Do we all WannaCry – or which threats should we expect?

There is so much talk about cyberwar and advanced persistent threats. One can get really scared. However, if you look at the facts, you only have to follow the money. Or in other words answer the question, where can an attacker make the most bang for the buck. It is true that cyberwar has become … More Do we all WannaCry – or which threats should we expect?

Same old, same old

We could start to vote for the security breach of the week. We would never be shy of nominees. What is worse however is that it does not make sense to vote on a corresponding security leak of the week. Recent analysis shows that it’s almost always failure to implement basic security settings. The hit … More Same old, same old

Advanced persistent threats – or the new cyberwarfare

Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are the stealth undercurrent of the daily news on security attacks. IT breaches where data get stolen are so prominent that APTs are getting mentioned but overlooked. APTs are developed and initiated by organizations with an almost unlimited amount of resources. They have highly skilled and incredibly smart people. They have … More Advanced persistent threats – or the new cyberwarfare