Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking

Most internet-exposed Cacti servers are vulnerable to the critical vulnerability CVE-2022-46169 which is actively exploited in the wild. Cacti is an open-source platform that provides a robust and extensible operational monitoring and fault management framework for users. Researchers from Censys…

Booklist Review of A Hacker’s Mind

Booklist reviews A Hacker’s Mind: Author and public-interest security technologist Schneier (Data and Goliath, 2015) defines a “hack” as an activity allowed by a system “that subverts the rules or norms of the system […] at the expense of someone…

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at Capricon, a four-day science fiction convention in Chicago. My talk is on “The Coming AI Hackers” and will be held Friday, February 3…

Seasons Greetings from (ISC)2

Dear (ISC)² Members, Associates and Candidates:  I hope this message finds you well. As 2022 comes to an end, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the past year and all we have achieved together.   Launching an entry-level certification…

French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4 Million for violating cookie laws

French data protection watchdog fined short-form video hosting service TikTok €5 million for breaking cookie consent rules. The Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés (CNIL) has fined short-form video hosting service TikTok €5 million (about $5.4 million) for violating cookie consent rules.…

Build or Buy your own antivirus product

We can help you decide if you should build your own antivirus product or if you should license an OEM or whitelabel product. If you are thinking of building an antivirus product in order to offer your customers 360 degree…