The Problem with Perfection: Tech Confidence in Young Girls

At Akamai, we believe the future of tech is full of amazing opportunities. However, to ensure these opportunities are fulfilled, some things in the industry need to change. To enable these changes, we are committed to providing opportunities to anyone...

Consumers have few legal options for protecting privacy

There are no promises in the words, “We care about user privacy.” Yet, these words appear on privacy policy after privacy policy, serving as disingenuous banners to hide potentially invasive corporate practices, including clandestine data collection, sharing, and selling. This is no accident. It ...

FBI: BEC Scam Losses Almost Double To Reach $1.2 Billion

Business email compromise BEC scams are squeezing more money than ever out of victims, with losses from the attacks almost doubling year-over-year in 2018 to reach $1.2 billion. That’s according to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report IC3 for 2018, which records the number of complaints, losses...

Researchers: Facebook's Data-Leveraging Scandal Puts Users on Notice

On the heels of reports that Facebook leveraged its users’ data in its relationships with other companies, researchers say that the tech space needs to re-assess the value of data as it relates to user privacy measures. However, they also said that users need to take steps themselves to safeguard...

Georgia Tech Data Breach Exposes 1.3 Million Users' Personal Data

The Georgia Institute of Technology, well known as Georgia Tech, has confirmed a data breach that has exposed personal information of 1.3 million current and former faculty members, students, staff and student applicants. In a brief note published Tuesday, Georgia Tech says an unknown outside...

Georgia Tech Data Breach Exposes 1.3 Million Users' Personal Data

The Georgia Institute of Technology, well known as Georgia Tech, has confirmed a data breach that has exposed personal information of 1.3 million current and former faculty members, students, staff and student applicants. In a brief note published Tuesday, Georgia Tech says an unknown outside...

A week in security (March 25 – 31)

Last week, we looked at plugin vulnerabilities, location tracking app problems, and talked about plain text password woes. We also looked at federal data privacy regulation and took a deep dive into BatMobi Adware. Other cybersecurity news Poisoned software update headache for ASUS Source: The...

Your Facebook Password Isn’t Safe. Neither Is Your Android Phone

Catch up on the most important tech news today in two minutes or less...

F5 Networks Acquires NGINX For $670 Million

One of the most important software companies NGINX , which is also behind the very popular open-source web server of the same name, is being acquired by its rival, F5 Networks , in a deal valued at about $670 million. While NGINX is not a name that you have ever heard of, the reality is that you...

Videos and Links from the Public-Interest Technology Track at the RSA Conference

Yesterday at the RSA Conference, I gave a keynote talk about the role of public-interest technologists in cybersecurity. Video here. I also hosted a one-day mini-track on the topic. We had six panels, and they were all great. If you missed it live, we have videos: How Public Interest Technologist...

A $100,000 Commitment to Close the Gender Diversity Gap in Cybersecurity

Today as we celebrate International Women’s Day we’re filled with both admiration for strong women who inspire and a sense of responsibility to honor diversity in an industry that has traditionally been quite uniform, especially when it comes to gender. While we celebrate the achievements of wome...

The Voice of Tech: Who We Are, What We Want to Say

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to see inside one of the biggest tech companies in the world? Well, we're starting a new series of blogs to give you the insight you've never had before. Akamai's innovations...

phpBB 3.2.3 - Remote Code Execution Exploit

Exploit for php platform in category web applications phpBB 3.2.3 - Remote Code Execution Exploit // All greets goes to RIPS Tech // Run this JS on Attachment Settings ACP page var pluploadsalt = ''; var formtoken = ''; var creationtime = ''; var filepath =...

RSAC 2019: Most Consumers Say ‘No’ to Cumbersome Data Privacy Practices

Despite high-profile headlines about companies such as Facebook and Google abusing consumers’ personal information, it turns out that the average American is still not implementing a full cadre of best practices for keeping data safe. According to survey findings from research released at the RSA...

vBulletin 4.2.5 Member Map 1.1.2 Open Redirection

Exploit Title : vBulletin 4.2.5 Member Map 1.1.2 Open Redirection Author Discovered By : KingSkrupellos Team : Cyberizm Digital Security Army Date : 04/03/2019 Vendor Homepage : vbulletin.com dragonbyte-tech.com Software Information Link : dragonbyte-tech.com/store/member-map.229/ Software Affect...

vBulletin 4.2.5 Thread Post Bookmarking 1.2.0 Open Redirection

Exploit Title : vBulletin 4.2.5 Thread Post Bookmarking 1.2.0 Open Redirection Author Discovered By : KingSkrupellos Team : Cyberizm Digital Security Army Date : 04/03/2019 Vendor Homepages : vbulletin.com dragonbyte-tech.com Software Information Link :...

RSAC 2019: An Antidote for Tech Gone Wrong

SAN FRANCISCO – Tech innovation can move faster than its own good might dictate, often leaving the public interest as an afterthought. Take, for example, hot-button topics such as artificial intelligence, network neutrality and social network user privacy – and consider the ensuing debates. The...

The lazy person’s guide to cybersecurity: minimum effort for maximum protection

Are you tired of that acquaintance who keeps bugging you with computer questions? Do you avoid visiting certain people because you know you will spend most of the evening cleaning up their machine? My uncle Bob is one of those people. He’s a nice guy, but with computers, he’s not just an accident...

Wallarm Named to the Big50 2018–19 Report on the Top Startups in Tech

Wallarm has been named a “Hot Startup to Watch” in Startup50’s Big50 2018–19 Startup Report. The Big50 2018–19 Startup Report spotlights 50 high-upside startups that have gained a foothold in fast-growth tech sectors. Each year, Startup50 features startups that are poised to upend the status quo ...

Tech News 4.3.4 Cross Site Scripting

Exploit Title: Tech News 4.3.4 - Cross Site Scripting Exploit Author: Mr Winst0n Author E-mail: [email protected] Discovery Date: February 19, 2019 Vendor Homepage: http://www.phpscriptsmall.com/ Software Link : https://www.phpscriptsmall.com/product/tech-news/ Demo:...