Cisco hacked: Six backend servers used by customer VIRL-PE deployments compromised via SaltStack
Servers supported by Cisco have been hacked by SaltStack security vulnerabilities.
https://www.theregister.com/2020/05/31/cisco_security_roundup/
Canadians Refuse to Divulge Personal Data for Free Online Services: Survey
Reports report that Canadians refuse to provide their data when obtaining better products and online services.
https://www.cisomag.com/canadians-refuse-to-divulge-personal-data-for-free-online-services-survey/
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70 Mn Records Exposed After AFL Fan Website Leaks Users’ Data
The AFL fan website has been the victim of a security breach that has compromised the data of millions of users.
https://www.cisomag.com/70-mn-records-exposed-after-afl-fan-website-leaks-users-data/
Critical VMware Cloud Director Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Corporate Servers
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the possibilities of a new vulnerability in VMware’s Cloud Director platform through which an attacker can gain access to confidential data.
https://thehackernews.com/2020/06/vmware-cloud-director-exploit.html
The Most Common Ways Hackers Access Your Network
Security in our network should be the most important for us. That’s why it’s worth knowing the methods hackers and crackers use to hack the system. Let’s learn the most popular types of attacks and ways to defend against them.
https://tmtdemo.axionthemes.com/2017/06/12/the-most-common-ways-hackers-access-your-network/
People know reusing passwords is risky – then do it anyway
Password hygiene is essential; if the user does not do this, he does not understand the risks associated with it. Using the same password on multiple accounts is very risky, despite everything two-thirds users use the same password.
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2020/05/28/people-know-reusing-passwords-risky-most-do-it-anyway/
Number of IoT Devices Expected to Reach 24.1 Bn in 2030: Report
According to Transforma Insights, it showed that the number of active IoT devices would increase over the next few years. Technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee will increase.
https://www.cisomag.com/number-of-iot-devices-expected-to-reach-24-1-bn-in-2030-report/
Chrome moves to automatically block abusive notification requests
Google wants to deal with sites that abuse notifications once and for all, starting with Chrome 84.
https://thenextweb.com/apps/2020/05/29/chrome-notification-popup-removed/
Remote workers bombarded with thousands of Google-branded phishing scams
Along with the pandemic, the number of threats and attacks has increased dramatically, especially for people working remotely. Recently, remote purists are even “bombarded” with phishing attacks that impersonate the well-known Google brand.