A little bit of background for those not familiar with chfn… “chfn (change finger) is used to change your finger information. This information is stored in the /etc/passwd file and is displayed by the finger program.

Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in the mobile money industry has become increasingly important in 2023. With the rise of mobile money transactions, regulatory bodies are ramping up efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. In this infographic, we explore the technology involved in AML screening, the importance of AML compliance in the industry, and best practices for financial institutions.

Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and organisations need to stay ahead of these threats. This is to protect their data and systems. Data breaches cost the UK an average of £2.9 million per breach, 82% of breaches involving the human element. Moreover, those factors alone are usually enough to convince people that cybersecurity awareness needs improving and training to mitigate this. One way they can do this is by providing employees with cybersecurity awareness and training.

You keep your organization’s computers, devices and servers safe, but what about your employees’ devices? The security of their mobile phones, laptops, tablets and other devices is just as critical to your overall security posture. As company endpoints grow, so does their vulnerability. In fact, 66% of organizations are experiencing a growth in endpoint threats.

The Windows kernel driver is an interesting space that falls between persistence and privilege escalation. The origins of a vulnerable driver being used to elevate privileges may have begun in the gaming community as a way to hack or cheat in games, but also has potential beginnings with Stuxnet.

Open source software has revolutionized the software development landscape, providing cost-effective solutions and promoting collaboration among developers worldwide. However, the legal terms associated with open source licenses can be complex, and improper management of these licenses may lead to significant legal risks.

The global economic landscape is shifting. Cybersecurity skill shortage, inflation, and supply chain concerns are key issues contributing to price hikes and increased business costs. In this challenging environment, end customers are evaluating their spending, and channel partners, especially those delivering managed services, have been planning to raise prices on their services.

With ever-increasing application architecture complexity, infrastructure-as-code is your key to boosting your cloud security posture.

Tailored use of pen testing can provide critical support and insights for gauging the health of your SDLC.

Editor’s note: This is the final part of a five-part cloud security series that covers protecting an organization’s network perimeter, endpoints, application code, sensitive data, and service and user accounts from threats. So far in this series, we’ve looked at the importance of securing an organization’s network, its application components, the endpoints that support those components, and its application data.