Ransomware targets Australian SME false sense of security – Partner Content
Across Australia, telemetry and industry sources indicate that the number of local ransomware attacks are on the rise while average ransom amounts are down as…
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The Hacker Glider | Daniel Miessler
I tend to shy away from groupthink oriented idealogies, but ocassionally I am stricken by a concept that is worth subscribing to. The Hacker Glider…
Adding MSN Search and Technorati Quicksearches To Firefox
One of the coolest things in Firefox is its ability to do Google searches via the address bar; I use this all day long. This…
The Real Difference Between a URL and a URI
A URL is a subtype of URI that includes a protocol, like FTP or HTTP Updated: October 10, 2023 URI vs. URL is one of…
Firefox Quicksearches | Daniel Miessler
As I covered to some degree in an earlier post, quicksearches are quite sick. They let you search sites from Firefox’s address bar. Well, here’s…
HijackLoader Evolves with New Modules for Stealth and Malware Analysis Evasion
HijackLoader, a malware loader first identified in 2023, has undergone significant evolution with the addition of new modules designed to enhance its stealth capabilities and…
The Infosec Trinity | Daniel Miessler
Well, I just passed the final exam for the GIAC GSEC credential from SANS, and I have to say it’s a pretty good feeling. It’s…
Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity Tuesday called out the need for more proactive tracking of products used across the country, saying…
Plantronics Hub Flaw Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Plantronics Hub software, a client application commonly used to configure Plantronics audio devices such as headsets. The…
OS X vs. Windows: One Observation
Something struck me the other day that I think most power-users with experience on both Windows and OS X would agree with. Windows gets better…
APT34 Deploys Custom Malware Targeting Finance and Telecom Sectors
APT34, also known as OilRig or Helix Kitten, has intensified its cyber-espionage campaigns, deploying custom malware to target entities within the finance and telecommunications sectors.…
The Difference Between a Vulnerability Assessment and a Penetration Test
There are many views on what constitutes a Vulnerability Assessment versus a Penetration Test. The main distinction, however, seems to be that some believe a…