijacking!
Hijacking of online accounts is a serious cyber security concern. The unauthorised access by threat actors to everything from Amazon accounts to Zoho accounts all have data breach consequences either for the individual or organisation. (That is why we tell all our clients to make multi-factor authentication (MFA) compulsory for …
