Polyfill.io helps web developers achieve cross-browser compatibility by automatically managing necessary polyfills. By adding a script tag to their HTML, developers can ensure that features like JavaScript functions, HTML5 elements, and various APIs work across different browsers. Originally developed by Andrew Betts, Polyfill.io injects JavaScript polyfill libraries based on the user agent or other characteristics, streamlining code maintenance.

Cyberflashing is the act of sending nonconsensual sexual messages or images to someone via digital communication channels. This disturbing behaviour can manifest across various platforms.

The landscape of DDoS attacks is constantly evolving. Gone are the days of simple bandwidth floods. Today’s attackers employ sophisticated tactics, making DDoS protection a complex yet crucial undertaking.

Regularly updating the software on your connected devices is essential to keep them secure from cyber-attacks. To maintain security, it is crucial to install software updates that often contain important security patches that fix vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit. Without these updates, your devices could be at risk of being hacked. Keeping software up to date is vital for cybersecurity and performance, ensuring your devices are protected against vulnerabilities and run efficiently.

Strong passwords are more important than ever in 2024 because they are the first line of defense against cyber attacks. While some companies have started to introduce passkeys to strengthen and expedite the login process, strong passwords are still needed when creating most accounts. A passkey replaces a username and password and has built-in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) by design. Strong passwords have been the foundation of any account, and in 2024, they will remain important.

Recently I had to prepare for a governance, risk and compliance conference. I promptly realized that although I used to be quite immersed in this field as an ISO 27k implementation consultant and even a short stint as a Payment Card Industry (PCI QSA) auditor years ago, it has been a while since I looked into this.

The digital landscape is wild--and getting wilder. Research from Rubrik Zero Labs shows that cyber attacks are on the rise, with 94% of organizations reporting a significant attack in the last year. And the attacks are effectively disrupting business, with 62% of those reporting an attack revealing that their systems were compromised. So security teams need to use all of the tools in their toolkits to protect the enterprise.

In 2023, Amazon Prime Day totaled $12.9 billion in sales in only 48 hours. With limited-time deals, many Amazon users get ready to shop during Prime Day and scammers use this to their advantage. As you get ready to shop, it’s important to be aware of the scams that take place before, during and after this event. Some common scams to look out for during Amazon Prime Day include phishing scams, spoofed Amazon websites and deals from other websites that seem too good to be true.

For cybersecurity professionals tasked with defending the public sector, tackling the U.S. Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB) is just another hurdle to a safer federal tomorrow. Part of a wide collection of necessary federal government compliance requirements, it hones in on which baseline security configurations are necessary for federally deployed IT products.

FakeBat loader spreads via multiple infection chains, and ESET releases its threat report from the first half of 2024.