Computers and Electronics IoT Passwords Social Engineering 
NopSec
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Based on current trends, NopSec has released its latest report on the 5 biggest cyber threats we expect to see this year: nation-state cyber attacks, ransomware, DDoS attacks , the Internet of Things, and social engineering & human error. IoT security easily falls under the radar for many users. For a preview, read on.
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. MFA can be hacked.
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eSecurity Planet
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab. Read more: Top IoT Security Solutions of 2021.
Malwarebytes
JULY 13, 2022
A ransomware attack in New Jersey’s Somerset County disrupted services and forced employees to shut down computers and create temporary Gmail accounts to ensure the public could still email key departments. They paid $500,000 for a decryption key and an additional $150,000 for security consultants to assist with the investigation.
ForAllSecure
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
They discuss how software and IoT companies can avoid becoming the next Black Mirror episode and share resources that can help survivors (and those who want to help them) deal with the technology issues that can be associated with technologically facilitated abuse. But what about IoT devices? What about social media?
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