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Freedom Mobile Private Details Extracted by Hacker

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According to an article published by www.hackread.com, a hacker, using the alias NullHumanity, has identified a flaw in the customer login system of Freedom Mobile. With approximately 2,000 accounts at risk, the hacker explained he does not plan to exploit them.

The article mentioned that although this hacker has no plans to access the accounts for any reason but to inform Freedom of this flaw, there are others who wouldn’t be so kind.

“If a hacker manages to access secondary API through guessing the phone number and PIN combination, then he can expect to get sensitive details like date-of-birth, full name, phone number, email IDs, full call history, and billing-related information.”

The full article can be read here.

Winter Games Hit by Cyber Attack

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The PyeongChang Winter Games were hit by a cyber attack, and although critical operations were not affected, event organizers were forced to shut down servers. The official games website also had to be taken offline to prevent further damage.

With cyber attacks rising in past Olympics games, this most recent attack in South Korea won’t be the last. According to the article, written by Aaron Tan, Japan is already bracing itself for more cyber attacks, aimed at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Read the official article here.

Cyber Security for Marketers

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Cyber Security for Marketers: Four Tips to Get Started

Esther Jeohn, head of global marketing at Penta Security Systems Inc, gives information on how you can deflect or even block the cyber-breach blow. Reading these four tips will give you and your PR team ideas on how to stay protected when it comes to cyber security. With the majority of marketing work done on the go, many of the platforms used are Cloud-based.

“The myriad of platforms make my workflow a whole lot easier, but the lack of integrations into one seamless platform inevitably means that information is being distributed to multiple locations. That information could be anything from company financial figures to customer contact information—which, if it fell into the wrong hands, could mean bad business,” says Jeohn in the article, which can be found here.

What can you do, as a marketer, to keep yourself and your company protected?

How One Hacker Stole $226K Worth of Cryptocurrency from Oracle Servers

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According to a recent article published from Techrepublic, an Oracle vulnerability released in December allowed attackers to mine the Monero cryptocurrency.

One hacker was able to deploy a cryptocurrency miner and rake in 611 Monero coins worth roughly $226,000, according to a report from the SANS Institute.

“The good news is that Oracle patched the flaw last year. However, firms that aren’t regularly updating may still be at risk. According to the report, the vulnerability affects versions 10.3.6.0.0, 12.1.3.0.0, 12.2.1.1.0, 12.2.1.2.0, and 10.3.3.0,” stated writer Connor Forrest.

To read the full article, click here.

The 20 Worst Passwords of 2017

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Passwords are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your vital information. Let the common phrases like “password” and “123456” go. It’s still surprising how many people use bad passwords.

Use a whimsical phrase you will remember, then add numbers and special characters. Protect yourself.

Read the article from Techrepublic here.

How Facebook’s Annual “Hacktober” Campaign Promotes Cybersecurity to Employees | hbr.org

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With a month of security competitions, games, and T-shirts. “Build and maintain a security conscious culture”.

Not only will it help train your employees on cyber security but it will also help with employee engagement. Engaged employee = more productivity. 

Most importantly, use an approach that fits your culture, recognize and reward engagement, run real-world security tests, bring people together, and keep it fun. See how Facebook does it.

Source: How Facebook’s Annual “Hacktober” Campaign Promotes Cybersecurity to Employees

5 Ways To Improve Your Small Business Cybersecurity

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Half of all small businesses experience a cyber attack. Use the 5 tips in this article to improve your business’s cybersecurity and protect yourself from threats.

The five tips are train employees, update computers, create backups, limit access, and secure your wi-fi.

Read the full article at Forbes.com.

Source: 5 Ways To Improve Your Small Business Cybersecurity

A fake Netflix email wants users’ billing information — don’t click it – National | Globalnews.ca

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Phishing emails are being sent to Netflix users worldwide. Do NOT click the link in the email. 

Instead, go to the company website and login. 

Source: A fake Netflix email wants users’ billing information — don’t click it – National | Globalnews.ca