A CVE (CVE-2020-13699) was announced in Team Viewer’s Windows Application Successful exploitation of this highlighted vulnerability would allow an attacker to open Team Viewer via a malicious web application. This could then be leveraged to force Team Viewer to send a password to the attacker for cracking. The affected Team Viewer versions are: teamviewer10, […]
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Secure your applications to avoid over 43% of breaches Did you know the primary applications used by most businesses are web applications (i.e. websites)? Attacks against web applications are attacks on the application layer. Verizon’s 2020 data breach report suggests web applications were involved in 43% of known breaches. Statistics cannot be used to account […]
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ISO 27001 Accreditation Bodies UK Before choosing an ISO certification body for your ISO 27001 certification you need to understand the reasons for obtaining the certificate. Many clients want the ISO certificate to demonstrate to clients and partners that they take information security seriously. Others have requirements for certification to allow them to bid for […]
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We’re proud to announce this new service. Risk Crew, the elite group of information security governance, risk & compliance experts, and the forerunners in the design & delivery of innovative & effective solutions, has released Risk-driven Application Security Testing Services. What is the service for? The Risk-driven Application Security Testing Service is a proven process […]
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Did you know that human error caused 90% of UK data breaches in 2019, according to the ICO? Register for this free webinar and find out how to mitigate this imminent threat with current best practices and training methods for the workplace – whether that is in the office or at home. Plus you’ll get […]
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There are many questions around why a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is needed and what their role is in an organisation. In this post, I’ll answer common questions that have been asked by organisations seeking to comply with the GDPR and DPA and from those looking to take on a DPO role. What is the […]
Users of twitter have been scammed by attackers who took control of well-known people such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Within 30 minutes, the attackers were supposedly able to gain over £80,000. This was shut down quickly, but a lot of damage had been done. There are 2 issues raised here: Security of twitter […]
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Many organisations have sought to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) certification remotely (as opposed to on-site) due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. As most staff have continued to work from home, this remote assessment option becomes necessary in order to maintain compliance and assure clients/suppliers that baseline security requirements are being met. Simple steps to complete […]
Over 40,000 SAP customers need to update to the latest version to mitigate risk from remote unauthenticated attackers obtaining complete access to their SAP database. Although there is no evidence it has been exploited yet, it is only a matter of time before malicious attackers take advantage of this. Don’t let them exploit you! The […]
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“But my phone cannot be hacked!” Phrases like this are far too common and can hold significant consequences. For one, those who believe any device they use is impenetrable are unaware of the threats they face. Historically, these statements have a 100% chance of being wrong and have demonstrated that cyber security is a marathon, […]