Major vulnerabilities found in popular wireless presentation system

F-Secure consultants have discovered several exploitable vulnerabilities in Barco’s ClickShare wireless presentation system. Attackers can use the flaws to intercept and manipulate information during presentations, steal passwords and other confidentia… Continue reading Major vulnerabilities found in popular wireless presentation system

Unpatchable KeyWe smart lock can be easily picked

A design flaw in the KeyWe smart lock (GKW-2000D), which is mostly used for remote-controlled entry to private residences, can be exploited by attackers to gain access to the dwellings, F-Secure researchers have found. To add insult to injury, in this … Continue reading Unpatchable KeyWe smart lock can be easily picked

As the online shopping season begins, consumers worry about cybercrime

A majority of U.S. consumers plan to do most of their holiday shopping online for the first time ever, yet a survey from F-Secure finds that most internet users remain concerned about their exposure to cybercrime. Major consumer trends The survey of sh… Continue reading As the online shopping season begins, consumers worry about cybercrime

Tips for Brits to stay Secure on Black Friday

As Brits plan to go to extreme lengths to grab a bargain this Black Friday but are leaving themselves exposed to cyber-criminals?

Brits are gearing up to grab a bargain this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with 17% already considering pulling a sickie…. Continue reading Tips for Brits to stay Secure on Black Friday

F-Secure integrates its cyber security software into Zyxel’s residential gateways and devices

Zyxel Communications, a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet access and connected home products, announced it has teamed up with F-Secure to integrate the company’s award-winning cyber security software into Zyxel’s residential gat… Continue reading F-Secure integrates its cyber security software into Zyxel’s residential gateways and devices

Exploitation of IoT devices and Windows SMB attacks continue to escalate

Cybercriminals upped the intensity of IoT and SMB-related attacks in the first half of 2019, according to a new F-Secure report. The report underscores the threats IoT devices face if not properly secured when online, as well as the continued popularit… Continue reading Exploitation of IoT devices and Windows SMB attacks continue to escalate

Security flaw could turn load balancers into beachheads for cyber attacks

Cyber security provider F-Secure is advising organizations using F5 Networks’ BIG-IP load balancer, which is popular amongst governments, banks, and other large corporations, to address security issues in some common configurations of the product. Adve… Continue reading Security flaw could turn load balancers into beachheads for cyber attacks

How can attackers abuse artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly finding applications in nearly every walk of life. Self-driving cars, social media networks, cybersecurity companies, and everything in between uses it. But a new report published by the SHERPA consortium – an EU… Continue reading How can attackers abuse artificial intelligence?

Many are seeing the damage of cybercrime and identity theft firsthand

As massive data breaches continue to make international headlines and the Internet is an integral part of our daily lives, consumers are now grasping the risks they face. In a new F-Secure survey, 71% of respondents say they feel that they will become … Continue reading Many are seeing the damage of cybercrime and identity theft firsthand

Cyber espionage and sabotage attacks pose an increasing threat to the energy industry

Malicious actors are targeting critical infrastructure (CNI) sites and energy distribution facilities exponentially. Interconnected systems in the energy industry increase vulnerabilities, and cyber attacks often go undetected for some time. As energy … Continue reading Cyber espionage and sabotage attacks pose an increasing threat to the energy industry