--- title: Research | Normal People and Infosec (4) description: "Normal People and Infosec | The average device connected to the internet is hit by 17 automated attacks a day, 365 days a year.\n\nThe majority of hacked servers, networks and workstations go undetected for months or more. \nAntivirus software and firewalls cannot protect you from a targeted attack. 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However, as voice assistants become more prevalent in our world, we should be ready for the scale of security challenges th … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/voice-assistants-re-heating-old-security-issues) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Russia, Telegram and the Trouble with Censoring the Internet](https://reflare.com/research/russia-telegram-and-the-trouble-with-censoring-the-internet) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Apr 20, 2018, 2:11:00 PM [![Russia, Telegram and the Trouble with Censoring the Internet](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Russia%2c%20Telegram%20and%20the%20Trouble%20with%20Censoring%20the%20Internet.png)](https://reflare.com/research/russia-telegram-and-the-trouble-with-censoring-the-internet) If you ask two web security experts how to block content on the Internet, you will get three opinions: One of them will recommend Whitelisting, another Blacklisting. The best practice is generally a combination of both, but does it actually work? First Published 20th April 2018 Knowle … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/russia-telegram-and-the-trouble-with-censoring-the-internet) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [MyFitnessPal & The Value of Health Data](https://reflare.com/research/myfitnesspal-the-value-of-health-data) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Mar 30, 2018, 2:06:00 PM [![MyFitnessPal & The Value of Health Data](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/MyFitnessPal%20%26%20The%20Value%20of%20Health%20Data.png)](https://reflare.com/research/myfitnesspal-the-value-of-health-data) MyFitnessPal experienced a significant data breach putting the account information of 150 million users at risk. Although not as sexy as some targets, MyFitnessPal is one of the world's largest health databases, which raises questions about the value of our biodata. First Published 30 … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/myfitnesspal-the-value-of-health-data) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams](https://reflare.com/research/cryptocurrency-giveaway-scams) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Feb 10, 2018, 1:53:00 PM [![Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Cryptocurrency%20Giveaway%20Scams.png)](https://reflare.com/research/cryptocurrency-giveaway-scams) Cryptocurrency scams have been rife on the internet for a number of years. One common target is the noob investor who is desperate to cash in on the latest boom. Luckily for scammers, many of these investors don’t know any better. First Published 10th February 2018 The sign of a great … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/cryptocurrency-giveaway-scams) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Cyber Security Challenges Faced by the Education Industry](https://reflare.com/research/cyber-security-challenges-faced-by-the-education-industry) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 7, 2017, 6:13:00 PM [![Cyber Security Challenges Faced by the Education Industry](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Cyber%20Security%20Challenges%20Faced%20by%20the%20Education%20Industry.png)](https://reflare.com/research/cyber-security-challenges-faced-by-the-education-industry) Schools and universities are now becoming increasingly subject to all sorts of cyber attacks. With the push for increased digitalization, increasing number of systems and user accounts are connected via internet increases the attack surface. First Published 7th July 2017 Let me teach … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/cyber-security-challenges-faced-by-the-education-industry) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [WannaCry and the Dangers of Magical Thinking](https://reflare.com/research/wannacry-and-the-dangers-of-magical-thinking) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 18, 2017, 5:53:00 PM [![WannaCry and the Dangers of Magical Thinking](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/WannaCry%20and%20the%20Dangers%20of%20Magical%20Thinking%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/wannacry-and-the-dangers-of-magical-thinking) WannaCry, while now more widely known as the “ransomware apocalypse” (and rightfully so), is more accurately defined as a form of ransomware with a worm-like spreading ability. But many think there are patches to fix things like this, right? Right?? First Published 18th May 2017 "Rans … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/wannacry-and-the-dangers-of-magical-thinking) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Google Docs Phishing Attacks](https://reflare.com/research/google-docs-phishing-attacks) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on May 4, 2017, 5:48:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Google%20Docs%20Phishing%20Attacks.png)](https://reflare.com/research/google-docs-phishing-attacks) This phishing attack begins by spoofing known contacts' email addresses using a technique called "address spoofing" in an attempt to steal people’s personal information. First Published 4th May 2017 Gone phishing. 4 min read | Reflare Research Team Over the past 24 hours, a massive ph … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/google-docs-phishing-attacks) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Hijacking of Dallas Outdoor Warning Siren System](https://reflare.com/research/hijacking-of-dallas-outdoor-warning-siren-system) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Apr 13, 2017, 5:44:00 PM [![Hijacking of Dallas Outdoor Warning Siren System](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Hijacking%20of%20Dallas%20Outdoor%20Warning%20Siren%20System.png)](https://reflare.com/research/hijacking-of-dallas-outdoor-warning-siren-system) A hacker managed to gain control of the city’s Outdoor Warning Siren System and triggered it causing all 156 sirens across the city to suddenly sound the alarm, leading to widespread panic and confusion. First Published 13th April 2017 "Now hear this!" 4 min read | Reflare Research Te … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/hijacking-of-dallas-outdoor-warning-siren-system) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Banning a Smart Doll](https://reflare.com/research/banning-a-smart-doll) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Feb 23, 2017, 3:55:00 PM [![Banning a Smart Doll](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Banning%20a%20Smart%20Doll.png)](https://reflare.com/research/banning-a-smart-doll) Cayla is a child's doll which is equipped with speech recognition software and is connected to the internet via Bluetooth. German authorities have taken a strong disliking to Cayla. Poor Cayla. First Published 23rd February 2017 I am... doll parts. 4 min read | Reflare Research Team I … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/banning-a-smart-doll) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Hacking, Rationality, and the Fear of the Unknown](https://reflare.com/research/hacking-rationality-and-the-fear-of-the-unknown) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jan 19, 2017, 12:50:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Hacking%2c%20Rationality%2c%20and%20the%20Fear%20of%20the%20Unknown.png)](https://reflare.com/research/hacking-rationality-and-the-fear-of-the-unknown) Rationality in the face of threats, from germs to crime, has been studied before in many different settings. There is, however, a category of threats that haven’t been covered as extensively, and that is cyber security. 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