As part of the GDPR implementation, it is now a requirement that companies release any information that they store or process on you if you request it. A Subject Access Request (SAR) is a request made by an individual to receive information regarding which data a company holds on you, and how they process it.[…]
The standard combination of username and password is not as secure as you may think. Even longer, more complex passwords are still at threat from data breach credential dump (e.g. posting passwords on Pastebin) or elaborate password attacks combining personal information, such as creating a custom password list with your personal information included. Thankfully, Two-Factor[…]
This week the Attack Library mini-series will focus on Clickjacking attacks – what they are, and how to defend against them. A Clickjacking Attack, also known as a UI (User Interface) Redress Attack, is used by malicious threat actors to trick users into being redirected or submitting information without their consent or knowledge. To perform[…]
Malware, also known as malicious software is an umbrella term that encompasses any malicious program or file that attempts to harm your computer, often by taking partial control over a device’s operation. There are a number of different types of malware, and these can be explained individually in more thorough detail. The first of these[…]
Passwords are currently the most common authentication method used online today. While biometric alternatives are slowly gaining popularity, this is still not enough to replace passwords entirely. The primary objective of hackers is to try and retrieve your login credentials by using various password attacks. The first of these attacks is a brute force attack[…]
This week the Attack Library mini-series will focus phishing e-mails, a social engineering attack that many people encounter on a day to day basis. This blog will detail what common phishing e-mails contain, and how to deal with this form of attack. Phishing attacks are used to obtain information such as usernames, passwords, credit card[…]
This new mini series will focus on a library of attacks that you can muster your knowledge on. The attacks of choice are elaborated on because of either their potency or their popularity. This week, we will focus on DoS (Denial of Service) attacks. A denial of service attack, more commonly referred to as a[…]