Cybersecurity metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) can help us to get survived in the information age. We live in a world in that a large amount of data and information get published every day. These data and information are surprisingly big and noisy for those who work in the IT field. For instance, we…
Cybersecurity has turned into one of the fundamental components of any organization in the last two decades. The world has evolved; leading to the advance in technology and alongside it, threats. Organizations need to invest more in building a strong, functional cybersecurity infrastructure to protect their facilities and assets from internal and external threats. Before,…
Canonical has released the latest version of its Ubuntu Linux, one of the most popular Linux distributions; which offers several exciting new features designed to improve performance and security; including a built-in VPN, support for ExFat and ZFS, and more. Ubuntu 20.04 “Focal Fossa” is now available for download. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is a long-term…
Intel addressed medium and high-severity vulnerabilities in its April 2020 security update; the vulnerabilities in Intel software and firmware programs could potentially allow attackers to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and enables escalation of privilege. Out of the 6 vulnerabilities Intel addressed in the security update published on April 14, 3 of them were patched, and…
Google has removed 49 malicious Chrome browser extensions from its Web Store that contained codes used for hijacking cryptocurrency and stealing sensitive information. Cybersecurity researchers at MyCrypto and PhishFort discovered a range of malicious Chrome extensions targeting brands and cryptocurrency users. Google removed the malicious extensions within 24 hours. Some of the extensions have had…
Today’s society is facing major changes regarding the climate. We humans use natural resources every day without considering the consequences. At the same time, our lives are in great need of cyberspace and its technologies. Cybersecurity is incredibly important for us humans and the security of our companies. Climate change and cyber threats to security…
Apple and Google partner up to launch a “Contact Tracing” tool to trace the spread of COVID-19 through helping individuals determine if they have been exposed to someone infected with the Coronavirus. Apple and Google’s contact tracing tool uses Bluetooth technology to detect whether users have been in contact with someone who has tested positive…
WhatsApp said on Tuesday that it would place new limits on the forwarding of messages to heighten security to spread misinformation related to the coronavirus pandemic. Messages that have been sent through a chain of five or more people, can only be sent to a single chat at a time. “We’ve seen a significant increase…
For nearly a decade now, fingerprint authentication has been a quicker and easier alternative for password security for smartphones and laptops. The early forms of fingerprint authentication were quickly bypassed; nevertheless, ever since the debut of Apple’s TouchID in the iPhone 5 seven years ago, the technology has become more advanced. However, researchers are now…
Kali Linux is an operating system popular among hackers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity researchers. It’s more of a hacking tool than just an OS. The older versions had certain performance issues resulting in fractured user experience. On the 26th of November, however, Offensive Security released a new and final version of Kali Linux for 2019.…