Google Drops the Hammer on Entrust: A Major Shakeup in Digital Security
In a move that sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity landscape, Google announced on June 27 that it will no longer trust digital certificates issued by Entrust and AffirmTrust, two of the world’s largest certificate authorities (CAs). This decision, set to take effect on November 1, 2024, has far-reaching implications for the millions of websites and […]
Beware the “Evil Twin”: The Dangers of Fake WiFi Hotspots and How to Protect Yourself
Imagine settling into your airplane seat, ready to catch up on emails or browse social media during your flight. You connect to the “Free Airport WiFi” network, unaware that it’s a trap set by a cybercriminal. This is the insidious world of “evil twin” WiFi hotspots, a tactic recently employed by a West Australian man […]
TeamViewer Triumphs Over APT29: A Lesson in Network Segmentation
TeamViewer, the popular remote access software provider, recently fended off a cyberattack by the notorious Russian APT29 hacking group (also known as Midnight Blizzard). Despite the attackers breaching TeamViewer’s corporate network, the company’s robust security measures, particularly network segmentation, prevented them from accessing customer data. Inside the Attack On June 27, TeamViewer publicly acknowledged the […]