Security researchers have recently found that almost “all modern computers” are vulnerable to a modified version of the old cold boot attacks. This new version, discovered by a Finnish company last year, can interfere with a machine’s firmware in order to disable all security measures and allow an
Every headline-grabbing cyberattack unveils new sophisticated hacking techniques, but the attacker’s portrait remains the same: a modern-day professional with a strong sense of curiosity, patience, and social skills that thoroughly examines a company’s systems, takes note of every vulnerability, the
Facial recognition technology is the new gold standard for the modern business world. Although these face-detecting systems have been around for decades, their use has expanded tremendously in a rather short period of time. So much, in fact, that they are now powerful enough to authorize payments,
Even though cybersecurity solutions are becoming increasingly sophisticated, hackers are still managing to keep up even with the most advanced technologies. Furthermore, companies get so caught up in trying to adopt new technologies in their endless search for 100% protection that they forget to
You think your Mac is safe from malware? Think again. While Macs do have some integrated protection against malware, they can still get infected. The good news? According to SecureMac.com , “even as Trojan Horses, adware, and other types of malware are becoming more common on the Mac operating s
The importance of incident management is increasing. We’ve gotten to the point where every company, regardless of size, needs to have a proper Incident Management Process implemented. Why is it so important? Simply because no one is exempt from cyber threats , and with today’s companies shifting t
Browsing anonymity may seem appealing for various reasons. Regardless of whether they have something worth hiding/protecting or not, those who know better appreciate the value of online privacy protection. But is VPN-supported anonymity all it is rumored to be, or not? A study coming from a joint
The idea that smartphone cameras may represent cybersecurity risks is not new. Smartphone-induced risks have plagued researchers from the beginning of this trendy devices’ rise. In time, specialists analyzed various scenarios. More recently, an official incident determined a new wave of smartphone c
Cyber security automation may represent a relief for specialists. With its unmatched potential of big data processing, automation in this field is the only foreseeable counteraction once the global-scale Internet of Everything provides a new playing field for hackers everywhere. However, besides
Unfortunately, often in the digital environment what makes things faster and easier is riddled with cyber security risks. This time, it is about the autofill feature. Finish specialist Viljami Kuosmanen illustrated how easy it is for third parties to get private user data via autofill storage. The
