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WHEN CCTV IS HACKED: HOW DOES IT HAPPEN AND WHO BENEFITS?

WHEN CCTV IS HACKED: WHO BENEFITS? CCTV systems are in their prime today, and are used all over the world. These systems however can lead to a false sense of security. Most of them use proprietary software, which has not been adequately tested for security vulnerabilities. This can be well demonstrated by reverse engineering the firmware, and will using the information generated to gain root access to the security system remotely. If you are a CCTV Installer or manager, […]

Perimeter Protection

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN: CYBERWAR DRUMS GET LOUDER

“Cyberawareness” is no longer a term to be buzzed around by the IT Savvy but a must know working term to everyone who wishes in work in today’s networked environment. Whether working in Healthcare, Transport, education, or any other sector, there is need to get your act together as long as you are disposed to IT in your workplace. Just remember that, yesterday’s fiction is today’s reality. If you watched Cyborg and Codebreakers in the yesteryear, you’ll be agreeable that […]

Cyber Security

Managing Cyber-crime Menace: Train, train, and more training!

According to Techopedia, Cyber-crime is defined as a crime in which a computer is the object of the crime (hacking, phishing, spamming) or is used as a tool to commit an offense (child pornography, hate crimes). Cyber-criminals may use computer technology to access personal information, business trade secrets, or use the Internet for oppressive or spiteful purposes. Criminals can also use computers for communication and document or data storage. These kinds of criminals are known as hackers. In the recent […]

Information Management

Bank Robberies of the Future: No need for Get-Way Cars anymore!!

In 1998, there was one daring bank robbery in one of the banks here in Nairobi. The robbers are said to have gone to the bank and made their entry as the bank staff were getting in. Upon entering, they held the bank staff captive and ushered in customers when the time for banking came. They are even said to have had a “Fellowship” with the bank staff… singing hymns and saying prayers. Earlier on, another bank robbery that earned […]

Information Management