I have posted the latest part of my occasional series about the Insider Threat cyber security risk, on our online training site, CyberAwake:
My latest post on the Insider Threat
Mis-configuration – a common mistake many organisations make when setting up their cyber security – including Microsoft!
We often find problems with client configurations when we take over jobs, particularly when less-technically-able client try to do-it-themselves. If anyone needs an example as to why getting things set up correctly is difficult, Microsoft made a mistake with a server config and exposed some of their client’s information: Microsoft …
Negotiating with cyber criminals is not recommended…
For a start they are criminals, trying to extort you. I have heard business owners comment on ransomware gangs as though they are businesses you need to interact with. Now I know threat actors are shaping themselves to be business like with, help desks, means of paying the ransoms, public …
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I refer you to yesterday’s blog post…
Another report of Android malware getting into the play store: Fake antivirus, Sharkbot circles back onto Google Play store | NCC Group Newsroom (mynewsdesk.com) Do you have a position on Android devices and their use by your team when they are processing your information on them? You should have! Yesterday’s …
More Android malware
I wonder, is ransomware or Android malware the most prolific attack vector? I am constantly reporting on both – so I hope you have all taken steps to defend against both. New Android malware ‘RatMilad’ can steal your data, record audio (bleepingcomputer.com) Cheerscrypt ransomware linked to a Chinese hacking group …
