Large-scale cyber attacts like WannaCry can bring on a real panic. The Greenbone Community Edition is just what you need to ease the situation: The tool is free of charge, checks the network and detects weaknesses – before malware exploits them.
The worldwide ransomware attacks have affected tens of thousands of computers in almost 100 countries: The attackers block data access with the help of the trojan WannaCry. Then demand a ransom for decoding the now encrypted data. Networks with a vulnerability in the network protocol Server Message Block Version 1 (SMBv1) are the prime target of these cyber criminals. This was known for quite some time. Which is why our Greenbone security research team already issued a network vulnerability test at the beginning of February, pointing out this weakness for customers and users. This early warning raised user awareness for the problem and prevented worse from happening.
The feedback came mainly from the users of our free Greenbone Community Edition. It can do a lot more than just look for WannaCry in the network. The free platform detects other Microsoft vulnerabilities, too. At the same time, users can check the complete IT infrastructure including other software packages, routers, switches, access points, printers and further equipment for vulnerabilities. There is no time limit on the use of the Community Edition. For professional-grade support, users can always switch to the Greenbone Security Manager. Please look here for a detailed comparison.
By the way, the crypto mining malware Adylkuzz, which has been around since April, exploits the same weak point. So a quick check is definitely worth your time. A free download is available here.
Windows 10 is transferring more data to Microsoft than those responsible for data privacy in businesses and public administration should be willing to allow. Read more about this in an article by our CTO Lukas Grunwald in today’s new iX and online at heise.de/newsticker.
Our customers can check their infrastructure for talkative Windows10 installations using the new scan configuration. With that, they can verifiy unwanted telemetry settings and do a compliance check on blithering Windows10 Home and Pro versions or unsafe Windows10 Enterprise versions.
TalkTalk UK fined for having failed to apply “the most basic cyber security measures”. The damage of its reputation is measured: they lost about 100,000 customers. The loss in profit is measured: it went down by 55%. The cost of the breach is estimated to be between £40 and £45 million. All that for a vulnerability which was known for three years by the time of breach. With GDPR in place, the fine could have been higher (4% of their revenue of £1.83bn)
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WannaCry: Free vulnerability check brings clarity
BlogLarge-scale cyber attacts like WannaCry can bring on a real panic. The Greenbone Community Edition is just what you need to ease the situation: The tool is free of charge, checks the network and detects weaknesses – before malware exploits them.
The worldwide ransomware attacks have affected tens of thousands of computers in almost 100 countries: The attackers block data access with the help of the trojan WannaCry. Then demand a ransom for decoding the now encrypted data. Networks with a vulnerability in the network protocol Server Message Block Version 1 (SMBv1) are the prime target of these cyber criminals. This was known for quite some time. Which is why our Greenbone security research team already issued a network vulnerability test at the beginning of February, pointing out this weakness for customers and users. This early warning raised user awareness for the problem and prevented worse from happening.
By the way, the crypto mining malware Adylkuzz, which has been around since April, exploits the same weak point. So a quick check is definitely worth your time. A free download is available here.
Garrulous Windows10
Blog, NewsWindows 10 is transferring more data to Microsoft than those responsible for data privacy in businesses and public administration should be willing to allow. Read more about this in an article by our CTO Lukas Grunwald in today’s new iX and online at heise.de/newsticker.
Our customers can check their infrastructure for talkative Windows10 installations using the new scan configuration. With that, they can verifiy unwanted telemetry settings and do a compliance check on blithering Windows10 Home and Pro versions or unsafe Windows10 Enterprise versions.
The config is here!
Record fines for abdicating security obligations
BlogTalkTalk UK fined for having failed to apply “the most basic cyber security measures”. The damage of its reputation is measured: they lost about 100,000 customers. The loss in profit is measured: it went down by 55%. The cost of the breach is estimated to be between £40 and £45 million. All that for a vulnerability which was known for three years by the time of breach. With GDPR in place, the fine could have been higher (4% of their revenue of £1.83bn)
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