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How threat intelligence sharing can improve the security posture of whole industries
UBS and industry peers conduct joint cyber war games to improve security posture and incident response of the whole sector.
Inside the 2014 hack of a Saudi embassy
According to documents seen by CSO, an unknown attacker took control of the official email account of the Saudi embassy in The Netherlands and demanded a ransom of $50 million for ISIS.
9 top hacker movies and TV shows of all time
Movies and TV shows have long influenced how lawmakers and society think about information security. We all have our personal favorite we're obsessed with. What's yours?
What is Metasploit? And how to use this popular hacking tool
Metasploit is a widely used penetration testing tool that makes hacking way easier than it used to be. It has become an indispensable tool for both red team and blue team.
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Hackers use Slack to hide malware communications
A watering hole attack used Slack for its command-and-control communications to avoid network and endpoint detection.
What is Mimikatz? And how to defend against this password stealing tool
Mimikatz is a leading post-exploitation tool that dumps passwords from memory, as well as hashes, PINs and Kerberos tickets.
Dow Jones watchlist of high-risk businesses, people found on unsecured database
A Dow Jones watchlist of 2.4 million at-risk businesses, politicians, and individuals was left unprotected on public cloud server.
What is a botnet? And why they aren't going away anytime soon
A botnet is a collection of any type of internet-connected device that an attacker has compromised. Commonly used in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, botnets can also take advantage of their collective computing power to...
What is ethical hacking? How to get paid to break into computers
Ethical hacking is legally breaking into computers and devices to test an organization's defenses. Here’s what ethical hacking entails and the certifications and training you need to become an ethical hacker.
Meet the man-in-the-room attack: Hackers can invisibly eavesdrop on Bigscreen VR users
Flaws in Bigscreen could allow 'invisible Peeping Tom' hackers to eavesdrop on Bigscreen VR users, to discreetly deliver malware payloads, to completely control victims' computers and even to start a worm infection spreading through...
North Korean hackers target Russian-based companies
The North Korean Lazarus APT group is going after the Russians. Russian hackers, however, needed less than 20 minutes in 2018 to completely pwn an organization.
Top tools and resources for running a capture the flag competition
Capture the flag competitions can help improve security skills and identify talent. Use these tools and frameworks to design and run your own CTF event.
Disastrous cyber attack on email provider wipes US servers and backups
A cyber attack on email provider VFEmail caused “catastrophic destruction,” with hackers wiping the servers and backups.
What is a man-in-the-middle attack? How MitM attacks work and how to prevent them
A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is when an attacker intercepts communications between two parties either to secretly eavesdrop or modify traffic traveling between the two. Detecting MitM attacks is difficult, but they are...
Popular electric scooters can be remotely hacked
Researchers warned that Xiaomi M365 scooters can be remotely hacked from 100 meters away to slam on the brakes or to accelerate.
How polls are hacked: What every business should know
The recent revelation that Michael Cohen paid to rig a presidential primary poll underscores the risks they present to business. Here's how to identify and prevent poll rigging.
What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)? And 5 signs you've been hit with one
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a cyberattack executed by criminals or nation-states with the intent to steal data or surveil systems over an extended time period. Here's how to know if you've been hit with one.
Hijacked Nest devices highlight the insecurity of the IoT
Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as Nest cameras and thermostats, continue to be hacked. To prevent that, follow smart password practices and turn on 2FA.
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