Smart devices: using them safely in your home
<div>Many everyday items are now connected to the internet: we explain how to use them safely.</div>
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Are you hungry? A two-part blog about risk appetites
<div>Risk appetites; what are they, what’s their purpose, how do organisations go about defining them?</div>
'WannaCry' ransomware: guidance updates
<div>Jon L provides an update on the NCSC's guidance on the 'WannaCry' ransomware.</div>
Please stop saying 'it depends'!
<div>Why I'm trying desperately to stop saying 'it depends' when it comes to simple cyber security questions...</div>
Brightening the outlook for security in the cloud
<div>The NCSC's Cloud Security Research Lead suggests some approaches to help you get confidence in cloud services.</div>
NCSC IT: Installing software updates without breaking things
<div>Andy P explains how the NCSC rolls out software updates without delays.</div>
Cyber Threat Report: UK Legal Sector
<div>An updated report from the NCSC explaining how UK law firms - of all sizes - can protect themselves from common cyber threats.</div>
Using TLS to protect data
<div>Recommended profiles to securely configure TLS for the most common versions and scenarios, with additional guidance for managing older versions.</div>
Setting up 2-Step Verification (2SV)
<div>How setting up 2SV can help protect your online accounts, even if your password is stolen.</div>
Serving up some server advice
<div>Highlighting guidance which will help you secure your servers</div>
Scam ‘Funeral Streaming’ Groups Thrive on Facebook
Scammers are flooding Facebook with groups that purport to offer video streaming of funeral services for the recently deceased. Friends and family who follow the links for the streaming services are then asked to cough up their credit card information. Recently, these scammers have branched out into offering fake streaming services for nearly any kind of event advertised on Facebook. Here’s a closer look at the size of this scheme, and some findings about who may be responsible. One of the many
LABScon 2024 | Security Research in Real Time – Talks Not to Miss
Get ready for LABScon 2024 – the premier, invite-only conference hosted by SentinelLabs for top minds from across the cybersecurity community. This year’s event takes place from September 18th to 21st with leading experts, threat investigators, academics, government partners, and journalists set to gather at the stunning Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. LABScon returns with a focus on showcasing the latest in threat hunting techniques, cutting-edge research, and new vulnerabilitie
Curiosity to Career: Encouraging Students to Pursue STEM Education
<div>A NIST researcher is volunteering to educate young students about life as a scientist — and encourage kids to envision a career for themselves in STEM.</div>
Investigations in the so-called darknet: Law enforcement agencies undermine Tor anonymisation
The Tor network is considered the most important tool for surfing the internet anonymously. Law enforcement agencies have ...
Darknet Chronicles Pt 1: Clearnet vs Darknet
In the past, I’ve shared some introductory articles on the darknet. Specifically in helping to define what the surface web is, the deep web, and the darknet. Together these form the whole of the ...
Researchers Looked at Telegram's Darknet, Here's What They Found
Whether they're studying message patterns or transaction types, researchers are drilling down into how Telegram's darknet ...
Commit To Be More Cyber-Secure For Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is approaching. Any businesses and organizations, no matter how big or small, can be hacked in ...
Why MFA alone isn’t enough: The crucial role of security awareness training
Investing in security awareness training and education is crucial to empowering the workforce to become the first line of ...
Cybersecurity: A Key Business Imperative, Not Just A Technical Problem
The cybersecurity imperative extends beyond mere compliance; it is a crucial risk management aspect supporting ongoing ...
Harness AI to Deliver Smarter Security Awareness Training
Shape-shifting phishing websites: AI can automate the creation of fake websites that mimic legitimate ones. Some AI-powered ...