“Sponsored by [x] VPN!” It’s the phrase that seems to kick off every other YouTube video these days. But is your favorite influencer really keeping you safe, or just cashing in? While VPNs can enhance your privacy, they are not a magic bullet for security. It’s time to stop treating them as the ultimate solution for online safety.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, understanding the tactics used by attackers is crucial for bolstering defenses. This article delves into the latest SSH attack trends observed in 2024, using data gathered from a Cowrie honeypot. By analyzing login attempts, malware downloads, and attacker behaviors, we uncover the most common methods employed by cybercriminals and provide actionable insights for security professionals.
Ransomware has been a persistent threat in the cybersecurity landscape for years. As we progress through 2024, attackers are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics. This article explores the latest trends in ransomware attacks and provides strategies to defend against them.
As cyber threats constantly evolve and become more sophisticated, security controls need to adapt and grow to meet the challenge. Enter Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), a security model that’s rapidly gaining traction in the cybersecurity world. But what exactly is ZTA, and why is it crucial in today’s digital landscape?
So you want to become a security researcher? It’s an exciting field, with many different directions to take. This post aims to outline the different aspects of security research and how to get started!
This post is based on an answer I wrote to a question on Quora. The question was posed by an aspiring software developer, wanting to know the steps they need to take to move forward in development.
The term Internet of Things (IoT) has picked up in popularity as more and more devices are connected to the Internet. Everything from home refrigerators to industrial control systems have been found connected, and in many cases, with minimal to no security. What are the consequences? How should they be secured? Should IoT devices be avoided? Read below to find out.
As Cryptocurrency such as bitcoin becomes more mainstream, attacks focusing on generating and/or stealing more of these coins are becoming more common. Since 2015, there have been several large-scale attacks on coin exchanges, and we’re now even seeing websites that are embedding code to hijack resources from visitors. So what does that mean for Internet users, and how to they prevent hijacking?
What is BIOS security? Why enable it? What else can be done to protect publicly accessible machines and take home company laptops?
In my previous write-up about WannaCry, I addressed that the tools were dumped by a group called ShadowBrokers. But who are they? What is their motivation? Let’s take a look.