Ransomware attacks have become a major security threat. It feels like each week a new variant is announced –Ransom32, 7ev3n. This malware may even be involved in the next big...

When you think of a website getting hacked, you might picture someone in a hoodie in a high tech bunker (or their mom’s basement), wailing on a keyboard, controlling thousands...

After my post last week on the great Mirai Internet takedown of 2016, I received some email in response. One of the themes in the feedback was, roughly, that ‘Mirai...

Once upon a time in early 2016, we were talking with pen tester Ken Munro about the security of IoT gadgetry — everything from wireless doorbells to coffee makers and...

NTFS permissions are used to manage access to the files and folders that are stored in NTFS file systems. When you are using share and NTFS (NT File System) permissions together, the most restrictive permission wins.

It is 2016 and some people still think SQL Server cannot be run on a virtual machine. SQL Server can successfully run in a VM but SQL is resource-intensive by...

Privileged access management is the process to monitor and secure your most sensitive user accounts. Keep reading to find out how to use PAM to keep your data safe.

We’re not surprised when hackers attack companies to scoop up credit card numbers or to cause IT disruption. If they’re state sponsored, they may target organizations to pull out intellectual...

I can only imagine it’s a high stress job doing IT support for Kim Jong Un as he’s the kind of manager who probably watches you over your shoulder, touches...

SSL and TLS are used interchangably in conversations as they are incredibly closely related. Knowing the subtle difference is key.

We were thrilled when Pen Testing veteran, Ken Munro joined our show to discuss the vulnerabilities of things. In this episode, Ken reveals the potential security risks in a multitude of IoT devices...

Let’s not overthink ransomware! It’s just a small malicious piece of code with one devious goal — encrypting all of the user’s important files. It the unfortunate victim wants to...