
Security

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks
Mobile Security Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost 09 Dec 2024 • , 5 min. read The modern smartphone has become an indispensable piece of technology. These powerful, pocket-sized computers enable us to…

Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm – Krebs on Security
Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix, a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology…

Why cybersecurity is critical to energy modernization – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Anjos Nijk, Managing Director of the European Network for Cyber security (ENCS), discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector as it modernizes with renewable sources and smart grid technologies. Nijk also addresses the need for international collaboration, the impact of IoT on security, and the emerging technologies that can enhance…