Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
I have been away on leave for the last two weeks – well actually more of a chance to research and write in some nice places, rather than the office. But I did get some walking in: Get to the point… I have had trouble with the washing machines in …
An Excel XLL file is a an add-in file that allows third parties to add extra functionality to Microsoft Excel – pretty useful. But of course the threat actors have extended that third party functionality to include malware. Now, just like with macros, Microsoft is blocking XLL files, originating from …
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The attacks being warned about by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) do not impact huge numbers of us, as they are mainly targeted at journalists and politicians. But the NCSC are taking the opportunity to remind everyone that they need to have effective cyber security plans and tools to …
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I had an article published yesterday discussing the risks still posed by the Microsoft Office macro, even though Microsoft has tightened the security when using them: Microsoft Office Macros Are Still an Issue – CyberAwake But the threat actors do not stop there. Closing the macro attack vector sent the …
Apple has issued an emergency security patch for older iPhone to fix a vulnerability that is being actively exploited. Crooks are already exploiting this bug in old iPhones • The Register The release is iOS 12.5.7 and the older devices impacted are: We are still regularly using at least two …
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