Posts by Elliot Speers
Softlayer Founder Forms New Company, Releases App Security Product
Lance Crosby, the former CEO of Softlayer sold his cloud computing platform to IBM just a few years ago. He has now started a new company called StackPath and has released a new security app SecureCDN. SecureCDN is all about application security. It brings with it a global network of content servers, a web application…
Read MoreWeb Applications Can Now Be Locked With Ransomware
With web applications becoming more and more popular in all kinds of gadgets and applications, hackers have found a way to use Ransomware to lock them regardless of what device these applications are installed on. In simple words, if you have a smart TV, a smart watch or any appliance that uses applications, it is…
Read MoreFBI Director Urges Everyone To Cover Their Webcam
The FBI director on Wednesday defended the idea of putting tape over personal laptop’s webcam. He claims that this is a necessary security step and should be taken as a common sense by everyone one. Director James Comey said that one of the sensible things you should do is put tape on your webcam whether…
Read MoreUSB That Can Literally Kill A Computer Within Seconds Is Now On Sale
Last year, a Russian Researcher was able to develop a USB stick that could instantly destroy sensitive components of a computer as soon as it was plugged in. But that was only a concept based prototype. Now some guy out of nowhere has actually developed a full scale USB stick that is built upon the…
Read MoreNetwork Management Systems Have Become A Treasure Map For Hackers
According to a new research by Rapid7, Network Management Systems have become easier to attack than previously anticipated. Rapid7, the firm behind the Metasploit penetration testing tool is now warning that vulnerabilities in the systems that are used to manage network elements such as printers, routers and servers give the hackers a treasure map like…
Read MoreIs your privacy at stake with Internet of Things?
The number of Internet of Things devices is going to hit billions in the next few years according to a new study. Nearly all household items will become automated and connected with wearables. Hacking can take over these new wearable devices to track your every move. A recent study has revealed that smart devices are…
Read MoreThings You Can Do While In High School To Help With A Career In Cyber Security
Thinking about pursuing a career in cybersecurity? You should start in high school. Although you should worry more about your current studies, but if you love IT and want to protect businesses and companies from people who are not so friendly on the internet, you should begin today. It doesn’t matter if you can’t pursue…
Read MoreThe Ultimate 5 Cybersecurity Job Securing Tips You Need To Pen Down Right Now!
Did you know according to new survey, there are about 1 million job openings in Cybersecurity in 2016? With so many job openings, there are bound to be many candidates too. Since experienced people are preferred, it does not mean that you should stay behind thinking whether you will have a chance at getting that…
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