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Are Software Supply Chain Attacks the New Norm?

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How many of us stop to think about updating software we use every day? Do you think “maybe I should check for threats on this before I install it?” Or do you wait for it to automatically update? For many of us, we don’t consider the security of the everyday software we use. This is…

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Are Software Supply Chain Attacks the New Norm?

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How many of us stop to think about updating software we use every day? Do you think “maybe I should check for threats on this before I install it?” Or do you wait for it to automatically update? For many of us, we don’t consider the security of the everyday software we use. This is…

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The New Mindset Required for Making a Dent in the World of Cybercrime

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We all know that cybercrime is increasing and likely to jump from a $75 billion problem last year to a $170 billion problem in 2020. Most will argue that this out of control spiral that the cybersecurity industry is in is unavoidable. It’s just the nature of the game. We will always be one step […]… Read More

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The ‘I’m Too Small to be a Target’ Fallacy

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When retailer Target was hacked in 2013, the damage was so extensive that direct costs exceeded $250 million. To its credit, Target’s external-facing cybersecurity wasn’t too bad; the attack came through a mom-and-pop HVAC vendor with unnecessary access to the retailer’s network. Smaller enterprises like the HVAC company are often under the illusion that they […]… Read More

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Social Engineering Your Way To The Target PA System

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If we were to express an official view of the what these guys did once they hacked into a Target store’s PA system, we’d have to go with definitely uncool. However, it’s good to know that phone phreaking and good ol’ social engineering isn’t dead yet. Many of us got our start by playing with the systems around us.

Anyone could call into a Target store and request to be transferred to the PA’s extension code, which was the same everywhere. If the person transferring the call wasn’t quick on their feet, the caller would then be patched directly into …read more

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