What are Industrial Control Systems ICS is a general term used for several types of control systems, and their associated instrumentation, used for controlling industrial processes. These systems come in varying levels of complexity, from basic controllers mounted on equipment to large interconnected and interactive Distributed Control Systems (DCS). All these systems, regardless of complexity, receive data from remote sensors and use this data to control processes. ICS systems are used in industries such as chemical processing, pulp and paper manufacture, power generation, oil and gas processing and in mining....

“We are monitoring a global issue related to a partner Edge DNS that is impacting access to many internet resources, including Oracle cloud properties,” Oracle said. Akamai and Oracle are two key providers of internet infrastructure services. Akamai’s Edge DNS supports the internet by helping route web browsers to their correct destinations, as well as providing some security. For more information read our article, What is a DNS Server....

Why Are Routers Vulnerable? A router deals with internet traffic directly, before it gets to the OS and computer itself. As such, a router is the first line of defense -the most critical component in a connected system. However, oftentimes internal router security is not commensurate with the key tasks a router has to deal with. This is especially true where consumer routers are concerned. One of the reasons for this is that typical ISP routers usually have very lax security by default, lack antivirus protection, and often do not have firewall protection....

“While this vulnerability has not affected us directly and the security of our company systems is intact, we were not content to sit and watch this impact the world. Many of the sites and services our customers rely on are being affected. Given that LDAP is a networking protocol, we saw an opportunity for us as a VPN to provide an essential layer of protection against this vulnerability.” Peter Membrey, Chief Architect of ExpressVPN, says:...

Avast and AVG In October it was already revealed that Avast Online Security and AVG Online Security both store unnecessary user information. The extension, for example, collected users’ search history. This is not needed for the extension to function. Both Google and Mozilla even prohibit it. The latter has now taken action against the antivirus companies. Not Blacklisted Yet Although Mozilla has removed the antivirus extensions from its website, they are not yet blacklisted....

“After an investigation by developers, ecosystem teams, and security auditors, it appears affected addresses were at one point created, imported, or used in Slope mobile wallet applications,” Solana revealed on Twitter. The blockchain platform said the Solana protocol and cryptography were not compromised. Slope has instructed its users to create a new wallet with a different seed phrase and transfer all their assets. ‘Private Key Compromise’ Led to Breach On Wednesday, blockchain auditor OtterSec, who worked with Solana and Slope to investigate the breach, said the fact that illegal transactions were being signed by wallet owners indicates “some sort of private key compromise....

Hackers Fool Millions of Surfers with Fake Ads Cybersecurity company Confiant first reported the malvertising in April 2020. At the time, the researchers found 60 unpatched ad servers that were compromised by the Tag Barnakle gang. The hacker group placed malicious advertisements on otherwise reliable sites. Once the gang breaks into a server, they put their payload on it and use browser fingerprinting code to target only very specific visitors. Fingerprinting provides attackers with valuable information about the device or the browser surfers are using, network blocks, and more....

We sat down with Roger A. Grimes, a computer guru who was hired to hack companies to test their cybersecurity, to talk about his book and the importance of ethical hacking. vpnMentor: What made you write this book? Grimes: A lot of reasons made me want to write it, but the primary impetus was two audiences: 1) To give a general introduction to people considering a job in IT security, and 2) To give guidance to people who are doing or considering illegal unethical hacking, particularly students....

Although Hotspot Shield maintains that they do not retain logs of online activity, the CDT submitted a file that states otherwise. The Center for Democracy and Technology claimed Hotspot Shield violated their privacy policies, and the submitted file requested the FTC investigate. Hotspot Shield is a popular free VPN proxy service that allows users to browse the web anonymously and access blocked websites. Although the VPN provider claims to not retain logs of their users’ activity, recent reports suggest that the free proxy actively injects Javascript codes for advertising and redirects traffic to e-commerce websites....

