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APIs Drive the Majority of Internet Traffic and Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage
2024-03-19 16:20

Application programming interfaces (APIs) are the connective tissue behind digital modernization, helping applications and databases exchange data more effectively. The State of API Security in...

KeyTrap attack: Internet access disrupted with one DNS packet
2024-02-17 16:08

A serious vulnerability named KeyTrap in the Domain Name System Security Extensions feature could be exploited to deny internet access to applications for an extended period. It allows a remote attacker to cause a long lasting denial-of-service condition in vulnerable resolvers by sending a single DNS packet.

NSA Admits Secretly Buying Your Internet Browsing Data without Warrants
2024-01-29 06:59

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying internet browsing records from data brokers to identify the websites and apps Americans use that would otherwise require a court...

COVID-19 test lab accused of exposing 1.3 million patient records to open internet
2024-01-24 07:28

A password-less database containing an estimated 1.3 million sets of Dutch COVID-19 testing records was left exposed to the open internet, and it's not clear if anyone is taking responsibility.Among the information revealed in the publicly accessible and seemingly insecurely configured database were 118,441 coronavirus test certificates, 506,663 appointment records, 660,173 testing samples and "a small number" of internal files.

Drivers: We'll take that plain dumb car over a flashy data-spilling internet one, thanks
2024-01-12 07:25

CES Despite all the buzz around internet-connected smart cars at this year's CES in Las Vegas, most folks don't want vehicle manufacturers sharing their personal data with third parties - and even say they'd consider buying an older or dumber car to protect their privacy and security. According to a survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Kaspersky in November and published this week, 72 percent of drivers are uncomfortable with automakers sharing their data with advertisers, insurance companies, subscription services, and other third-party outfits.

eIDAS: EU’s internet reforms will undermine a decade of advances in online security
2023-12-12 05:30

Basically, everyone who believes in a free and safe internet is speaking out against eIDAS. The unintended consequences of the bill are so great that Mozilla recently shared an open letter co-signed by a raft of internet companies concerned that eIDAS will make the internet less secure. Mozilla warned in a separate statement that any EU government could "Issue website certificates for interception and surveillance which can be used against every EU citizen, even those not resident in or connected to the issuing member state."

The Internet Enabled Mass Surveillance. AI Will Enable Mass Spying.
2023-12-05 12:10

Mass surveillance fundamentally changed the nature of surveillance. Because all the data is saved, mass surveillance allows people to conduct surveillance backward in time, and without even knowing whom specifically you want to target.

Unleashing the Power of the Internet of Things and Cyber Security
2023-10-20 11:38

Due to the rapid evolution of technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way business is conducted around the world. This advancement and the power of the IoT have been nothing short...

Internet and Email Usage Policy
2023-09-24 16:00

SAFE BROWSING. Use a modern, supported and up-to-date browser. Browsers will proactively warn users before accessing websites with expired security certificates or that are known to host malware.

Hidden dangers loom for subsea cables, the invisible infrastructure of the internet
2023-09-21 03:30

More than 97% of the world's internet traffic passes through subsea cables at some point, according to ENISA. Subsea cables are a vital component of the global internet infrastructure, and it is critical to protect them from cyberattacks, physical attacks and other threats. The cable landing stations as well as subsea areas, where many cables are close to each other are considered weak points.