"I have nothing to hide." A common phrase I read on the internet or hear in conversations at the moment. Are you kidding me? That is far from the truth. In fact, you have more to lose. The issues regarding data breaches, information security, privacy intrusions by cybercriminals or unethical hackers, surveillance by governments and more won't go away anytime soon. This is quite crucial in 2021 as attackers are finding crafty methods to get your data.
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In this episode, you will learn the 5 reasons why you should take privacy protection seriously. Before that, I talk about the SolarWinds hack and why security firms are only as strong as the weakest vendor on their books.
Salaudeen Amao gives a breakdown of recent news in the cyberspace. Learn something about security and more that can help you get Cybersmart both online and offline. Episodes are released every Wednesday. Follow him on Twitter @Major_Jeneral. LINKS.
A Second SolarWinds Hack Deepens Third-Party Software Fears
https://www.wired.com/story/solarwinds-hack-china-usda/
SonicWall says it was hacked using zero-days in its own products
https://www.zdnet.com/article/sonicwall-says-it-was-hacked-using-zero-days-in-its-own-products/
New phishing attack uses Morse code to hide malicious URLs
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-phishing-attack-uses-morse-code-to-hide-malicious-urls/
Bluetooth Overlay Skimmer That Blocks Chip
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/bluetooth-overlay-skimmer-that-blocks-chip/
SonicWall Is Latest Security Vendor to Disclose Cyberattack
The network security firm is investigating a coordinated campaign in which attackers exploited vulnerabilities in SonicWall's products.
https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/sonicwall-is-latest-security-vendor-to-disclose-cyberattack/d/d-id/1339972