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RDP most used for ransomware attack in 2020

The top three most popular intrusion methods include unsecured RDP endpoints, email phishing, and the exploitation of corporate VPN appliances. Ransomware attacks targeting the enterprise sector have been at an all-time high in the first half of 2020. RDP is regarded as the single biggest attack vector for ransomware. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is currently […]

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28,000 printers hacked for security awareness

CyberNews cyber security experts hijacked nearly 28,000 unsecured printers worldwide and forced them to print a printer security manual. How to secure a printer? Limit or disable network printing; Secure your print ports; Use a firewall; Update your printer firmware to the latest version; Change the default password to a strong passphrase. Read more on […]

Data Breach Privacy

What is the login code and password?

A desk clerk had difficulty logging into the hospital information system and asked aloud “How do I log in?” To a colleague who also had a patient in front of the splash screen.Then the login code and then the password were loud and audible for everyone. In hospitals people are notoriously careless, careless and thoughtless […]

Data Breach Privacy

Former Uber CISO charged for concealing hack

Yesterday Uber’s former security chief Joe Sullivan was charged with attempting to conceal a hack from federal investigators. This hack exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of 57 million drivers and passengers. As a result the former CISO could face up to eight years in prison for not promptly disclosing to the employee and […]

Privacy Security

How to improve cyber security within your organisation?

NCSC published the following Small Business Guide for Cyber Security with the following steps for which ID Control gives some free trials of cloud security services: Backing up your data; Protecting your organization from malware (f.e. https://antivirusservice.eu/ ); Keep your mobile devices safe (f.e. https://antivirusservice.eu/ ); Using password to keep your data safe (f.e. https://idcontrol.pw); Avoid phishing attacks. […]