Author: Oscar Collins

Oscar CollinsOscar Collins is the Editor-in-Chief at Modded, where he writes about tech, security and similar topics. Follow him on Twitter @TModded for frequent updates!

 

 

Aircraft Networks Face New Cybersecurity Challenges in 2023

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Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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aircraft networks cybersecurity challenges

Airlines provide crucial international infrastructure, especially considering how much national security relies on aircraft. Cybercriminals know that disrupting this system can lead to big payoffs if the airline networks don’t have optimal protection. Below, we cover the primary risks cybersecurity professionals should prepare for this year. These threats will likely continue as long as airlines … Read more

How to Protect Employees Against 5 New Cybersecurity Threats

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Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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Rising Threats

Cybersecurity is a continually changing field. As businesses resolve old vulnerabilities, attackers develop new strategies that work around them. Defenses must repeatedly evolve to remain secure. If employers want to keep their employees safe, they must stay on top of emerging cybercrime trends. Some threats, like social engineering, aren’t new but are experiencing significant growth. … Read more

How Cybercriminals Use Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) to Hack Cars

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Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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Use VINs to Hack Cars

During the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber theft increased dramatically. Cybercriminals use malware and ransomware attacks to exploit vulnerable people on the internet. These thieves have become more intelligent and can go past computers and cell phones by taking advantage of people’s cars through the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). So, how are these cybercriminals using VINs to … Read more

7 Critical Security Measures for U.S. Data Centers

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Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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7 Critical Security Measure for U.S. Data Centers

Data centers in the United States encounter all kinds of digital and physical security threats. They have to use every resource available to protect their precious information and keep their systems operational. Here are seven critical security measures U.S. data centers must utilize to counteract threats. Software Security Malware and Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks are becoming … Read more

6 Potential Vulnerabilities in Fleet Data and Strategies to Address Them

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Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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Fleet Data Vulnerabilities

The rise of digital services, automation, and greater intelligence — namely through analytics — has vastly improved the logistics industry, fleet management notwithstanding. But a particular caveat comes with digitization — it’s more vulnerable to cyber threats. While the technology’s convenience and benefits are worth the risks, that doesn’t mean cybersecurity professionals should ignore them … Read more

6 Data-Backed Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023

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Oscar Collins, Editor-in-Chief, Modded

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Cybersecurity in 2023

Changes in technology happen rapidly. Innovations emerge as people and companies conduct business every day. Tech can be a significant benefit or a detriment when cybercriminals take advantage of innocent people and attack their vulnerabilities. These attacks are likely to continue, but there are means of mitigation. With that in mind, here are six data-backed … Read more