Author: HackWatchit
For the entire month of June, we ran a contest on our Twitter with the grand prize being a free ticket to Wild West Hackin’ Fest! We were quick to allow a BHIS sticker or a book in place of a t-shirt as well. Before we get to the winner, for those of you who are unfamiliar with Wild West Hackin’ Fest, we’ll give you a quick overview: WHO: Anyone interested in information security – from the n00bs to the pros! WHERE: Deadwood, SD (Never been? It’s awesome!) WHEN: Thursday & Friday, October 25-26 WHY: We want this conference to…
Google has introduced Device Trust from Android Enterprise, a new solution for making sure that private Android devices used for work are secure enough to access corporate resources and data. Device Trust from Android Enterprise (Source: Google) What is Device Trust from Android Enterprise? Android Enterprise is a set of tools and APIs from Google that helps businesses securely manage Android phones and tablets used by employees for work. Key features allow: Management of work profiles on BYOD devices, entire company-owned devices, and dedicated devices (e.g., kiosks) A custom, managed Google Play store for distributing approved apps to employees Remote…
Chatsworth, United States, May 14th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Logicube’s Falcon-NEO2 Forensic Imager Achieves Project VIC Validation; Now VICS Data Compliant and Endorsed for Law Enforcement Forensic Use Kindred Tech and Logicube, Inc. are proud to announce that the Falcon-NEO2, Logicube’s Best-In-Class digital forensic imaging solution, has successfully completed validation testing and is now VICS data compliant. This marks a major advancement in the global interoperability of forensic tools used by law enforcement and child protection professionals handling sensitive digital evidence. As the recognized world leader in digital forensic imaging technology, Logicube’s Falcon-NEO2 is used for its peerless features and functionalities, precision,…
With Falcon for Mobile integrated into Falcon ZTA, security teams can: Enforce consistent Zero Trust policies across mobile devicesBlock risky or misconfigured devices from accessing sensitive resourcesTrigger adaptive responses based on a device’s security postureAlign with Zero Trust mandates and industry compliance standards With this integration, mobile device scores now appear in the Falcon Zero Trust Assessment dashboard alongside other endpoints, with drill-down capabilities to see all signals for individual device posture. All roles with access to Investigate can view mobile data. Falcon ZTA signals are also accessible via API for custom workflows. Organizations can now gain deeper insight into…
There is a lot of money in cyberattacks like ransomware, and unfortunately for organizations of all sizes, the cybercrime business is booming. Ransomware has come a long way since the days of using floppy disks at health conventions to spread malicious files. Now, this previously rare endeavour has become a thriving business in the form of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), which involves hackers selling ransomware kits to others. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Businesses are successfully fighting back, with better IT management and incident readiness, which involves proactive approaches to identify vulnerabilities to fix them before attacks happen. This article…
Cyber threats surged by 30% in Q2 2024, highlighting the urgent need for skilled professionals – but there’s a significant shortage in cyber security expertise worldwide. Infinity Global Services (IGS) bridges this gap with the first-edition Course Catalog, offering a comprehensive range of cyber security training programs and certifications, all in one place. The catalog was created to make IGS’s extensive training development accessible. It aligns with IGS’s broader mission to enhance organizational security globally, and address industry challenges through expertise and experience. The Course Catalog’s Distinct Benefits The Course Catalog offers flexible learning options to suit various schedules, so…
Was that spinning head a mistake—or the whole point? When McAfee dropped a new digital ad showing a woman lounging on a beach, only to have her head rotate a full 360 degrees, the internet lit up. Some viewers thought it was a post-production error. Others assumed it was a weird deepfake gone wrong. And while a few sharp-eyed commentators caught the joke right away, most were left wondering: was this brilliant marketing or a complete fail? Spoiler: it was on purpose. AI on Purpose You may have seen the ad—the calm beach scene, the casual vibe, and then, the…
The Pectra upgrade marks another significant milestone on the Ethereum roadmap. Launched on 7 May 2025, it is Ethereum’s most significant upgrade since the Merger in 2022. Pectra promises a better wallet UX and staking experience with the new EIPs included. This article explains the Pectra upgrade, what is included, and how this will affect the network and users.What is the Pectra Upgrade? Pectra is a hard fork that was deployed on the mainnet on the 7th of May, 2025, which introduced changes to Ethereum’s execution and consensus layer. Pectra is the biggest upgrade to Ethereum since the Merge from…
John Strand// For this next installment of our Attack Tactics webcast series, John Strand looks at an environment that had no Active Directory. This is odd, but it’s becoming more and more common for new companies to have everything in the “cloud” and everything BYOD. This is also a great case-study on how to access services like Git, Slack, Gsuites, Salesforce, and so on, because even if you are still using AD, you WILL be moving to the cloud. This webcast is for everyone. Finally, as testers, we need to evolve our testing to be able to successfully test these cloud…