Secure Code Warrior

thetechportal | January 25, 2017

To help businesses deal with the all-too-real threat of hacking and information theft, Sydney-based startup Secure Code Warrior has developed an online platform to help train programmers in cyber-security through a gamified testing process. Secure Code Warrior is a suite of hands-on, interactive learning scenarios that enable developers to master secure coding techniques in different development languages and frameworks....

abc6onyourside | January 15, 2020

A cybersecurity firm tested the security of Tik Tok and found "multiple vulnerabilities" in the app's code, allowing for security loopholes and hacking accounts. Check Point Research published their findings on the app, showing the security concerns. The firm's research shows they were able to manipulate code to mess with accounts' contents, delete and upload videos without the account owner's consent, make previously "hidden" videos public, and access persona...

Infosecurity | January 14, 2020

A Texas school district has found out the hard way that phishing attacks remain a serious financial threat to organizations of all shapes and sizes, losing an estimated $2.3m in a recent scam. Manor Independent School District took to Twitter to post official confirmation that the FBI is currently investigating the incident.“This investigation is still ongoing and although there are strong leads in the case we are still encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Lopez ...

Technology Decision | January 13, 2020

Accenture’s security arm is set to get a boost with the anticipated acquisition of Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business.The professional services firm has agreed to buy Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom in a bid to enhance its ability to help companies prepare for, detect and respond to cyber threats, Accenture said. Symantec’s portfolio of cybersecurity services includes global threat monitoring and analysis through a network of security op...