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MSPs refer to managed service providers, who offer a wide range of services to their clients. MSSPs, on the other hand, are managed security service providers, who focus exclusively on cybersecurity. People often conceptualize MSPs as ‘jack of all trades’ providers, while MSSPs are seen as more specialized and focused. However, this is not always […]
Kali Linux 2021.4 comes with several improved features, including Samba compatibility, better Apple M1 support, switching package manager mirrors – Download Kali Linux 2021.4 now. Offensive Security has finally released Kali Linux 2021.4. The release has been grabbing headlines for the array of new capabilities and tools embedded with. Here’s a look at what’s included […]
Big data analytics can be directed to several use cases, like marketing, talent management, sales forecasting, or in this case, cybersecurity. Let’s dig into hows and whats of it. Cybersecurity has been a headache for enterprises almost since the beginning of the business internet, but in the last couple of years the pressure has ramped […]
OSINT or Open source intelligence refers to information about businesses or people that can be collected from online sources. However, it requires tools to do so, and here are the 10 best OSINT Tools for 2020. It’s only natural that we feel the need to weed out what’s most valuable in the age of information […]
Cybersecurity companies are the backbone to fight cybercrime – Let’s dig deeper into which cybersecurity company is doing what and how. Cybersecurity companies play a crucial role in protecting businesses from cybercriminals. Cybersecurity firms have a set of methods that can be utilized for protecting software, data, network, and other devices which are connected to […]
As hackers get smarter than ever, cybersecurity becomes a key concern for businesses. Attackers have ways to break into even the most secure and sophisticated systems, therefore you cannot ignore the threat. The pandemic-induced remote work has made the situation even worse. Networks are at risk, and employees are likely to compromise corporate data as […]
Kali Linux 2021.3, comes with a range of new pentest tools, improved virtualization support, and a brand-new OpenSSL configuration to enhance the attack surface. The new version of Kali Linux, a tool designed for cybersecurity experts and ethical hackers to carry out security audits and penetration testing, has been released by Offensive Security. According to the company’s […]
The uncontrolled outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic brought the entire world to a standstill and tremendously disrupted everyday life. Covid-19 has adversely impacted every sector and forced more and more working professionals to work from home. Performing job-related activities while staying confined to home for months during the Covid time wouldn’t have been possible […]
According to researchers, cybercriminals are abusing legitimate challenge and response services like Google’s reCAPTCHA or deploying customized fake CAPTCHA-like validation. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers have published a detailed report on how cybercriminals exploit CAPTCHA features including Google’s I Am Not A Robot Function dubbed reCAPTCHA to carry out their scams against unsuspected users. These […]
The task force is quite similar to Washington’s newly proposed ransomware task force, but the EU’s version will coordinate current work between cyber agencies/authorities across the bloc. The European Union (EU) plans to set up a new cybersecurity task force to respond to cyberattacks across the bloc. Called the Joint Cyber Unit, the task force […]
From cybersecurity to IT security; the demand for security professionals is at its peak like never before. Here are some certifications that will help you polish your skills. The majority of businesses utilize multiple computer networks in their operations. These businesses rely on these networks functioning correctly and smoothly. The network administrator’s main job is […]
Enterprises of all sizes and industries face a dilemma. How do they justify an increased need for cybersecurity spending in the face of historic business disruption and revenue losses? The fact is cybersecurity spending is a necessary investment. You hope you never need it, but you’re thankful when you do because not having adequate security […]
Launched by Veracode; Hacker Games will last for 2 weeks (March 15-26, 2021). With the hackers becoming more persistent in finding vulnerabilities in programs and software, it is necessary for the new generation to also boot up against these hackers and protect their codes. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), only three […]
Palo Alto Networks, the renowned cyber security firm, has suffered an unusual data breach in which personal details of not just present but former employees also had their data breached. What made things a lot more embarrassing for the Santa Clara, California-based firm is that the data (which included employees’ Social Security Numbers too) has […]
There are currently multiple variants of malware for mobile devices used for different purposes. Digital forensics experts mention that, during the most recent months, an infection campaign has been detected against devices with Android operating system that uses malware to infiltrate the victims’ mobile banking app and extract their assets. In its report, the security […]
A research published by vulnerability testing experts at security firm Onapsis claims that multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Oracle’s E-Business Suite. If exploited, these flaws would allow threat actors to gain full control of electronic transfers and even print undetected checks. The report mentions that the attack, known as Oracle Payday, involves exploiting two […]
These are excellent news for ransomware victims. Specialists in ethical hacking of security firm Emsisoft have just announced the launch of a new tool to remove the encryption imposed by the ransomware variant known as Jigsaw. Like any other ransomware strains, Jigsaw encrypts the victims’ files, although it includes other features that make it unique. […]
The winter holidays are just around the corner. It’s that time of the year again when computers and other devices are busy with all the online shopping hype. Shoppers are anticipating Boxing Day in Canada, Australia, and the UK, and Cyber Monday and Black Friday sales in the United States. There’s a multitude of Christmas […]
And that also for doing what they were supposed to do. Iowa – a US state – hired a cyber security company called Coalfire in September to perform penetration testing of certain buildings that involved several courthouses. Doing their duty, two members of the firm, namely Justin Wynn and Gary Demercurio entered the Dallas County, […]
Information security related incidents have become so common that any organization, whether it is a major multinational company or a small business, must consider any possible protective measures against disastrous consequences that, a data breach, for example, can cause. Cybersecurity incident insurance policies have become a widely used option over the past year. However, there […]
A serious incident has compromised the computer systems of a US school district. According to digital forensics specialists, a ransomware attack has infected about 30,000 computers belonging to the Las Cruces school district, New Mexico, US. The incident caused servers and Internet devices to shut down throughout the district. During a press conference, Superintendent Karen […]