Cybersecurity: An Overview - Cybersecurity are measures or steps geared towards protecting
electronic devices or information stored in cyberspace (cloud storage) against
unauthorized or criminal access. Thanks to the penetration of internet and
affordability of technological gadgets, we now live in a more interconnected
world than ever before. An unintended consequence of proliferation of
technology and enhanced interconnectivity is increased risk of cyberattacks –
cybercrime, ransomware, cyber-extortion, cyberespionage, cyberbullying, and
other variants.
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Showing posts with label CyberSecurity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CyberSecurity. Show all posts
Saturday 13 August 2016
Friday 29 April 2016
United States Supreme Court Okays FBI Global Hacking Powers
The United States Supreme Court has approved amendments to Rule 41, which now gives judges the authority to issue search warrants, not only for computers located in their jurisdiction but also outside their jurisdiction.
Wednesday 13 April 2016
Cybersecurity: Why The FBI Director Puts A Tape Over His Webcam – And Why You Should Take A Cue
The Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI Director James Comey gave a presentation at Kenyon College in Ohio, United States of America last week. He submitted that “absolute privacy” has never existed in America – until now, when encryption by default creates spaces where law enforcement can not go, even with a court order.
Tuesday 5 April 2016
Cybersecurity: U.S. Infrastructure Can Be Hacked With Google, Simple Passwords
Authorities say the Iranian computer hack of a New York dam is the symptom of a huge weakness in the U.S. infrastructure -- dams, stadiums, traffic controls and power grids that can be accessed by anyone, including hostile nations or terrorists -- with simple passwords or no passwords at all.
Monday 21 March 2016
Cybercriminals Hit Uganda Central Bank Accounts, Try To Steal $24 Million
Ugandan government officials and cybercriminals have since last July attempted four times to siphon $24 million (Ush81 billion) through the Uganda Central Bank.
Tuesday 8 March 2016
Wednesday 10 February 2016
United States To Use Internet of Things (IoT) For Surveillance - Director of National Intelligence
Friday 5 February 2016
Understanding The Global Proliferation In Cyberattacks, Cybercrime And Data Breaches
What is a cyber-attack, e-crime?
A cyber-attack is a deliberate and malicious attempt by an
individual(s), organization(s) or nation states to remotely/anonymously take
control, steal or alter information in a computer system/website, computer network(s),
and/or an internet connected device.
Tuesday 20 October 2015
Chinese Hacking Of United States Companies Unabated Despite Commercial Spying Pact - Security Firm
Seven US companies have been attacked by government-associated
Chinese hackers in the three weeks since the US and China announced a pact that
banned government spying on companies, a US security firm said Monday.
Friday 18 September 2015
Saturday 12 September 2015
Cybersecurity: Why Even the FBI is Distressed About Internet of Things Security
Notwithstanding the excitement about the possible benefits of the
Internet of Things, a slew of warnings have been sounded by IT pros, vendors
and analysts about looming security threats. Now you can add the FBI to that
list of those cautioning enthusiasts.
Saturday 22 August 2015
Cybersecurity Lesson: Deleted Online Information Never Actually Goes Away - Experts
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ashley Madison hack is a big reminder to all Web users: If you submit private data online, chances are it will never fully be deleted.
Thursday 23 July 2015
Wednesday 8 July 2015
Cybersecurity: Security Experts Oppose Government Access to Encrypted Communication
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FRANCISCO — An elite group of security technologists has concluded
that the American and British governments cannot demand special access
to encrypted communications without putting the world’s most
confidential data and critical infrastructure in danger.
Monday 11 May 2015
Friday 1 May 2015
Monday 27 April 2015
Cybersecurity: 25 Online Security Tools for Small Businesses
Recent cyber breaches at Target, Sony, and The White House reveal one
simple truth: Online security is everyone’s concern. As larger
businesses take steps to secure their networks, less secure smaller
businesses must develop their own cyber security plans, finding the
right tools for their needs, as well as their budgets.
Monday 20 April 2015
Saturday 18 April 2015
FBI Pulls Computer Security Expert Off Flight, After He Tweets About Hacking Its Systems
Computer security experts tend to be suspicious souls. Sometimes, though, others become suspicious of them. Chris Roberts, a Colorado-based security fiend, took to Twitter to nudge United Airlines about what he believes is a weakness in its security systems.
Friday 17 April 2015
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