In a cybersecurity context, island hopping is when attackers gain access to part of an organisation’s network and then use it to attack other systems within the network, as well ... More
Tag Archives: cyber attack
‘Island Hopping’ Cyberattacks are Threatening Supply Chains (Verdict)
The Rising Trend of Personalized Phishing Attacks (Tech HQ)
The fourth-quarter holiday shopping period is a peak time of the year for opportunistic phishing activity, not just targeting spendy-happy consumers, but businesses as well.... More
6 Ways to Anger Attackers on Your Network (Dark Reading)
When you see an attacker on your network, it's understandable to want to give them a taste of their own medicine. But how can you effectively anger intruders when "hacking back" is... More
Cyber Monday Scam: Fake Apps Leave Customers ‘Vulnerable to Attack’ (Verdict)
This Friday is Black Friday, the biggest retail holiday in the world. With shoppers looking to the internet to find the best bargains, the holiday has quickly moved online, with Cy... More
Will Artificial Intelligence Save Us From the Next Cyberattack? (OZY)
As online hackers increasingly use advanced technology for penetrative attacks, the companies that host our private information also are engaging the most advanced systems availabl... More
Software Testing and Cybersecurity: The Forgotten Defense (ITProPortal)
Cyber-attacks can take a variety of forms from compromising personal information to capturing control of computers. Companies big and small have been affected over the past 12 mont... More
IBM Security: Covering Every Cybersecurity Base for M&E
IBM Security’s portfolio of enterprise security products and services runs the gamut, covering applications, mobile, networks, data, the cloud, you name it, all centered around e... More
Hacking Back: Is It a Good Idea? (Raconteur)
Malicious hackers constantly attack our IT systems. Spiralling streams of malevolent code are sent down the highways, byways and intersections of the internet every day. This shoul... More
The Immeasurable Cost of Data Breach (TechWire Asia)
Because data is effectively the new currency of commerce, cybersecurity breaches which involve data exfiltration, or cyber attacks which prevent access to data for normal working, ... More
How the World Cup Leaves Fans, Footballers Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks (TNW)
WiFi: Supporters eager to refresh scores or check their bank account might need to think twice before using public WiFi. The lax security controls on public WiFi makes it easy for ... More