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Quick Breakdown: Newly Announced VmWare Security Alert:
Only affects vSphere, not local installations of VMWare, and only if you use EAP to pass thru authentication to Active Directory Services. EAP is not installed by default. EAP was also deprecated in March of 2021, i.e,. quite a few years back. If your organization does not use integrated Windows authentication (you have to type…
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Students Using AI to Cheat: School and Higher Education Assignments
Using AI to answer questions for school assignments is becoming increasingly common. There are several aspects to consider: In essence, while AI can be a powerful tool for enhancing education, it should be used responsibly and in a way that supports learning and ethical academic practices.
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Harnessing AI to Fortify Cybersecurity: The Future of Digital Defense
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, posing a significant challenge to traditional security measures. As cybercriminals leverage advanced technology to execute complex attacks, the need for equally advanced defense mechanisms is imperative. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI), a transformative force in the realm of cybersecurity. This blog…
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The Human Factor: Navigating the Complex Intersection of IoT and Cybersecurity
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity, a critical yet often overlooked aspect is the human element. While IoT brings unparalleled convenience and efficiency, it also introduces a myriad of security challenges, compounded by the fact that people can be the weakest link in this chain. There are many…
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The Dark Side of Car Technology: Misuse to Stalk & Harass. Who is Responsible?
The dawn of sophisticated car technologies promised enhanced safety and convenience, revolutionizing the way we interact with our vehicles. However, beneath the surface of these innovations lurks a disturbing reality: the exploitation of automotive technology for stalking. These same technologies, designed for our benefit, are being twisted into instruments of personal invasion, and provide the…
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Stealthy Attacks – APTs
Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in Cybersecurity Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, few terms evoke as much concern as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). These sophisticated, stealthy, and continuous cyber attacks are often state-sponsored or initiated by highly skilled criminal groups. Their primary objective is to gain unauthorized access to computer networks, remain undetected for…
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Data Breach Trends – 2023
In 2023, the world witnessed a significant number of data breaches, impacting a wide array of sectors and millions of individuals globally. The year was marked by a record-breaking number of incidents and the exposure of sensitive information, underscoring the ever-evolving and serious nature of cybersecurity threats. Even providers of data breach notification and prevention…
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Is my phone spying on me?
People ask me this question a lot. When I say a lot, I mean a lot. My answer after I glance over at their phone which has been constantly going off, and they are so addicted to their phone / device that they walk around in public, shopping, on speaker phone or on a live…
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Cybersecurity Weaknesses
The weakest point in any network are the people behind the keyboards and IOT devices.
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What Does Cybersecurity Mean to You?
CyberSecurity has many definitions, and the definition depends upon who you ask. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defines Cybersecurity as the art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information (CISA, 2022). Gartner defines CyberSecurity as the practice…