Security

Home routers full of vulnerabilities and hard-coded passwords

The security of routers for end users leaves something to be desired. The devices are full of known vulnerabilities, often use hard-coded passwords and do not receive security updates for a long time, according to research by the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE. 127 routers from seven major suppliers were investigated […]

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Dutch companies pay ransom more often, while the number of incidents is decreasing

According to research by Forrester Consulting, the number of companies worldwide affected by cyber incidents, such as viruses and ransomware, is declining. However, the amount of damage per incident is growing sharply, while Dutch companies pay the ransom the most. Read more about this subject at: https://fd.nl/ondernemen/1348399/onderzoek-minder-cyberaanvallen-maar-zes-keer-zoveel-schade

Security

NCSC: check availability of the home workplace

Many organizations have instructed their employees to work from home after the implementation of the COVID-19 measures. The availability of working from home facilities has suddenly become critical for business continuity. The NCSC offers a handy facsheet to check availability of your home working facilities. Read more on this subject here: https://www.ncsc.nl/documenten/publicaties/2020/april/1/factsheet-uw-thuiswerkfaciliteiten-zijn-nu-onmisbaar

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FBI warns for hack risks on mobile banking apps

The FBI warned mobile banking app users that they will be increasingly targeted by hackers trying to steal their credentials and take over their banking accounts. Mobile banking users who download an app-based banking trojan onto their tablet or smartphone are usually asked to give it the permissions it requires to steal their information.Such malware […]

Ransomware

Honda Operations down by ransomware?

Operations of the Honda, were reportedly disrupted in parts across Europe, Japan, and the U.S. due to Snake ransomware (also known as EKANS). The cybersecurity company Virus Total claimed that it had certain evidence which clearly points out that Honda’s internal server has been encrypted with Snake ransomware and the cybercriminals have demanded a ransom […]