A VPN lets you securely access your geo-restricted accounts from anywhere. It isn’t easy finding one that can reliably access Instagram from China because most VPNs aren’t allowed there. My team and I tested 50+ VPNs and listed services that still work there without issues. They have robust features for bypassing geoblocks on international sites and providing online privacy. ExpressVPN is my top choice for safe browsing in China. It runs a global network of obfuscated servers to quickly get around firewall blocks and watch Instagram reels....

If you’re looking to minimize your online presence, here are some steps to take: There are also ways to be more anonymous online, if you want to take that route. Email providers like ProtonMail offer anonymity and privacy protection for communications, while a VPN can hide and change your IP address, so hackers or any other third parties can’t see your true location. A good VPN option is NordVPN: Whether you fall into one of these categories or simply need an online break, you’ve probably wondered about deleting yourself from the internet entirely....

The secret to unlocking the free trial on all your devices is to use your mobile login credentials on your Mac, Windows, Firestick, or Linux. Even though the trial is processed via the iOS or Android app, you’ll get unrestricted access to all its features for any device. You can also try IPVanish free for up to 30 days using its money-back guarantee. Just remember to cancel your subscription before the refund period ends....

“Blocked. Sorry, there must be some sort of restriction on the content we are streaming here.” Frustrating, isn’t it? Adult Swim geoblocks most of its content for viewers outside the US. To watch your favorite Adult Swim shows from anywhere else, you need to trick the site into thinking you’re in the States. A VPN gives you a US IP address so you can watch Adult Swim online from anywhere....

It’s available in most regions around the world that carry Netflix. However, what if the country you’re in doesn’t have the movie on Netflix due to geo-restrictions? No problem. A reliable VPN is your solution to unlock any geoblock Netflix has in place. The following guide provides you with information on how to watch Between Two Ferns: The Movie on Netflix, no matter where you live. Plus, I’ll show you my three favorite VPNs for streaming Between Two Ferns: The Movie....

You just need a VPN to watch Charmed from outside of the US. A VPN keeps you anonymous while changing your IP address. To streaming platforms like The CW, it appears as if you’re watching from a non-restricted zone - in this case, the US. I tested 30+ top VPNs to see which was best. Based on the results, I’d highly recommend ExpressVPN. Its extensive server network made it easy for me to connect and get straight past the geoblocks....

After testing 30+ VPNs, I shortlisted the best ones for watching Green Lantern. I’d recommend ExpressVPN because of its massive server network and fast speeds. You can also test it risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee. Start Watching Green Lantern Today! Why You Need a VPN to Watch Green Lantern A VPN gets around regional geoblocks by giving you a different IP address, which hides your real location. It achieves this by redirecting your internet traffic through one of its private servers....

Peacock TV tracks the location of users and blocks anyone trying to access the service outside the US. If you want to watch Mr. Mercedes outside the US, you’ll need a VPN to access Peacock TV. I can tell you how a VPN will allow you to watch Mr. Mercedes from anywhere and give you my recommendations for the best services to use. Why You Need a VPN to Watch Mr....

All you need is a VPN. A VPN tricks streaming services like Netflix into thinking you’re in another location. Sons of Anarchy is available on Netflix Canada (as well as UK, France, to name a few) so all you have to do is connect to a server in one of these countries. I tested 35+ VPNs and ExpressVPN is the best. It has lightning-fast speeds and a super reliable network of servers worldwide....

It is possible to watch The Mandalorian through your Disney Plus account wherever you are if you use a VPN. This is how that works: However, The Mandalorian isn’t available to watch everywhere. It might not be available in your country or on your chosen streaming service, for example. No worries! In this article, we’ll tell you exactly where you can watch the adventures of The Mandalorian, no matter where you are....

A reliable VPN with US servers will let you unblock US Netflix when you’re in other countries. It works by replacing your real IP address with an American one, making Netflix think you’re there. This change can be done with just one click. I tested over 30 VPNs and found that ExpressVPN works the best with US Netflix. Its extensive server network and fast speeds make it well-suited for watching US Netflix from any location....