According to Thales threat report, breaches have risen for companies by about 36% this year, with 67% of respondents reporting one or more in their environment. Other findings include that the top three methods of preventing data loss and breaches are : Data-at-rest protection Network Security Data-in-motion protection Interestingly, the findings state that most companies […]
Read MoreAs new developments unfold in the Spectre saga – it appears that Intel shared the news about the vulnerability with Chinese interests before those in the USA – this could mean that threat actors in that region were able to react before we even knew about it. Regardless of the legal and international ramifications, White […]
Read MoreAs the infrastructure world is catching on to automation, so too is the security world beginning to take notice. Automating repetitive tasks in any IT environment reduces the need for staffing numbers, and increases the speed of reaction to potential issues. White Raven believes that automation is the key, so long as it is there […]
Read MoreWe all tend to believe that our utilities providers are safe from intrusion – this is simply not true. White Raven believes that they hold huge potential for the bad guys to gain information, and this is likely just the first of many such exploits we will soon see in the news. Using information from […]
Read MoreLast year, there was a large spike in malicious redirect advertisements on the web. Consumers were caught by this time and again, even the big players weren’t immune (Equifax notoriously setup a website explaining their breach and giving consumers a chance to see if they were affected, only to have it become a haven for […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered exactly what Microsoft collects from your PC? The company is releasing an application to allow you to do just that. Unfortunately, it would appear that even this step is tempered with some obfuscation of certain data points. This is a good first step – but the lack of full disclosure is […]
Read MoreSpectre and Meltdown are major vulnerabilities, ones that could have very far-reaching implications. As Intel and the other chip manufacturers are figuring out exactly what to do about the loss of performance on their chips, the major providers of operating systems have all released guidance on how to best approach the problem. For now, the […]
Read MoreMalware comes in many forms, but extensions and add-ons to Chrome and other browsers are one of the most common for home users to contract. Once infected, browsers can be almost impossible to clean, and this extension is particularly rough. Google has taken their time in removing it from their online store, which doesn’t help. […]
Read MoreGreat article here on supply-chain attacks. Many people assume that using the “big boys” in our industry makes them safe – but even they have their flaws. Encryption and proper security measures should be taken to protect the data itself, as all infrastructures have flaws in their design: https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/understanding-supply-chain-cyber-attacks/a/d-id/1330808
Read MoreIn short, are your systems getting timely updates? This flaw could pose a problem if they aren’t. Microsoft has already released a patch to counter this issue, but many companies take too long to react to occurrences like this. White Raven can help your organization react quickly, and to prevent many vulnerabilities like this one […]
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