John Meah

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Invisible Enemy: The 2025 Blueprint for Attack Surface Management

1 week ago | techopedia.com | John Meah

Attack surface management (ASM) is shifting gears, from reactive fixes to real-time visibility across sprawling infrastructures. Think of continuous scanning, asset discovery, and threat prioritization; that’s what you get with attack surface management tools. Threats evolve fast. Ransomware-as-a-service kits are cheap and easy to deploy. Shadow IT pops up without warning. Supply chain attacks often target trusted vendors first, and then move on to you.
Europe’s Cyber Shift: EUVD and the End of US Dependency

2 weeks ago | techopedia.com | John Meah

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) became one of 453 CVE Numbering Authorities in January 2024 and launched the European Union Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as a beta product in April 2025 under the NIS2 Directive. The launch represents a major leap in Europe’s push for cybersecurity independence. The EUVD addresses growing concerns about excessive reliance on infrastructure systems outside the EU, such as MITRE’s Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program.
Watch Out for Romance Scams on Valentine’s Day & Every Day

Feb 14, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

Today is Valentine’s Day, a time for love, flowers, and chocolates. Sadly, it’s also a money-making opportunity for fraudsters looking to scam unsuspecting victims. Romance scams and other fraudulent schemes surge around at this time of year, leaving victims emotionally and financially devastated. Techopedia explores the scope of the problem and offers strategies to combat these scams.
Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain System Access Remotely

Feb 13, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

Another day, another zero-day vulnerability to keep IT security and Disaster Recovery teams up to their necks in patch management and remediation. Microsoft has disclosed a vulnerability in a core driver that affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions. When Windows alerts you to a security update — hit the button immediately. The vulnerability is called CVE-2025-21418.
Apple’s Zero-Day Exploit Update: Closing a $10M Loophole

Feb 11, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

We rightly or wrongly assume that our devices are secure and that Apple’s famed “walled garden” keeps us safe. But in reality, every Apple device security update tells a hidden story: a race between hackers and engineers, between exploitation and protection. Apple has once again issued a critical security update, this time for CVE-2025-24085, a Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability in the Core Media framework.
Is UK’s Apple Backdoor Demand a Threat to Encryption Worldwide?

Feb 11, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

The UK government has ordered Apple to create a way for law enforcement to access encrypted accounts. At first glance, it’s a move that seems like a straightforward law-and-order issue. But encryption, like so many technological advances, defies assumptions. The UK’s demand for an encryption backdoor from Apple does not exist in a vacuum. It’s part of a growing global trend. Are nations right to request (or demand) encryption backdoors for emergency measures?
Ransom Payments Plummet by 35% - But Industries Shouldn’t Relax

Feb 8, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

We’ve all seen the daily reports of ransomware attacks, but it’s not all doom and gloom. According to figures released by Chainalysis on February 5, 2025, ransomware payments significantly declined in 2024, falling by 35% to $813.55 million. This marks a sharp drop from 2023 when payments reached an all-time high of $1.25 billion.
What Are the 7 Types of Cybersecurity? A Beginner’s Guide for 2025

Feb 7, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

Prevention is better than a cure – the mantra of a few professions, but certainly one that is highly relevant to cybersecurity. With infrastructure attacks happening everywhere and new ransomware groups on the rise, it feels like every business – big and small – is on a constant deluge of attacks. Protecting yourself both at home and at work is essential, but it’s also a complex task. So, where do you start?
Is Your Business Cyber-Resilient? Checklist to Go

Jan 25, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

Imagine a cyberattack has just hit your business. Are you ready to rebound? Recent data reveals a stark reality: 35% of organizations struggle with inadequate cyber resilience to ensure business continuity. 72% of organizations have reported increased cyber risks over the past year. Among them, 63% cited the complex threat landscape as the first challenge to achieving cyber resilience.
$212B Question: Are You Spending Your IT Security Budget Wisely?

Jan 19, 2025 | techopedia.com | John Meah

We’ve become so used to reading about how cyberattacks are gaining momentum, yet many organizations spend their resources on defenses that don’t entirely protect the areas that matter most. Reactive spending exposes critical weaknesses, inviting attackers in while draining your budget. The question is: Are you genuinely safeguarding your business or just patching holes too late in the day?