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LG Electronics hit by WannaCry attack
Following the news that LG Electronics has been hit by a suspected WannaCry attack Dean Ferrando, EMEA Manager at Tripwire explains why companies are still vulnerable to Wannacry:
Vehicle hack disables safety features on most modern cars
Yesterday, researchers discovered a security flaw that could potentially (and probably does) affect all new vehicles. It allows an attacker to turn off safety features, such as airbags, ABS brakes, and power-steering — or any of a vehicle’s computerised components connected to its controller area network or CAN bus.
Flaw that affects nearly all modern cars allows hackers to shut down safety features
Researchers have discovered a security flaw that could potentially affect all new vehicles. It allows an attacker to turn off safety features, such as airbags, ABS brakes, and power-steering — or any of a vehicle’s computerised components connected to its controller area network or CAN bus.
Cybercriminals trick A-Level students with phishing emails
News broke this morning that cybercriminals have been attempting to take advantage of A-Level results day by sending phishing emails under the guise of higher education institutions, in order to dupe prospective students and spread malware.
How technology is changing business
Business is changing.
Forward-thinking companies all over the world are using the latest technology to develop the way they approach everyday problems in innovative ways, from internal communication to customer service strategies, these technological advancements present opportunities to handle even the most mundane tasks faster and more efficiently.
JUST 1 IN 7 FIRMS BACK NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY RULES
ECA survey findings show major opposition to draft 18th Edition of BS 7671
Less than one in seven electrotechnical businesses (13 per cent) support the inclusion of new energy efficiency rules within the draft 18th Edition update to the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), according to new survey findings from the ECA.
Attackers Use Pulse Wave DDoS to Pin Down Multiple Targets
New findings from Imperva Incapsula research published today, details the emergence of a new DDoS assault pattern, which has been named Pulse Wave.
4G networks vulnerable, allowing hackers to intercept texts and eavesdrop on conversations
Positive Technologies’ research into 4G networks revealed that many vulnerabilities still exist, despite investment upgrading the UK to Diameter. Unaddressed, the flaws could allow hackers to intercept and divert SMS messages, eavesdrop on conversations and locate users via GPS. More pressingly, it highlights how DoS attacks on operator equipment could cause wide-scale network outages.
Accounts locked in Delhi ransomware attack
News broke this morning that a ransomware attack has locked over 200 accounts across networks in Delhi. The cyber attack was reported on August 9th when staff at the publishing company found that they could not log into their user accounts, and could only use the “demo” account. This follows on from an attack last year on Mumbai’s police system, causing files to be encrypted.