A huge MongoDB database containing detailed CVs for over 202 million individuals has been found exposed online. The unprotected MongoDB instance was found via a simple BinaryEdge or Shodan search and was…
Day: January 11, 2019
Denmark launches strategy to improve cyber security in shipping
As part of Denmark’s national strategy to improve cyber and information security, the Ministry of Business and Industry has launched a strategy for the shipping industry. The strategy contains initiatives to…
US government shutdown leaves websites insecure
The ongoing US government shutdown is leaving dozens of official websites insecure or inaccessible. Affected websites include the US Department of Justice, the Court of Appeals and Nasa. The shutdown,…
Global DNS Hijacking Blamed on Iranian Hackers
Security researchers have spotted a new series of DNS hijacking attacks successfully targeting organizations globally on a large scale and traced back to Iran. The attacks have managed to compromise…
Safely Stretching Resources to Meet Industrial Cybersecurity Needs
Those responsible for the operation and safety of manufacturing facilities are inundated with questions and concerns regarding the security of these assets from board members, executives, auditors, and others. Reports…