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The internet impacts every aspect of our lives, and the dark web hosts content that is not only disturbing but also harmful, especially to the young and vulnerable minds of children. In a revealing conversation with BBC Radio 5, our CEO, Dr David Day, sheds light on the dark web, its impact on children, and The post The Dark Web’s Effect on Children: BBC Interview with Dr. David Day appeared first on Samurai security.

When we talk about “IoT Hacking,” many people think about taking apart gadgets, figuring out how they work, and looking into their software. But there’s more to IoT hacking than just these technical challenges. Our research into cybersecurity threats show us a hidden world of digital battles. Groups of hackers are focusing more and more The post Exploring the World of IoT Hacking appeared first on Samurai security.

As technology continues to evolve and the rise of artificial intelligence continues to gain traction, social engineering is increasingly becoming more effective as a method of exploitation used by cybercriminals. Using progressively sophisticated methods, criminals use social engineering to mislead people into breaking security practices and accidentally leak information that can pose a serious vulnerability The post Why Social Engineering is So Effective in 2024 appeared first on Samurai security.

Disclaimer Have you ever wondered how seemingly innocent, everyday tools can be transformed into powerful hacking devices for use in cybersecurity engagements and adversary simulations? In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, exploring these possibilities is crucial to stay ahead of potential threats. In this research, we’ll delve into the fascinating process of turning a mundane The post Red Teaming: 0x01 Click RCE via VoIP USB appeared first on Samurai security.

Caution:   Before we start, it’s important to note that the activities in this research have been conducted in our own testing and researching environment, locally and in the cloud, for research purposes against assets that we fully own. Any unauthorised use of these techniques in tests or engagements is strictly prohibited and illegal, and Samurai The post Red Teaming: Exfiltrating Data & Command Network Nodes (Like a Ghost!)  appeared first on Samurai security.

In 1997, Bregler, Michele, and Slaney wrote a paper about a genuinely innovative and, at the time, unique piece of software. Essentially it automated what some production studios could do only with hours upon hours of manual work, the Video Rewrite Program. It tied these together by building upon older work that created realistic audio The post Dishing – Social Engineering with Deepfake appeared first on Samurai security.

The Government has introduced a new Data Protection Bill to UK Parliament, outlining the next stages of the UK Data Protection Regime post-Brexit. The new direction will replace the UK GDPR, adopted from the EU, with a reportedly less restrictive and more innovation-focused approach to data protection.   Formerly “Data: A New Direction”, the Data Protection The post Data Digest: A New Direction?  appeared first on Samurai security.

Why NIS2? Legislation under the EU undergoes regular revision, and The Network and Information Systems Regulations (NIS) is no exception. There’s no confirmation on if or exactly how NIS2 or an equivalent will make its way into UK law. However, it is likely, given the rapid growth in cybercrime and cyber security incidents in recent The post NIS2: The Sequel appeared first on Samurai security.

The NIS Directive was passed into EU law in 2016. It made its way into UK law as the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 two years later. Unlike with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, many barely noticed the piece of legislation coming. Likely because outside of critical national infrastructure (CNI), essential services, The post The NIS Directive appeared first on Samurai security.

It’s certainly been an eventful year with such exceptional circumstances throwing curveballs in the cybersecurity industry – and our team at Samurai Security has been up to the challenge. The continued effects of the pandemic have meant that organisations across many different sectors globally were forced to ramp up their cybersecurity protocols as they adapted The post Samurai Security Year in Review: 2021 appeared first on Samurai security.