The worst passwords of 2020: Is it time to change yours?

The worst passwords of 2020: Is it time to change yours?

They’re supremely easy to remember, as well as easy to crack. Here’s how to improve your password security. Cybersecurity experts often share advice about the do’s and don’ts of passwords as a vital part of good cyber-hygiene practices. And yet, annual roundups of the most common passwords show that many of us continue to prioritize…
5 takeaways from the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study

5 takeaways from the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study

From the impact of the pandemic on cybersecurity careers to workers’ job satisfaction, the report offers a number of interesting findings For the first time on record, the cybersecurity workforce gap has shrunk, the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study has found. While companies have been facing a plethora of new security challenges due to the COVID-19-powered…
Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers

Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers

The peace of mind that comes with connected home security gear may be false – your smart doorbell may make an inviting target for unwanted visitors Smart doorbells commonly found on marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay contain serious vulnerabilities that expose their owners to a host of security and privacy threats, according to an…