The Unsolvable Problem of Insider Threats
by Reflare Research Team on Sep 25, 2019 5:57:00 PM
This is a rare occurrence for a Chief Intelligence Officer to be arrested on such serious criminal charges, and frankly, it would have been almost unthinkable just a few years ago. First Published 25th September 2019 "Pssst. Do you have a pen? It's admin, admin." 4 min read | Reflare …
What the Ecuadorian Data Breach Can Teach Us
by Reflare Research Team on Sep 18, 2019 5:55:00 PM
The unsecured database contained records for every registered citizen of Ecuador, which included sensitive information, including their name, address, voting preferences, and even their government ID number. First Published 18th September 2019 Thanks to this data leak, some Ecuadorian …
China, Uyghur Smartphones and the Power of State Actors
by Reflare Research Team on Sep 10, 2019 5:53:00 PM
Surveillance malware is commonly used to track a target’s messages, conversations and location, and this is not the first time that such technology has been used by a country against its own people. First Published 10th September 2019 The role of cyber security in global geopolitics w …
What Twitter's CEO's Own Account Getting Hacked Tells Us About Phone Security
by Reflare Research Team on Sep 4, 2019 5:51:00 PM
Phone numbers are not secure, as Jack Dorsey has found out the hard way. Assailants were able to gain access to his phone number and then used that access remotely to take control of his Twitter account. First Published 4th September 2019 Jack lets everyone know "what's happening." 4 …
YouTube Moves to Prohibit Hacking Videos
by Reflare Research Team on Sep 3, 2019 5:39:00 PM
YouTube explicitly made a change to its Harmful and Dangerous Content policy by prohibiting videos that were instructional in nature that contained duplicating, accessing or exploiting data on websites. First Published 9th July 2019 | Latest Refresh 3rd September 2022 Is there a negat …
Cybercrime in Space - Let's focus on what matters
by Reflare Research Team on Aug 28, 2019 5:49:00 PM
NASA astronaut Anne McClain allegedly logged into her ex-wife's bank account and then deleted the transaction history, while aboard the ISS. If so, what are the implications of the first cybercrime in space? First Published 28th August 2019 In space, no one can hear you chuckle. 4 min …
GDPR - How Good Intentions Can (Partially) Backfire
by Reflare Research Team on Aug 13, 2019 5:46:00 PM
A relatively simple, yet effective proof-of-concept has demonstrated that complying with certain aspects of GDPR could potentially put consumers at greater risk, not less. First Published 13th August 2019 "Please give me a copy of my data. It's me. You know... MEEEEE!." 4 min read | R …
What is Privacy, Really?
by Reflare Research Team on Jul 23, 2019 5:44:00 PM
Privacy — or lack thereof — is a constant concern for many people. Is it such a big deal if some of my personal data is collected by an app developer? Maybe. But what if that app developer then went on to sell my biometric data to a government? First Published 23rd July 2019 Are we al …
Talent Can't Keep Up with Security Demands
by Reflare Research Team on Jul 16, 2019 5:42:00 PM
The recent high-profile mass hacks have brought the need for InfoSec talent to the forefront. However, it's proving difficult for companies to find the staff to keep up with their security requirements. First Published 16th July 2019 Tech talent burnout is real. So is the scarcity of …
Ransomware is Still on the Rise
by Reflare Research Team on Jul 1, 2019 5:37:00 PM
Ransomware remains one of the most popular cyber attack vectors. Given a choice between paying a hefty sum to recover valuable data or not paying and losing access forever, many victims end up choosing to pay. First Published 1st July 2019 In the moment, many feel like they have no ot …