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First Published 8th December 2017 While demand continues to grow, crypto platforms are strugg … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/nicehash-hack) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Uber - On Paying Ransoms](https://reflare.com/research/uber-on-paying-ransoms) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 24, 2017, 6:59:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Uber%20-%20On%20Paying%20Ransoms.png)](https://reflare.com/research/uber-on-paying-ransoms) Third-party cloud-based services are like a box of chocolates - you often don't know what you’re going to get. They could work perfectly, but they could also put you in a very uncomfortable position. First Published 24th November 2017 Uber, showing its hand. 4 min read | Reflare Resea … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/uber-on-paying-ransoms) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [DHS Hacks One of its Airplanes](https://reflare.com/research/dhs-hacks-one-of-its-airplanes) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 17, 2017, 6:57:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/DHS%20Hacks%20One%20of%20its%20Airplanes.png)](https://reflare.com/research/dhs-hacks-one-of-its-airplanes) During a speech at the CyberSat Summit, Pam Dixon, the Director of DC3, revealed that while it was possible for other malicious hackers to remotely hijack connected electronic devices on commercial aeroplanes. First Published 17th November 2017 Hack your own equipment. 3 min read | Re … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/dhs-hacks-one-of-its-airplanes) Topics: [Infrastructure](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infrastructure) ## [Replacing Social Security Numbers](https://reflare.com/research/replacing-social-security-numbers) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 10, 2017, 6:54:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Replacing%20Social%20Security%20Numbers.png)](https://reflare.com/research/replacing-social-security-numbers) The litany of SSN breaches over the years provides evidence that the system is ripe for exploitation by individuals, businesses and even government officials at various levels. First Published 10th November 2017 One number to rule them all. 4 min read | Reflare Research Team The US Se … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/replacing-social-security-numbers) ## [Malaysian Data Breach](https://reflare.com/research/malaysian-data-breach) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 2, 2017, 6:53:00 PM [![Malaysian Data Breach](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Malaysian%20Data%20Breach.png)](https://reflare.com/research/malaysian-data-breach) With a current population of roughly 32 million people, this means that the private data of virtually every Malaysian citizen has been compromised - an alarming amount of personal information now vulnerable to identity fraud. First Published 2nd November 2017 Everything you ever wante … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/malaysian-data-breach) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Checking Boxes vs. Proactive Security](https://reflare.com/research/checking-boxes-vs.-proactive-security) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Oct 27, 2017, 6:51:00 PM [![Checking Boxes vs. Proactive Security](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Checking%20Boxes%20vs.%20Proactive%20Security.png)](https://reflare.com/research/checking-boxes-vs.-proactive-security) While it is true that new vulnerabilities receive the most media attention, these issues are quite rare compared to well-known vulnerabilities. So, are our leaders focused on the security risks that actually matter? First Published 27th October 2017 Hey everybody - we are now 100% sec … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/checking-boxes-vs.-proactive-security) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [KRACK, WPA2 & Unforeseen Behaviour](https://reflare.com/research/krack-wpa2-unforeseen-behaviour) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Oct 20, 2017, 6:50:00 PM [![KRACK, WPA2 & Unforeseen Behaviour](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/KRACK%2c%20WPA2%20%26%20Unforeseen%20Behaviour.png)](https://reflare.com/research/krack-wpa2-unforeseen-behaviour) There are some shocking headlines going around about a newly discovered security flaw called KRACK. But one of the biggest reasons for this panic is because many people are unaware that WPA and WPA2 have long been considered broken. First Published 20th October 2017 Removal of the pow … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/krack-wpa2-unforeseen-behaviour) Topics: [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) ## [North Korea and the Asymmetric Power of Hacking](https://reflare.com/research/north-korea-and-the-asymmetric-power-of-hacking) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Oct 13, 2017, 6:48:00 PM [![North Korea and the Asymmetric Power of Hacking](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/North%20Korea%20and%20the%20Asymmetric%20Power%20of%20Hacking.png)](https://reflare.com/research/north-korea-and-the-asymmetric-power-of-hacking) Pyongyang is believed to have stolen 235 gigabytes of confidential information from South Korea's military network, which purports to include information about the plan for retaking North Korea in the case of unification. First Published 13th October 2017 Truman left many things in So … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/north-korea-and-the-asymmetric-power-of-hacking) Topics: [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) ## [Deloitte Breach](https://reflare.com/research/deloitte-breach) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Sep 29, 2017, 6:46:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Deloitte%20Breach.png)](https://reflare.com/research/deloitte-breach) The hacking attack on Deloitte is the latest in a disturbing trend of hacking attacks against large organisations whose email services use Microsoft’s Office 365 system. First Published 29th September 2017 Maybe they could bring in some consultants? 4 min read | Reflare Research Team … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/deloitte-breach) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Equifax and Apache Struts](https://reflare.com/research/equifax-and-apache-struts) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Sep 27, 2017, 6:42:00 PM [![Equifax and Apache Struts](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Equifax%20and%20Apache%20Struts.png)](https://reflare.com/research/equifax-and-apache-struts) The vulnerability allows anyone who knows it exists to remotely execute arbitrary commands on servers using default installations of Apache Struts and Java, leaving sensitive data exposed without authentication. 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