We all still need to be on our guard as the situation between Russia and Ukraine continues. There are stories circulating that hackers on both sides are now moving their interests against countries that are supporting the other side in the conflict.
A number of my posts this week highlight why training is a key part of any organisation’s defence in depth against cyber attacks – have a look and check you have all the easy bases covered. It does take a little time and work but the returns are worth it.
Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre and the UK Government – actions to take when the cybersecurity risk is high (Russia Ukraine Conflict) – UPDATED 31 March 2022
This is a weekly round-up of the articles from Smart Thinking Solutions, our specialist cybersecurity, governance and compliance web site.
The articles are mostly quick reads to give you an overview of the cybersecurity threat landscape facing businesses today, with links to the sources. Many of the posts have action points or top tips to help you navigate these threats to your organisations.
Sometimes they are just there to make you smile!
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Because It’s Friday – A Time Travel Story
Android apps found with hidden malicious functions
Ronin Network bailed out – FOLLOW UP
Combat Phishing. Octagon has done this – have you?
The blockchain is not the end of the security process – UPDATED
The Conti gang is still operating – even though they suffered a data breach and this could be a threat to your business
You really have got to check your WatchGuard devices – care more about them than WatchGuard does!
Voicemail social engineering scam targets WhatsApp users – three tips to help you spot the scams
German police close down Hydra – a Darknet trading site
The End to End Encryption debate is not over
Borat is a triple threat RAT
Some Apple devices could still be vulnerable
A couple of interesting privacy stories
Malware in the wild – in an Excel file sent out by email. Could you spot it?
A real world attack on decentralized finance (DeFI) – $15m stolen
Check your Zyxel devices
Unbelievable!
Hacked! Do you use Mailchimp? We do.
The Works suffer a cyber attack – training is the key defence
Java vulnerabilities to look out for – Spring4Shell – UPDATE 5 April 2022
WordPress as a threat to a secure internet – this is why you need to attend our training course – social engineering attacks are everywhere
Even the world’s biggest companies get suckered by social engineering
Teenagers broke through the cybersecurity of some of the world’s biggest companies
National Cyber Security Centre Threat Report 1 April 2022
“…smartphones aren’t really about making our lives easier; they’re about allowing private companies to profit from areas of our lives that were previously closed to them.” Max Fletcher, The Guardian
The Triumphs of Artificial Intelligence
Apple Updates – make sure they are done
Researchers expose a vulnerability in electric vehicle charging stations
The shape of things to come – UPDATED
Because It’s Friday. I have an interest in flying cars – doesn’t everyone?
