The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has urged organizations still on Windows 7 to plan now for the end of extended support in a year’s time. The GCHQ arm reminded IT…
Year: 2019
3 Simple Ways To Boost IoT Security
By 2024, we’re going to have more than 22 billion connected devices in the world, according to Ericsson projections. And that’s not even including smartphones. We’re talking connected cars, robots,…
BSIA Publishes Guidelines to Reduce Exposure to Digital Sabotage
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a summary of current guidelines to minimize the exposure to digital sabotage of network connected equipment, software and systems used in electronic security. The 335…
MongoDB Instance Leaks 200 Million Chinese CVs
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…
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,…