Report: Organisations Have Endpoint Security Tools But Are Still Falling Short on the Basics

AI PCs could soon see organisations invest in whole fleets of new managed devices, but Absolute Security data shows they are failing to maintain endpoint protection and patching the devices they have. Continue reading Report: Organisations Have Endpoint Security Tools But Are Still Falling Short on the Basics

Microsoft Improves Windows Security with a Path to Move Off NTLM

It’s time to stop relying on the insecure authentication protocol built into Windows. Microsoft is making it easier to switch to secure modern options. Continue reading Microsoft Improves Windows Security with a Path to Move Off NTLM

The role of endpoints in the security of your network

Endpoint security is a hot topic of discussion, especially now with so many businesses shifting to remote work. First, let’s define what endpoints are. Endpoints are end-user devices like desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. They serve as points of a… Continue reading The role of endpoints in the security of your network

IT security under attack: Credential dumping attacks in Windows environments

Most of the time, threat actors in the cybersecurity landscape don’t employ advanced techniques and tools to intrude and establish a foothold within networks.  Often, they disguise malicious operations by mimicking the activities of legitimate users, l… Continue reading IT security under attack: Credential dumping attacks in Windows environments

IT security under attack: Why are group memberships so crucial?

Security groups either make or break your IT security. Group memberships are responsible for administrative access in your your network and define access to other privileged resources and data on your domain. Ever wondered how a simple misconfiguration… Continue reading IT security under attack: Why are group memberships so crucial?

Is IT security under attack?

From credential theft to network vulnerability exploitation and ransomware incidents on highly secure organizations, the year 2020 has been surprisingly rough on IT security. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies around the world are reportin… Continue reading Is IT security under attack?

Domain controller patch alert! Vulnerability grants domain admin access in 10 seconds

A critical Active Directory vulnerability (CVE-2020-1472)   has been making headlines for being the most notorious elevation of privilege bug because it can affect all computers and domain controllers in an organization.
 This high-risk vulnerability, … Continue reading Domain controller patch alert! Vulnerability grants domain admin access in 10 seconds

New Zoom Hack Lets Hackers Compromise Windows and Its Login Password

Zoom has been there for nine years, but the immediate requirement of an easy-to-use video conferencing app during the coronavirus pandemic overnight made it one of the most favorite communication tool for millions of people around the globe.

No doubt,… Continue reading New Zoom Hack Lets Hackers Compromise Windows and Its Login Password

Warning — Unpatched Critical ‘Wormable’ Windows SMBv3 Flaw Disclosed

Shortly after releasing its monthly batch of security updates, Microsoft late yesterday separately issued an advisory warning billions of its Windows users of a new critical, unpatched, and wormable vulnerability affecting Server Message Block 3.0 (SMB… Continue reading Warning — Unpatched Critical ‘Wormable’ Windows SMBv3 Flaw Disclosed