Most software suppliers are highly skilled at what they do. Their developers are experts at building systems, and making things work. Hackers do however have a completely different mindset. Their focus are on how to break things, and on how to exploit functionality in systems. Because of this, software suppliers can benefit from conducting [...]
Cyber attacks are a risk for all businesses, regardless of size. A security test can reveal if your security measures can withstand external threats, and whether they are adequate and functioning correctly. Effective network security testing simulates an attack from a malicious source. Mapping the possibility of an attack and what consequences it can [...]
Exploit kits can download malicious code and malware on your computer automatically while you are surfing the Internet. In this blog post we will have a closer look at this devious form of attack. What are exploit kits?Exploit kits are tools that cyber criminals use to scan your system for vulnerabilities, exploit the [...]
Network security monitoring (NSM) involves collecting and analyzing data, which in turn give companies the opportunity to detect and respond to intruders in their network. In this way, companies can take action before intruders manage to accomplish their missions, and prevent further damage to the company. Network security monitoring is however not a [...]
Most people have several different apps on their phones, but what do you really say yes to when downloading an app? A lot of apps extract far more information than necessary, track users without good reason, and require disproportionate rights to user content. Why should for example an e-book app have access to [...]
Did you know that frequent password changes actually weaken security? When companies force their employees to change passwords several times a year, it is likely to cause them stress and cognitive overload. To lighten the burden, employees tend to create passwords that follow predictable patterns, change a letter to a similar-looking symbol, add or [...]
Did you know that recession in the economy is fuelling and encouraging cyber crime across the world? Cybercrime is thriving in the era of cutback and layoffs, and has now surpassed illegal drug trafficking as a criminal moneymaker. Cybercrime covers a wide range of different threats, all involving computers and networks. The most common [...]
Social engineering and phishing are often the primary means by which attackers infiltrate modern corporate networks. By using this non-technical method that relies heavily on human interaction, attackers try to trick employees into providing them with valuable information, or taking action needed for making a successful intrusion. This makes social engineering one of today’s [...]
Social engineering and spear phishing are often the primary means by which attackers infiltrate modern corporate networks. While phishing attacks have been around for a long time, spear phishing is a newer type of attack. You may have heard both terms being used, but are you familiar with the difference between the two? [...]
Social engineering and phishing are often the primary means by which attackers infiltrate modern corporate networks. By using this non-technical method that relies heavily on human interaction, attackers try to trick employees into providing them with valuable information, or taking action needed for making a successful intrusion. This makes social engineering one of today’s [...]