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?
The Electronic Frontier Foundation comments on the latest Apple privacy improvements
The Electronic Frontier Foundation advocates on online privacy and freedoms – here is what it has to say on Apple’s latest announcements: VICTORY! Apple Commits to Encrypting iCloud, Drops Phone-Scanning Plans | Electronic Frontier Foundation (eff.org)
Cyber Security advice for hybrid working over the holidays
Threat actors are very aware that over the holidays more people will be working from home – I know our team will be. With this new target audience available everyone can expect the hackers to step up the phishing and social engineering attacks and be looking around for that useful …
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My posts are not all doom and gloom – read about the scammers who were scammed…
I had to include a link to this article: Weep for the cybercriminals who fell for online scams and lost $2.5m last year • The Register I think I will refuse them access to our online cyber security awareness training!
Apple Privacy and Security Enhancements – I’m in
Apple has announced a range of security and privacy enhancements for the for their platforms including encryption of a range of personal data stored in their iCloud, for instance messages, photos, files etc.. It is being rolled out and tested in the US in the next few months and is …
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VPN on your Google and Android devices
I am a big advocate of using VPN services – I think they are an important part of everyone’s online privacy – I have listed some of the ways they benefit your security and what to look for in a secure VPN in this article: More about VPNs – CyberAwake …
Do not just give away your information
I have published an article over on our online training site, CyberAwake, that looks at how businesses can leak what appears to be insignificant information, that a hacker can collect and assemble into a picture that can comprise your cyber security: The Basics of Cyber Security – A quick look …
