nikil singh

Thought i might give this a shot.

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

Biometric security is shown to be insecure with an above 95% chance of bypassing fingerprint scanners on most devices. With so many people using biometrics for their devices, we may need to change to another form of security to protect the data on those devices. #comp6441

[SecurityWeek @SecurityWeek]

Cisco Research Shows High Success Rate in Bypassing Fingerprint Authentication https://t.co/W5jSpzvavg

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

With work from home quickly becoming the norm during the lockdown, services such as Zoom need to update their security and privacy policies as the entire world now relies on them and similar services. Privacy needs to be held, as we don't want our data to be misused. #comp6441

[SecurityWeek @SecurityWeek]

Keys Used to Encrypt Zoom Meetings Sent to China: Researchers https://t.co/YzEXvOSbvg

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

Another basic exploit using phishing with links and the use of iframes has allowed for a vulnerability in iOS to be exploited. Once again information has been leaked, which could all be prevented if people did not click random links. #comp6441

[SecurityWeek @SecurityWeek]

Spyware Delivered to iPhone Users in Hong Kong Via iOS Exploits https://t.co/FV25TVWISb

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

A collection of leaked databases that were previously removed, got leaked. This information is a treasure trove for any hacker, containing information from various sources such as Adobe, LinkedIn, etc. This would allow access to a persons entire online persona. #comp6441

[SecurityWeek @SecurityWeek]

Unprotected Database Exposed 5 Billion Previously Leaked Records https://t.co/xzQB556rIT

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

Peoples rash actions out of paranoia allow for simple exploits as this to easily spread. Here millions access non-official sites and leave themselves vulnerable to such attacks. This could be applied in phishing attempts as users search for data related to COVID-19. #comp6441

[The Hacker News @TheHackersNews]

Beware of 'Coronavirus Maps' !!!

Are you tracking the outbreak or leading hackers directly into your computers?

Cybercriminals exploiting users' increased interest in learning about #coronavirus to spread password-stealing malware to millions.

https://t.co/Gf7y2vfzmM

#COVID19

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

A security vulnerability lead to sensitive information being leaked. Some sources allege the information leaked were user habits. This can be used to build up a portfolio on various users, leaving them more vulnerable to phishing scams as attacker establish familiarity. #comp6441

[SecurityWeek @SecurityWeek]

Virgin Media Exposed Personal Information of 900,000 People https://t.co/7p2RTBw2YS

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

Although the ransomware hadn't compromised any data or delivery of electricity, if it went undetected in a larger utility supplier, large amounts of data could be stolen and exploited. If electricity went down due to ransomware, physical security could be compromised. #comp6441

[SecurityWeek @SecurityWeek]

Ransomware Hits Massachusetts Electric Utility - https://t.co/yTCgM0WI0d

[nikil singh @nikilsingh20]

Only just got twitter and minor bugs such as private lists being exposed really puts into perspective how easily peoples information can be leaked. #comp6441

[The Hacker News @TheHackersNews]

Twitter had a minor security issue.

A bug exposed titles of your private lists to everyone for at least two days between 6-7th Feb.

A reader tipped THN on 6th, who also archived secret lists' names from some popular accounts, including @CNN & @guardian.

Glad @Twitter fixed it.