The popular French white hat hacker Robert Baptiste (aka @fs0c131y) discovered how to brick all Samsung mobile phones. French white hat hacker Robert Baptiste (aka @fs0c131y) discovered how to brick all Samsung mobile phones. I just published “How to brick all Samsung phones” on @Mediumhttps://t.co/B0uibgZRr5— Elliot Alderson (@fs0c131y) May 12, 2019 Baptiste bought a Samsung mobile phone a […]
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Planning for 2020? Here are 3 cybersecurity trends to look out for
It’s almost 2020, which means teams are finalizing cyber budgets, strategies and goals. However, as you’re preparing for the new year, it’s important to keep an eye out for how the cybersecurity landscape might shift in 2020. From the rise in investor focus on cybersecurity issues to diversifying of cyber insurance, there are three […]
20 tips for 2020: Mistakes to avoid
As we’re entering 2020, we’re also plotting out our New Year’s resolutions. Instead of suggesting what you should do next year, however, let’s have a look at some cybersecurity mistakes you should avoid for a more secure 2020. Denying you are a target You’ve probably already brushed off this possibility […]
The Coolest Hacks of 2019
A FaceTime fail, weaponized sound, a ‘Prying Eye,’ and a wearable fingerprint ring, were among the more novel and odd hacks this year. In a year punctuated by endless reports of leaky cloud storage buckets, firmware flaws, and the resurgence of ransomware into a full-blown epidemic, security researchers still found […]
Breaking Down Healthcare’s “Wall of Shame”
DECEMBER 30, 2019 • RBS As we revealed in our recent Data Breach QuickView report, in the first 9 months of 2019 medical service providers topped the list as the most compromised economic sector. Reporters have picked up on the trend, leading to a number of stories in the press highlighting […]
Online Privacy: What to Expect in 2020
Cybersecurity today is an increasingly vital issue in the wake of several high profile hacks. After all, who can forget the recent CPDoS attack that affected millions of websites using CDNs? The majority of people spend most of their time online, either browsing random websites, working in the cloud, surfing social media […]
Cybercrime’s Most Lucrative Careers
Crime pays. Really well. Here’s a look at just how much a cybercriminal can earn in a month. (Source: Jezper/Adobe Stock) The Dark Web is a bustling market and economic engine. Just ask the cybercriminals who are making excellent money selling wares and finding work there. “Into the Web of […]
A CISO’s Security Predictions for 2020
Having worked with some of the smartest and most competent CISOs and delivered literally hundreds of cybersecurity solutions to a broad variety of clients over the past decade, I have witnessed the amazing evolution of cyber defense technologies and an equally startling speed of recovery and response curve embraced by cyberattackers. See […]
20 tips for 2020: Be smarter with your smartphone
Yesterday, we discussed bad cybersecurity habits you should avoid in 2020, especially where computers are involved. We’re not done yet. Some of the recommendations apply to both computers and smartphones, such as being especially wary when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. Our upcoming cybersecurity tips are more smartphone-centric. Authentication You’d […]
A Threat Analyst’s Predictions for Cyberattacks in 2020
The age of cyber warfare is dawning on us, and the threat of cybercrime to businesses continues to multiply by the day. The imperative for effective and autonomous defense is stronger than ever. What can businesses expect in 2020? What cards do cyber-criminals hold in their deck? By analyzing emerging […]