Research shows that tens of thousands of virtual office workplaces can be abused remotely by hackers directly via the internet. This often still happens most often via a Remote Desktop or Remote Desktop connection from Windows. Many organizations are unaware of this, so it is a matter of patience before an unwanted person or ransomware […]
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
The AP explains in 5 simple steps how to deal with a data breach. Read this here: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/onderwerpen/security/actie-bij-datalekken
NSCS provides guidelines for using video calling to keep in touch with family, friends, and colleagues. If you are new to video conferencing, this guide will help you use these services safely. Read more about this here: https://www.ncsc.gov. uk / guidance / video-conferencing-services-using-them-securely
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 […]
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 […]
An ICT company that installed the network without a firewall, external backups and strong authentication on the RPD service has been convicted by the court. The judgment stated that this assignment was not properly carried out and that two thirds of the damage, namely more than 10,000 Euro, and the legal costs must be reimbursed […]
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity shares its recommendations for improving the security of passwords and authentication methods. View these at: https://www.enisa.europa.eu/news/enisa-news/tips-for-secure-user-authentication
Video calling company Zoom confirmed last week that it will not enable end-to-end encryption for toll-free calls, in part because it wants to allow law enforcement access to these calls if necessary. Read more about this here: https: //www.theverge.com/2020/6/3/21279355/zoom-end-encryption-calls-fbi-police-free-users
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity shares its recommendations for improving the security of passwords and authentication methods. If you have questions about Single Sign-On, Password & Multi-factor authentication Management, please check out the EU’s Nr 1 Password Cloud, please call +31 888 SECURE (732873)!