Posts by Lavina Bentley
Adult Dating Sites Are Being Promoted Through A Spam Botnet
Cyber Security Website Krebsonsecurity.com is currently studying a botnet that is actively being used to promote adult dating website. Although the study is going fine, in the current news it has been revealed that it has hit a firewall. The research has been released to the public to see if any other researchers are studying…
Read MoreCyber weapons used against ISIS turned out to be a disappointment
The USA is increasingly working with secret cyber warriors and they are growing in numbers. In recent years, these cyber warriors have helped the USA to blow up centrifuges in Iran and helped turn towards electronic warfare and computer code hacking to sabotage the missile launches that North Korea has been planning to launch. But their results…
Read MoreHow get your workforce to take cybersecurity seriously
Common sense is only limited and for you to make sure that things are taken seriously, you will have to go beyond the basics and make sure that best practices in cybersecurity are being taken seriously by your workforce. When it involves cyber security, big IT security companies tend to make sure that at least…
Read MoreCyber-security professionals are gearing up for a new computer virus attack
The technique that hackers are using today to disseminate wannacry worm was originally developed by the US National Security Agency. The wannacry computer virus attack that was witnessed over the weekend was developed by NSA and was never actually meant to be released to the public but several reports are indicating that it was stolen…
Read MoreCybersecurity Task Force Is Seeking New Security Framework
In a draft report being released this month, the health care industry cybersecurity task force is calling the government to create new policies around cyber security that will help many health care organizations strengthen their efforts to fight cyber crimes. While the details of the report have six vague imperatives, one of them was clear…
Read MoreWorlds First Container Based Cybersecurity platform released
tuCloud Federal Inc. announced today that they have launched the world’s first-ever container based cyber security platform. It is designed to physically set the web browsing activity aside from others which will help protect users from dangerous internet threats like malware and viruses. The new platform is called Safeweb Engine and is a physical isolation…
Read MoreWith cars becoming smarter, who will regulate cybersecurity for them?
Vehicles are becoming smarter day by day as companies start to equip them with high-tech modules. They are now becoming more and more interconnected with other smart technology, giving an open window to cyber criminals to expose. Current vehicles are regulated for safety standards by the federal government, but there is no entity available that…
Read MoreHere’s Some Simple Ways To Manage Your Security Risks
Last year was a complete wreck for cyber defenders as attackers kept on taking the lead. There were some pretty high profile breaches in America which are alarming enough for small businesses and organizations to start gearing up for what’s to come. If you’re still wondering what to do about the rising threats of cybercriminals,…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Find Out Your iPhone Is Being Hacked?
Smartphone hacking is on the rise and many people report their phones getting hacked. Whether you use an iPhone or any Android powered phone, you can easily be hacked. If you detect that your phone is being accessed without your authorization, you should take necessary actions immediately. Below is a guide explaining what to do…
Read MoreHere’s How You Can Stay Safe On Your Smartphone
Google and Apple may have both released their newest flagship smartphones the Google Pixel and iPhone 7. But are they safe enough from the ground up to protect you from cyber attacks, malware and viruses? Even though both companies claim their phones are the safest, it never hurts to up security by taking personal precautions.…
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