Category: Computer Security
Computer security, also called cybernetics, is the protection of computer systems and information from harm, theft and unauthorized use. Computer hardware is typically protected by the same means used to protect other valuable or sensitive equipment—namely, serial numbers, doors and locks and alarms. The protection of information and system access is done using other tactic, some quite complex.
How to Find AD CS Misconfigurations in Windows Server 2018
We’ve all heard the refrain that you should never trust a certificate, but how and when do you test for it? I hear you say, but if you’re building a server, like I do, you need to test that you’ve got a good certificate for your server and then verify that your certificate, or that…
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AnyVision Announces a $ 235 Million Injection From SoftBank
AnyVision, a global provider of access control technology and technology solutions, today announced that it has raised $235 million at a valuation of $2. The investment, led by leading tech investors such as Khosla Ventures, Tencent Asset Management, and Sequoia Capital, will fund a comprehensive set of enhancements that address the evolving security needs for…
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Two Bugs on an iPhone Password Generator Have Been Discovered By A Security Researcher
Kaspersky has been around for over 20 years, but it is still relatively new. Today, it has been acquired by Veritas Partners. The company was founded by CEO Dmitri Savchenko, who was recently named one of the “50 Most Influential People in Russia” by Forbes Russia. He also has a popular blog called Russian-English Language…
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AnyVision Announces $235m Series A Infusion From SoftBank
Computer security researcher, AnyVision, raised the $235m Series A round from SoftBank and Eldridge last week, according to Crunchbase data. The funding was disclosed on the developer’s LinkedIn page and Twitter page today. AnyVision’s CEO, Chris Vliet, founded the company in 2014 with a vision to “build next-generation security applications and end users that are…
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Airtel Xstream Fiber Launches Secure Internet
Airtel Xstream Fiber Launches Secure InternetIn Airtel Fiber launch event today, I had an opportunity to share my thoughts, as well as insights and observations on the Airtel Xstream Fiber launch. I also had an opportunity to interview Airtel’s managing director & chief technology officer, Dr. Akshay Rikhuri. Airtel Xstream Fiber Launches Secure InternetIn Airtel…
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Windows XP Vulnerabilities – The Latest Version
The recent discovery of the Windows XP vulnerability could have far-reaching implications for the security of computers. The problem, which first hit the Web in March of this year, was the first known issue of a previously unknown vulnerability that was never patched in Windows XP. Microsoft has now issued an urgent security update for…
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Microsoft’s Patch for the Print-Unsecure Flaw
Microsoft has released an emergency patch for an issue that can cause printers to halt and display an error message if there is a network problem. The emergency patch contains fixes for Microsoft Connect and Print Problems service packs and was released on March 3, 2018. As always, it is only available for users on…
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National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC) – A New Way to Think About Security in Asia-Pacific
In an effort to “boost” the computer security of government agencies and businesses, the United States Department of Homeland Security reportedly plans to “expand” its National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC), which will include, among other things, “enhanced” cybersecurity training and a new National Training and Education Center (NTE), in the coming years. In a September 2,…
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Mobile Network Security: A Security Issue in 5G-Slicing Networks
Today’s smart phones are constantly connected to the internet. With this, you can have access to all kinds of information and services. Unfortunately, no matter what is on your phone, you probably don’t have much control of it. In terms of security, mobile network security becomes important to guarantee that you are protected. 5G is…
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The Rise and Fall of Cybercriminals
A few years ago when the Internet was still quite new, the United States federal government and a number of European governments were worried about the rapid evolution of cyber-crime. They were concerned about the rapid expansion of cyber attacks and the increasing number of attacks on computers, both in cyberspace and in real life.…
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