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Google Stadia - Good, but good enough?

I had almost forgotten about the Google Stadia system I ordered on June 11th until I saw a charge on my credit card go thru on Nov 16th. I received the invite code for Stadia on Nov 18th, and the shipment from Google arrived on Nov 19th (at least that is when I checked the packages that were sitt

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

The Future of Hacking: What Hackers Will Be Targeting Next

As data becomes more and more valuable, hackers are devoting more energy to companies that hold on to valuable personal data — like social security numbers, bank details, and names and addresses.The past few years have seen big increases in both the frequency and cost of data breaches. Since 2016,

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

Protecting Your Business Against Cyber Threats

The internet has made business so much easier, especially for smaller establishments who would not have even had the chance to exist if it had not been for the rapid development of eCommerce.Unfortunately, as is true in every other situation that involves money and success, there is a dark side that

Aamir Lakhani2 min read

A Walk Down Adversary Lane - XP sp1

I’ve been in the business of IT/Security for about 30 years now and I am always looking for ways to improve my skillset and understanding the various domains of security. One area I always found interesting is the offensive side of security. I find it extremely important because it gives you a bette

Aamir Lakhani9 min read

4 Ways Amazon Handles and Uses Big Data

We produce more data than ever. In fact, we create enough that standard statistical analysis isn't powerful enough to analyze all the information tech giants like Google and Amazon collect. Instead, these companies are turning to big data to know what consumers want — maybe even before they do.Big d

Aamir Lakhani3 min read

Eternalblue with Metasploit

Eternalblue is the vulnerability behind major attacks such as Wannacry and NotPetya attacks. Currently it is being incorporated into major ransomware and other types of attacks. Eternalblue is able to be patched using CVE-2017-0143 to CVE-2017-0148. It originally exposed vulnerabilities in Microso

Aamir Lakhani3 min read

Security Experts Concerned Over Vulnerability of NATO's Space-Based Systems

NATO, the North American Treaty Organization, conducts missions all around the globe — on land, on the sea, in the air, and in cyberspace. The success of many of these missions is contingent on space-based architecture and systems — satellites and the Earth-based equipment that communicates with t

Aamir Lakhani2 min read

Cybersecurity in the Shipping Industry

Everyone should be aware of cyber crime; it is simply an element that comes with the modern digital age. Thieves, hackers, pirates, and other criminals are only expanding into the digital realm. This means that customer information, shipping information, proprietary company information, and more i

Aamir Lakhani3 min read

How to Perform a Vulnerability Assessment

The modern age is a marvel for cyber professionals. The abundance of new and innovative technology causes the digital plain to shift, change and adapt constantly. With these advances in technology arises new security threats. Hackers and cybercriminals now have more ways to access networks and wreak

Aamir Lakhani3 min read

Cybersecurity Tips For New Businesses

Launching a new business? This is an exciting time but also one which causes a huge amount of stress because there are so many areas that need work and focus. In today’s day and age, cybersecurity must be a priority for new businesses yet unfortunately it is often an area overlooked by entrepreneurs

Aamir Lakhani2 min read

Cybersecurity and Database: Everything You Need to Know

Databases are the core of a business, especially an online business. They track your orders, customers, inventory, and more. Despite these databases being vital, some companies still don’t take the necessary steps to protect them properly.Cybersecurity is the act of protecting something digital fr

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

The Record of May’s biggest gainers and losers in the cryptocurrency market

A cryptocurrency research platform Chain Open Research, more commonly known as Corindex, has released its monthly report regarding the most outstanding performances and changes in standings of particular cryptocurrency assets. Let’s go over whether they bring anything new to the table.As the report

Aamir Lakhani4 min read