Can Internet-Of-Thing Devices Cause Internet Shutdown?

I.e. No More Netflix??   DefenseOne has the story: So as we are now all at home with our dogs, cats and families. Are we more or less susceptible with a massive DDOS attack from Russia? DDOS = Distributed Denial Of Service We have discussed DDOS attacks before  “New DDOS Attacks Changes Likelihood in Risk … Read more

What is the Highest Risk Attack on us Right Now?

Is it Ransomware with a shotgun approach? A shotgun approach means the attackers are sending ransomware attacks to many computers – not picking their targets, only spreading out to whatever computer will answer a certain defense profile. Or ransomware that is targeted to specific industries? Will the ransomware attacker pick on a specific industry that … Read more

Fix Problems If They Come

Do NOT Pay Attention to Security – Fix Problems If they Come There are a few people who would rather not pay attention to security – and do the absolute minimum with regards to PCI compliance or other compliance and regulations. It will  only be after a major attack that the attention of the executives … Read more