Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
The Ransomware Mini-Series comes to an end this week, with the final part scheduled to be published tomorrow on CyberAwake. There are two articles about the impact of ransomware in the news today. One shows how more than a year after the original attack Gloucester City Council are still dealing …
Data breaches of big companies regularly make the news – here is the latest: UK retailer WH Smith hit by another data thief • The Register Threat actors accessed past and present employee data and other company information, but customer information was secure from the attack as it is kept …
Windows secure boot is a tool to prevent unauthorised software from running on Windows machines protecting the firmware and other essential systems. A UEFI secbootkit malware package known as BlackLotus – readily available for sale on hacker forums – can now bypass this security feature: It’s official: BlackLotus malware can …
This is an interesting follow on to the story we included in “Because It’s Friday” a couple of weeks back where a cipher created by Mary Queen of Scots was decrypted having been a secret since the 16th century. Rupert Goodwins fits Mary’s life and political activities into modern day …
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With it being Patch Tuesday week I have written a lot about the important role patches and updates play in your cyber security. So do not forget to patch your car’s security. Mine s gong back to the dealer today for an update – does your car need a security …
