I have heard that excuse many, many times – including just last week when a client could not get access to his account! But what happens when the typo has cyber security implications? What happens when the typo has national security implications? Typo sends millions of US military emails to …
China and US Outlook Online cyber attacks
Microsoft has reported to the US government that it has monitored Chinese threat actors gaining access to the email of various organisations including US government departments. Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails – BBC News Microsoft alleges China behind attack on Exchange Online • The Register China denied …
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MOVEit updates
The flaw in the MOVEit file transfer software has caused a series of major cyber security breaches around the world – now there are patches for further issues: Progress Software Releases Service Pack for MOVEit Transfer Vulnerabilities | CISA You may not use MOVEit, but your takeaway from this is …
What happens when a company leaks data?
Of course the company reports the data security mistake to the Information Commissioner’s Office and takes whatever steps are necessary to fix the problem. They then probably release a press statement explaining how their client’s data security was not impacted by their breach and credit card details etc are safe. …
Why we all need end-2-end-encryption
Here is a short BBC video explaining why E2EE protects our privacy from prying service companies and hackers: What is end to end encryption and why are police concerned about its rise? – BBC News As with all E2EE articles terrorists and child abusers are mentioned. Law enforcement already has …
So you are technically smart…
…it doesn’t mean you cannot be a cyber crime victim. Putting you under-pressure or approaching you when you are under stress is a classic way threat actors successfully exploit their victims. Here is an example on the BBC of such an attack: The robotic falcon maker who lost £100,000 to …
Because It’s Friday – Tomorrow’s World
Last week we looked at the internet of 1994, this week we are looking at an “internet” of the 1970s as shown on Tomorrow’s World. For those younger readers; Tomorrow’s World was a popular TV programme on BBC looking at science and technology – it ran for 38 years. It …