One of the most convenient methods for mobile phone users to log into apps — and one many companies rely on to grant access — is the one-time password, or OTP, often shared by text. But there’s a growing consensus among cybersecurity professionals that OTPs, like traditional passwords, should be eliminated, even though the experts … Read more
Matthias Kulka | The Image Bank | Getty Images Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting wealthy individuals, making cybersecurity concierges a new must-have for the rich and their families, including executives. While companies are spending heavily on cybersecurity, personal and home devices are generally less protected, making them easier to crack. And despite their sizeable assets and … Read more
The blue screen of death errors on computer screens are viewed due to the global communications outage caused by CrowdStrike, which provides cyber security services to US technology company Microsoft, on July 19, 2024 in Ankara, Turkey. Harun Ozalp | Anadolu | Getty Images CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said that over 97% of Windows sensors … Read more
A sign promoting safety is seen on the Regional Transportation Commission 109 Maryland Parkway bus in Las Vegas Thursday, June 8, 2023. Las Vegas Review-journal | Tribune News Service | Getty Images On your next visit to Vegas, an extra set of eyes will be watching you if you decide to hop onto the local … Read more
Just before 1:00 am local time on Friday, a system administrator for a West Coast company that handles funeral and mortuary services woke up suddenly and noticed his computer screen was aglow. When he checked his company phone, it was exploding with messages about what his colleagues were calling a network issue. Their entire infrastructure … Read more
Last week, the world faced what was likely the biggest IT failure in history. When some people around the world logged onto their laptops on Friday, they were greeted with a blue error screen on their Microsoft Windows operating system. But this was not a Microsoft issue. It was all to do with a U.S. … Read more
Delta Airlines passengers line up for agent assistance at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jessica Mcgowan | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection is investigating Delta Air Lines over chaos sparked by last week’s global IT outage, according to a statement. The DOT … Read more
CrowdStrike’s dramatic setback could be Palo Alto’s gain. The software update by CrowdStrike last week caused one of the largest IT blackouts in history, disrupting computers and technology systems worldwide and hammering the cybersecurity company’s reputation. While the risk of CrowdStrike losing existing customers is low, the outage may have an impact on new customer … Read more
Passengers seen waiting after a major disruption in Microsoft Corp.’s cloud services caused widespread flight cancellations and delays at T3 IGI Airport in New Delhi, India, on July 19, 2024. Vipin Kumar | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Republican representatives on Monday called on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify in front of the House Committee … Read more
The frequency of large-scale attacks on corporate enterprise IT is increasing. That’s not unusual or unexpected as companies spend heavily on cyber defense in an asymmetric war against hackers who can string together a few lines of code and wreak havoc. But the largest IT outage ever on Friday, resulting from a CrowdStrike software bug … Read more
