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16 Million Reasons why SNMP Isn't as Secure as You Think

14 January 2025·1210 words·6 mins

by: Lari Huttunen

16 million exposed SNMP interfaces highlight the challenges of adapting a trusted network protocol for the Internet. Learn why access control is key to robust network security.

The Decline of SSL VPN: Why Ivanti Connect Secure is Abandonware

8 October 2024·1177 words·6 mins

by: Lari Huttunen

Learn why SSL VPNs such as Ivanti Connect Secure are becoming obsolete. Explore the history of ownership changes, recurring severe vulnerabilities, and inadequate security measures that have led to the decline of this technology.

Protecting Your Backups: The First Step to Recovering from Ransomware

10 September 2024·1169 words·6 mins

by: Lari Huttunen

Wondering if your data is safe from ransomware? Discover why securing your backups is the crucial first step toward a successful recovery and explore strategies to protect your data effectively.

The Fallacy of Security Through Obscurity

13 August 2024·1319 words·7 mins

by: Lari Huttunen

Why Hiding Software Banners Fails as a Defense: Understand why concealing software identifiers doesn't stop attacks and leaves your systems vulnerable. — Why Hiding Software Banners Fails as a Defense: Understand why concealing software identifiers doesn’t stop attacks and leaves your systems vulnerable.

A Tour through the SPAM Fighting State-of-the-Art

9 July 2024·2127 words·10 mins

by: Lari Huttunen

Explore a somewhat opinionated and mildly rebellious take on anti-SPAM solutions for self-hosted email services.

Reality Check: AI and Its Actual Role in Cyber Crime

11 June 2024·1574 words·8 mins

by: Laura Kankaala

AI is increasingly being used by cybercriminals to deceive and manipulate vulnerable individuals, blurring the lines between reality and digital threats.

Audio Deepfakes and Voice Cloning - When you can't trust your own ears

14 May 2024·1448 words·7 mins

by: Manuel Werka

An overview of the state-of-the-art in audio deepfakes, whether based on text-to-speech or voice cloning.

Black Sheep Wall: Clearing the Fog-of-War for Cyber Intelligence Collection

9 April 2024·1640 words·8 mins

by: Dr. Bernhards Blumbergs

Strengthen situational awareness and intelligence collection with a multi-viewpoint approach, ensuring a cohesive perspective.

Exploring the Realm of Cyber Early Warning Systems

12 March 2024·1358 words·7 mins

by: Lari Huttunen

Unlocking the Potential of Cyber Early Warning Systems with UNDRR Four-Field Methodology. Enhance Risk Awareness, Monitoring, Communication & Response. — Unlocking the Potential of Cyber Early Warning Systems with UNDRR Four-Field Methodology.

Forgotten Protocol Chronicles: Do Not Underestimate the Installed Base

13 February 2024·1119 words·6 mins

by: John Kristoff

John Kristoff examines the risk involved in forgotten, yet active protocols hidden in plain sight through two case studies.

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