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Debunking the satellite hacking myth | Columns


Much discussion has been about the United States’ enemies hacking satellites in today’s popular press and movies. Satellites are integral to various services and functionalities, including internet communication, global positioning systems (GPS), weather forecasting, and national security operations. The hacking or disruption of satellites could have severe political, economic and social consequences globally.

The scenario depicted in the movie “Leave The World Behind End” by Director Sam Esmail vividly illustrates the potentially catastrophic consequences of compromised or disabled satellite systems, particularly GPS. Reliance on satellite technology for various critical infrastructures is a growing concern today.

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Debunking Some Biggest Myths About Hacking


Hackers in Hollywood blockbusters are often portrayed as lonesome predators who spend their days in a dark room eating pizza and being nasty. The act of hacking does not necessarily take the form in which we picture it. So, with that in mind let me dispel some common misconceptions about hacking.

Black-hat hacking brings in more money

 Hacking Myths

It’s tough to find out how much money black-hat hackers make because of the low likelihood that anybody associated with them would want to talk about their income. At first glance, it may seem like a good idea to perpetrate cybercrime because of the high potential rewards and little probability of being caught. I don’t believe there are many instances of black hats pulling off a major grab, however. They’ll be terrified of being discovered and ruining everything.

White-hat hackers, on the other hand, earn an average of $86,533 annually in the United States, according to research by the job site Glassdoor. This is because hacking is an increasingly scarce ability. You may make more than $120,000 annually if you master this field. Without always worrying about being discovered.

Hackers can hack everything

 Hacking Myths

The influence of hackers is rather weak. Hackers in Motion pictures seem like they can hack anything with only a few keystrokes. Major facilities like universities and power plants are now entirely dependent on the internet for their operations. There would be total anarchy if that were the case. In fact, hackers often use a wide variety of techniques and entry points. It takes time to investigate such flaws. It’s quite unlikely that you’ll really discover anything, and most attempts will be fruitless.

All hackers are tech geniuses

Hollywood tends to glamorize the hacking method by showing the hacker using complicated-looking software and mysterious characters that appear on the screen at breakneck speed. Everyone who hacks must be a master of technology. White-hat hackers, in actuality, conduct the bulk of their work in rather unremarkable-looking web apps and other technology. A command-line interface is the most ‘complicated’ seeming hacking tool you could encounter.

If you’re interested in hacking, you don’t have to be…

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Debunking myths about consumer expectations around mobile apps security


Appdome has released a global consumer survey which provides comprehensive insight into the complex and sophisticated security, malware and threat-defense expectations of mobile consumers in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

mobile apps security myths

The findings provide a rare glimpse into the voice of the consumer, debunking common myths about consumers’ mobile app security expectations with significant implications for CISOs, security teams and others charged with protecting mobile app users.

The survey queried a demographically diverse sample of more than 10,000 mobile consumers from multiple continents. The results offer CISOs key insights into which mobile app threats consumers fear most, which apps consumers expect will have the highest level of security, changes in consumer expectations for mobile app security as a result of COVID-19, and the rising strength of mobile app security expectations across every key demographic and geographic audience.

With this data, CISOs can accelerate their work to improve and deliver better mobile app security in Android and iOS apps and debunk several myths held by non-cybersecurity professionals.

Mobile apps security myths

Myth #1: Consumers are comfortable with “buyer beware” mobile app security strategies.
Reality: Consumers expect the publisher to provide a very high level of mobile app security and protection in the mobile app.

mobile apps security myths

  • 73% of all consumers would stop using a mobile app if it left them unprotected against attack
  • 74% of all consumers would stop using a mobile app if their app was breach or hacked
  • 46% of all consumers would tell their friends to stop using an app if their app was breach or hacked

Myth #2: Consumers are willing to give up security to get better features in the mobile app.
Reality: Most consumers value security and malware protection as much or more than they do features.

  • 38% of all consumers say they care most about security when using mobile apps
  • 37% of all consumers say they care most about features in mobile apps
  • 25% of all consumers care most about security and features, equally

Myth #3: Protecting against network and cloud breaches should be #1 priority.
Reality: Consumers care most about app-level,…

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Debunking the seven myths of FSI application security


Don’t let myths undermine the security of financial software. We examine the seven myths and misconceptions found in FSI application security.

The post Debunking the seven myths of FSI application security appeared first on Software Integrity Blog.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Software Integrity Blog authored by Taylor Armerding. Read the original post at: https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/seven-myths-fsi-application-security/

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