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Rick McElroy stories

Rick McElroy is an insightful author focused on the intricate world of cybersecurity. Through his recent stories, he sheds light on various aspects of cyberspace that many may overlook. His writing addresses real-world vulnerabilities and threats in a domain that is dynamic and often complex.

In his articles, McElroy emphasizes the significance of understanding fundamental security principles, such as the implications of vulnerabilities like the KRACK vulnerability. Readers can gain an awareness of the ways in which seemingly minor oversights in communication and router security can have far-reaching effects on individuals and organizations alike.

Moreover, McElroy's exploration of strategies employed by cybercriminals, such as owning routers to control the Internet, offers valuable insights into the adversarial methods that are always evolving. This knowledge can equip readers with the foresight needed to bolster their own security measures and remain cautious about the systems they utilize.

By analyzing incidents like the Google Docs hack, he encourages a culture of openness regarding cybersecurity breaches and helps demystify the experience of falling victim to cyberattacks. In doing so, he empowers readers to learn from these incidents and advocate for better awareness and preparedness within their personal and professional networks.

Finally, McElroy's discussions on the strategies needed for effective threat hunting and the trends in ransomware attacks reflect the current challenges within the cybersecurity landscape. His articles serve as both a warning and a guide for navigating the complexities of cybersecurity, making them a worthwhile read for anyone interested in protecting themselves and understanding the evolving threat landscape.

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Latest VMware threat report reveals truth about deepfakes
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it automation
VMware's Global Incident Response Threat Report reveals increased cyber attacks amid pandemic disruptions and geopolitical events.
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Majority of banks paid ransom for cyberattacks last year
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware's most recent report finds 74% of businesses experienced one or more ransomware attacks in the last year, with 63% deciding to pay the ransom.
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Hackers increasingly ‘island hopping’ – so what does it mean?
Tue, 14th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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hackers
Hackers are escalating their use of 'island hopping', targeting less secure third-party suppliers to infiltrate larger organisations' networks and wreak havoc.
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Cyber attackers using businesses to target nation states
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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carbon black
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nation state attacks
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hyperconn
64% of incident response professionals had experienced attackers launching secondary command and control after an initial attack was shut down.
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How to make attackers’ lives harder with effective threat hunting
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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siem
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soc
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carbon black
Sandboxing was big, but I believe that in two years sandboxing won’t be an effective control, because the bad guys understand it.
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How Wi-Fi KRACK vulnerability can hit almost everyone with an endpoint
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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uc
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personal computing devices
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telco
We can be sure that attackers will leverage that delta in patching. Communication and router security has been ignored for too long.
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What we can learn from the Google Docs hack
Fri, 12th May 2017
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Remember, don’t be embarrassed about falling victim. The more we talk about how these things happen the better we will be.
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Strategy for cyber crime: own the routers, own the Internet
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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router
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carbon black
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security vulnerabilities
Mobile devices & smart TVs controlled by cyber criminals make scary headlines. There's something scarier – the possibility that routers can be owned.