Cybersecurity

Read the latest Cybersecurity news on the Packt Hub. We feature up-to-date articles on IT security and hacking. We also feature the latest software security updates and cyber security threats.

Top 6 Cybersecurity Books from Packt to Accelerate Your Career

With new technology threats, rising international tensions, and state-sponsored cyber-attacks, cybersecurity is more important than ever. In organizations worldwide, there is not only a…

3 years ago

Why is iOS 12 top choice for app developers when it comes to security

When it comes to mobile operating systems, iOS 12 is generally considered to be one of the most secure —…

4 years ago

Businesses are confident in their cybersecurity efforts, but weaknesses prevail

Today, maintaining data integrity and network security is a primary challenge for businesses everywhere. The scale of the threats they…

4 years ago

Researchers find new Linux vulnerability that allows attackers to sniff or hijack VPN connections

On Wednesday, security researchers from the University of New Mexico disclosed a vulnerability impacting most Linux distributions and Unix-like operating…

4 years ago

Fake Python libraries removed from PyPi when caught stealing SSH and GPG keys, reports ZDNet

Yesterday, ZDNet reported that the Python security team removed two fake Python libraries from PyPI (Python Package Index). These libraries…

4 years ago

TrueDialog’s unprotected database exposes millions of SMS messages containing two-factor codes, and more

Last month, two security researchers, Noam Rotem and Ran Locar found an unprotected database managed by TrueDialog. The database exposed…

4 years ago

An unsecured Elasticsearch server exposed 1.2 billion user records containing their personal and social information

Last month, Vinny Troia, the founder of Data Viper and Bob Diachenko, an independent cybersecurity consultant discovered a “wide-open” Elasticsearch…

4 years ago

Project Zero shares detailed analysis of the use-after-free Android Binder vulnerability that affected Pixel, Xioami, and others

Yesterday, Maddie Stone, a Security Researcher in the Google Project Zero team shared a detailed analysis of the use-after-free Android Binder…

4 years ago

Introducing SaltStack Protect, new SecOps solution for automated discovery and remediation of security vulnerabilities

On Tuesday, SaltStack, the creators of intelligent automation for IT operations and security teams, announced the general availability of SaltStack…

4 years ago

The state of the Cybersecurity skills gap heading into 2020

Just this year, several high-profile cyber breaches exposed confidential information and resulted in millions of dollars in damages. Cybersecurity is…

4 years ago