GitHub Rolls Out Default Secret Scanning Push Protection for Public Repositories
Mar 01, 2024NewsroomDevSecOps / Cybersecurity GitHub on Thursday announced that it’s enabling secret scanning push protection by default for all pushes to public repositories. “This means that when a supported secret is detected in any push to a public repository, you will have the option to remove the secret from your commits or, if you […]
Infrastructure Cyberattacks, AI-Powered Threats Pummel Africa
Most major economies in Africa experienced fewer overall cyber threats in 2023, but there were some dramatic exceptions: Kenya suffered a 68% rise in ransomware attacks, while South Africa saw a 29% jump in phishing attacks targeting sensitive information. The overall trend is one of change. Cyber attackers are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure in Africa […]
Fulton County, Security Experts Call LockBit’s Bluff – Krebs on Security
The ransomware group LockBit told officials with Fulton County, Ga. they could expect to see their internal documents published online this morning unless the county paid a ransom demand. LockBit removed Fulton County’s listing from its victim shaming website this morning, claiming the county had paid. But county officials said they did not pay, nor […]
Which Plan Is Best For You?
Image: Dashlane Dashlane is one of few password managers that offers a completely free version. While limited in comparison to Dashlane Premium, the free version still allows users access to key password management features. If you’re wondering if you should stick with the free version or make the investment in Dashlane Premium, this article highlights […]
Is My Child Being Cyberbullied Or Is It Just Banter?
If you were to ask me what I consider to be the most attractive attribute in a person, it would be kindness but only closely followed by a sense of humour. There’s something about somebody who can tell a funny story that I just love. And humour can be a great bonding experience for us […]
You’re automated for success with Cisco’s Continuing Education program
The tedious task of logging Continuing Education (CE) credits can be a frustrating speed bump in the certification journey. The Learning and Certifications team gets that and has added automation to help streamline the credit submission process. We’re talking about less manual data entry, fewer manual submission headaches, and a more seamless learning and recertification […]
Matthew Perry’s Twitter account hacked by cryptocurrency scammers
Matthew Perry’s official Twitter account was hijacked by scammers this week who attempted to solicit donations from well-meaning fans of the much-loved late actor. The post, which has since been removed from Perry’s Twitter account, asked for cryptocurrency donations “to support our mission in battling addiction.” The tweet claimed to be signed by “The Matthew […]