Author: DEFENDEDGE

  • Home Internet Protection for Kids

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    How to Make Your Home Network Better Your Kids internet activity is suspicious and at risk. The problem in most cases is that the parents and kids usually aren’t aware. Let’s tackle the common questions we receive from Parents: Why is my internet so slow? How do I monitor my kids TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitch,… Read more

  • Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021: Robot Overlords No, Connected Car Hacks Yes

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    While 2021 will present evolving threats and new challenges, it will also offer new tools and technologies that will we hope shift the balance towards the defense. Read more

  • Fortinet FortiOS System File Leak

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    Original release date: November 27, 2020 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is aware of the possible exposure of passwords on Fortinet devices that are vulnerable to CVE 2018-13379. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access FortiOS system files. Potentially affected devices may be located in the United States. Fortinet… Read more

  • Changing Employee Security Behavior Takes More Than Simple Awareness

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    Designing a behavioral change program requires an audit of existing security practices and where the sticking points are. Read more

  • Social Engineering

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    Social Engineering How to Stop Social Engineering, Phishing Attacks, and Identity Theft​ What is social engineering? In a social engineering scenario, the attacker (bad actor) uses human interaction through social media, email, or some other form of communications to obtain targeted information. These bad actors typically claim to be a new employee, repair person, or… Read more

  • How to Update Your Remote Access Policy

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    Reducing the risks of remote work starts with updating the access policies of yesterday. Read more

  • Critical MobileIron RCE Flaw Under Active Attack

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    Attackers are targeting the critical remote code-execution flaw to compromise systems in the healthcare, local government, logistics and legal sectors, among others. Read more

  • Light-Based Attacks Expand in the Digital Home

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    The team that hacked Amazon Echo and other smart speakers using a laser pointer continue to investigate why MEMS microphones respond to sound. Read more

  • Baidu Apps in Google Play Leak Sensitive Data

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    Cyberattackers could use the information to track users across devices, disable phone service, or intercept messages and phone calls. Read more

  • Online Holiday Shopping Scams

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    Original release date: November 24, 2020 With more commerce occurring online this year, and with the holiday season upon us, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reminds shoppers to remain vigilant. Be especially cautious of fraudulent sites spoofing reputable businesses, unsolicited emails purporting to be from charities, and unencrypted financial transactions. CISA encourages online… Read more