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Black Hat USA 2024 recap – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Black Hat USA 2024 recap – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Black Hat USA 2024 recap – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Unsurprisingly, many discussions revolved around the implications of the CrowdStrike outage, including the lessons it may have offered for bad actors

Editor09 Aug 20241 min. read


AI and automation reducing breach costs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

AI and automation reducing breach costs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

AI and automation reducing breach costs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Organizations that leveraged AI and automation in security prevention cut the cost of a data breach by $2.22 million compared to those that didn't deploy these technologies

Editor02 Aug 20241 min. read


Telegram for Android hit by a zero-day exploit – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Telegram for Android hit by a zero-day exploit – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Telegram for Android hit by a zero-day exploit – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Attackers abusing the EvilVideo vulnerability could share malicious Android payloads via Telegram channels, groups, and chats, all while making them appear as legitimate multimedia files

Editor26 Jul 20240 min. read


How a signed driver exposed users to kernel-level threats – Week in Security with Tony Anscombe

How a signed driver exposed users to kernel-level threats – Week in Security with Tony Anscombe

How a signed driver exposed users to kernel-level threats – Week in Security with Tony Anscombe

A purported ad blocker marketed as a security solution leverages a Microsoft-signed driver that inadvertently exposes victims to dangerous threats

Editor21 Jul 20241 min. read


Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Should ransomware payments be banned? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Blanket bans on ransomware payments are a much-debated topic in cybersecurity and policy circles. What are the implications of outlawing the payments, and would the ban be effective?

Editor12 Jul 20241 min. read


Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)

Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)

Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)

As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds?

Editor10 Jul 20241 min. read


Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Social media and teen mental health – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children's exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick?

Editor04 Jul 20241 min. read


Key trends shaping the threat landscape in H1 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Key trends shaping the threat landscape in H1 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Key trends shaping the threat landscape in H1 2024 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Learn about the types of threats that 'topped the charts' and the kinds of techniques that bad actors leveraged most commonly in the first half of this year

Editor28 Jun 20240 min. read


The long-tail costs of a data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The long-tail costs of a data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The long-tail costs of a data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Understanding and preparing for the potential long-tail costs of data breaches is crucial for businesses that aim to mitigate the impact of security incidents

Editor21 Jun 20241 min. read