Vulnerabilities
The internet is now at the mercy of open source vulnerabilities.
The future of the Internet and new innovations, such as the metaverse and Web 3.0, is at a crossroads. The growing menace of vulnerabilities in open source platforms, siloed web management systems, and insufficient website oversight threaten to push the internet to breaking point. At Forrit we conducted a comprehensive survey involving more than 500 […]
How Turning Off Bluetooth Can Safeguard Your Mobile from Cyber Attacks
In today’s interconnected world, our smartphones have become central to our lives. We rely on them for communication, navigation, entertainment, and even personal security. However, the convenience they offer comes with a price – the constant threat of cyberattacks. One often overlooked, yet significant, vulnerability in our smartphones is Bluetooth. By understanding the risks and […]
Cloud environments blamed for security vulnerabilities
Fascinating research carried out by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 has unveiled that a staggering 80% of organizations point the finger at cloud environments for the majority of security challenges they face within their enterprise landscapes. According to the Unit 42 Attack Surface Threat Research study, cloud security vulnerabilities predominantly stem from a few key […]
Over 99% of US Govt employees using outdated Android OS Versions
A research carried out by mobile security firm Lookout states that over 99% of government employees in United States are using outdated android OS loaded smart phones. And because of the pandemic, most of them are accessing their office apps on their mobile devices that is making them fall prey to several vulnerabilities often exploited […]
Research discovers new Mobile Browser security vulnerabilities
A study carried out by Rapid7 Inc has found serious security vulnerabilities in the mobile browsers that could allow hackers to fake any web portal address direct from the address bar. Also, the research has confirmed that vulnerabilities do exist in multiple mobile browsers that include some big names such as Yandex, Apple’s Safari, Opera […]
Qualcomm Mobile Processors are vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
According to a study carried out by the security researchers from Check Point, over 40% of Android phones operating on Qualcomm Processors are vulnerable to cyber attacks. A reported released by the Tel Aviv based Cybersecurity firm suggests that the chip sets produced by Qualcomm were exhibiting 400 security flaws that could be exploited by […]
Reasons why Zoom App is being banned by governments across the world
As more and more corporate companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are banning the usage of Zoom App in their work environments, followed by governments across the world – here are 14 reasons which are making Zoom video calling app unsafe- 1.) There is a high probability of information leak while in a video call […]
LACK OF DILIGENCE BY LARGE ENTERPRISES CAN CREATE VULNERABILITIES
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. While large enterprises are highly confident in their cybersecurity defenses, a new (ISC)² study suggests they need to be more diligent in a couple of areas – taking action when told about security vulnerabilities and removing privileges for users who no longer need access to systems. […]
Windows 7 users should be aware of these Cyber Security vulnerabilities
All you Windows 7 users out there, its better you make a note of the following cybersecurity vulnerabilities to which your system will get exposed after December’ 19. 1.) Obsolete systems which do not receive security updates from their developers( Microsoft in this case) can easily be used to spread malware. 2.) Unless you go […]
Vulnerabilities vs Misconfigurations
Vulnerability assessment is a necessary component of any complete security toolchain, and the most obvious place to start for anyone looking to improve their security. Ironically, starting with vulnerability assessment can actually degrade an organization’s overall defense by shifting focus from the cause of most outages and breaches: misconfigurations. Misconfigurations – Not Very Cool, But […]
