In previous posts, we have talked about key strength and protection of encryption keys, but for those who are not directly involved in the line of IT, encryption terminology can be slightly confusing and bewildering at times. When it comes to security, often terminology is over-complicated and almost never simplified to a level in which [...]

With the advent of wireless networks and other technologies, we are increasingly exposing our data to the risk of theft and interception by third parties with nothing more than a notebook computer and some freely available tools, which can be acquired online. Whilst most home users and many organizations are now aware of the security [...]

Various world governments have started significant research into one-touch hacking tools, which can be utilized on the battlefront.  These tools are being designed to be able to target weaknesses in Wi-Fi networks as well as intercept VoIP communications and satellite relays. Following recent developments, the United States government has publicized the fact that it is [...]

Reports are in that T-Mobile, the ever popular US communications firm has recently became victim to the theft of highly sensitive data on operations, customers and also financial records.  According to postings on the internet, this information has already made its way to the underground auctions where it awaits the highest bidder. T-Mobile has recently [...]

With the recent publications trying to publically denounce the safety of Wi-Fi hotspots, many travelers and business people aren’t actually taking a great deal of notice. After all, when was the last time the cafe had a notice announcing that the information you transmit may be visible to others?  The truth is, while people are [...]

Recently, an industrial company in Texas has suffered the consequences of lax security policies when hackers managed to steal over $1.2 million dollars in a mere 30 minutes. Jugal Malani, owner of the Sugar Land Company located in the USA recently received the blunt end of the stick, when his network was exposed and his [...]

The state of Virginia has recently came under the international spotlight after it apparently became under attack by an anonymous hacker who claims to have stolen around 35 million prescription records of those residing in the state. This supposed vulnerability has still not been identified, and state information security professionals are still dumbfounded as to [...]

We are living in a world where almost a third of all businesses and home users in America are utilizing some form of VOIP technology. This may be to empower whole calling centers, or alternatively it may be on a smaller scale for inter-departmental communication. 2008 saw a record growth year in VOIP technology, and [...]

Reports have recently surfaced that the US National Archives recently lost over a terabyte of personal information on an unencrypted hard disk drive. This information is said to have contained highly sensitive details such as social security numbers, personal addresses and also highly classified procedural data regarding White house and secret service operations. Reportedly, this [...]

Recently, security groups have been receiving increased reports of hackers successfully intercepting SMS messages and subsequently gaining access to banking details of individuals. This shocking revelation came to light just recently, when the security group “Ultrascan” managed to acquire not just the full working details of this exploit, but also all the hardware required. This [...]