I have started a new mini-series over on CyberAwake looking at the Insider Threat. The Insider Threat – Not just a question of trust. (pt.1) The first part is setting the scene, before we start looking for defences.
Padlock?
This week we will start off with something that everyone using a web browser should be aware of, but it appears that is not the case. The vast majority of us have no idea what the padlock icon on our internet browser is – and it’s putting us at risk …
Russian offensive malware spreads outside Ukraine
We have not heard much recently about the cyber war between Ukraine and Russia but here is a story that illustrates what I have been saying about malware creep and collateral damage from deployed malware weapons. By the very nature of online commerce and communications these cyber-weapons will spread outside …
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Insider Threat – How would you feel if someone betrayed your trust?
What is the Insider Threat? The insider threat is one of the most difficult cyber security issues to deal with as it involves someone you trust betraying that trust behind your back. They betray that trust and exploit the access they have to privileged information or processes. Unfortunately the insider …
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Good news for Android malware
Let’s end this week on a good news Android story. There is no doubt that malware infected and malicious Android apps do get distributed through the Google Play store – see last Friday’s final post among the many on this site. Google has taken various steps to try and deal …
