Your Key to Success: Cybersecurity in Business
Why do cybercriminals focus on attacking businesses? The answer is simple: businesses offer a broader attack surface and more money that can be stolen.
Are We All Script Kiddies?
I believe that a script kiddie is a person who knows how to research easily available tools to control computer systems, networks, or websites - perhaps with malicious intentions, but mainly to protect themselves. The most important thing: what is more of a hacking style than using a flip phone to secretly communicate with like-minded individuals? Think about how many of us accomplish everyday tasks using technological aids. These tools serve us as shortcuts, just like the scripts used by those criticized in the hacker community as script kiddies.
The Technological Development of Sporting Events
Professional sports have undergone a remarkable digital transformation in recent years. Teams and organizations now heavily rely on data analytics to gain a competitive edge, track player performance, and improve training strategies. Moreover, the rise of e-sports has brought about an entirely new dimension to the sports world, further emphasizing the significance of digital technology.
Every organization must protect its "crown jewels." In sports, there are numerous assets worth protecting, but the crown jewels can be categorized into the following: fan data, protected assets such as athletes, mobile apps and websites, and finally, employees.
But we as fans also need to protect ourselves.
Hackers Access the Systems of the US Navy
Now the Navy points the finger at China. But what is known?
Apple’s Security Measures Fail: Thieves Exploit Recovery Key System
"How secure are Apple devices really? A recent report by CNN shows that the company's sophisticated Recovery Key system is increasingly being exploited by thieves. Particularly concerning: If thieves have access to the Recovery Key and the iPhone, not only can the rightful owner be locked out of the device, but also from other Apple products. Apple offers no solution for this, as only those with the Recovery Key can access the associated Apple ID.
Malware: Do You Know the Dangers for Your Devices?
In our digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. As hackers become increasingly sophisticated in their methods, it is vital to understand how they operate in order to better protect yourself and your data.
Cyber Attack on Switzerland
Various websites and applications of the Swiss Federal Administration have been hacked. After a ransomware attack on the software provider Xplain, data from the Swiss government may have been published on the dark web. The company accuses the ransomware gang Play of being behind the attack, but has no plans to pay the demanded ransom.
The United Kingdom and the Phone Hacking Scandal
The plaintiffs [those who believe their phones were hacked] claim that journalists from the Daily Mirror, the Sunday Mirror, and the People Magazine obtained private and confidential information about their lives through a variety of illegal means.
Attention Mac Users! Cyble Research has discovered new malware on Telegram called Atomic macOS Stealer that steals information.
In a new discovery, Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) recently identified new malware named Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on Telegram, targeting macOS users. The malware is specifically designed for macOS and can steal sensitive information from the affected computer. Mac users should be wary of this malware and check their systems for possible signs of infection. The creators of AMOS are continuously working on improving the malware by adding new features and making it increasingly effective.
Researchers have demonstrated how they took control of a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite.
At the third edition of CYSAT, a European event focused on cybersecurity for the space industry, the European Space Agency (ESA) set up a satellite test environment and invited white-hat hackers to attempt taking control of OPS-SAT, a nanosatellite operated by the agency for demonstration purposes.
