A Remote Command Execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2019-10149) in the open source Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) implemented in Unix-based mail servers was publicly disclosed. The vulnerability can be exploited through a malicious email sent to a vulnerable server, and injected commands will typically run as root. This is due to improper validation of the recipient continue reading : Exim Vulnerability (CVE-2019-10149)
The increasing pace of the possibilities provided by internet services has become an aide for businesses and opportunities to maximize the use of the internet. Our assets rely heavily on the use of the internet, the same field where hackers and cyber criminals rely on to enact their illicit deeds. As convenient and helpful the continue reading : Secure your digital assets from cyberattacks
When you post or send anything online, expect that someone has seen it and might even save it for his perusal. Nowadays, people’s idea of documenting themselves is evolving and the idea of recording your daily life thru social media has become a habit. It comes to the point that others become comfortable of sharing continue reading : YOU MIGHT BE AT RISK: Practices that lead to Sextortion
Since the start of 2018, Internet Fraud has been in the top of our Cybercrime Statistics Reports proving that it has become more and more prevalent. Internet fraud is the act of defrauding people of their money through internet services. This type of fraud can happen in a variety of ways. One of the growing continue reading : How is Social Media Fraud Orchestrated
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through Secretary Rodolfo A Salalima and Assistant Secretary Allan S Cabanlong confirms that a global ransomware attack is currently in progress. The sophisticated ransomware, known as ‘Wanna Cry’ or ‘Wanna Decryptor’, exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows operating system. This malware is designed to spread laterally on continue reading : Defending Against Ransomware Generally
By now I am sure you have already heard something about the WannaCry ransomware, and are wondering what’s going on, who is doing this, and whether your computer is secure from this insanely fast-spreading threat that has already hacked nearly 200,000 Windows PCs over the weekend. The only positive thing about this attack is that continue reading : WannaCry Ransomware: Everything You Need To Know Immediately
While some individuals may be practicing cyber safety online, phishing is still one of the most powerful and persistent forms of cyber-attack going. Phishing is a cybercrime in which victims are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally continue reading : Phishing — Why Are We Still Being Netted
Learn other ways to make your cyber presence safer. While there are no guarantees that malicious actors won’t get to your information, these tips will decrease the probability of getting your personal information. Have Complicated, Unique, Difficult-To-Crack Passwords. Never Reuse a Password Don’t use the same password on multiple accounts. Make each password unique, continue reading : Making/Changing Password To Make Your Presence Safer
The first thing to do in ransomware prevention is to recognize the different types of ransomware you can be hit with. There are two types of ransomware: the crypto and locker ransomware. The Crypto Ransomware is as simple as weaponizing strong encryption against victims to deny them access to those files. Once this type of continue reading : Prevent Ransomware Attacks From Happening
We, not only Hackers are the ones who puts our online security at risk. Sometimes, people risk their own security with the choices they make. A recent study shows that Americans are huge risk takers when it comes to digital safety. No matter what kind of antivirus software and firewall protection is on your computer, continue reading : Stop Taking Cyber Risks! Your privacy may be at risk!