CIL Security Advisory

Secure Code Repositories: Protecting Your Source Code from Unauthorised Access

Source code is a plain text computer program written in a programming language to be compiled or assembled. It is…

Open Source Software: How To Secure Them

Open-source software (OSS) is a computer software with publicly accessible source code, meaning anyone can inspect, modify, and distribute it…

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Security Risks and Recommendations

BYOD programs present security risks to corporate assets despite offering productivity and flexibility benefits. This advisory outlines these risks and…

Wi-Fi Router Security: The Importance of Changing Your Router’s Default Settings

Wi-Fi routers are the backbone of home and small office networks, connecting multiple devices to the internet. However, many users…

Password Managers: Why Using One Is Better Than Writing Them Down

Managing multiple passwords can be overwhelming, and many users resort to writing them down or reusing the same credentials across…

Mitigating Macro Malware Threats in Microsoft Office

Malicious macros in Microsoft Office documents remain a significant cybersecurity threat. Attackers leverage social engineering to trick users into enabling…

Malicious Browser Extensions: Vetting Extensions to Avoid Hidden Malware

Browser extensions are a piece of software that adds new features to your Browse experience and are quite useful and…

Dumpster Diving for Data: Why shredding physical documents is important

In this digital age, it's easy to forget that not all data breaches happen online. One of the oldest and…

Secure Your Wi-Fi Router Now

April 30Leaving your Wi-Fi router in its factory state is a major risk. Cybercriminals scan for routers using default credentials…