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Microsoft Warns of Email Attacks Executing Code Using an Old Bug

Threatpost

The flaw affected all versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows and architecture types dating back to 2000, and was patched in November 2017.

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Make WAAP Interesting Again by Quantifying Operational Efficiency and Secure by Design.

Security Boulevard

Before cloud, waterfall (80’s to late 90’s) and agile (2000 to late 2000’s) were the most prominent development processes. Each re-enforces their own specific application architecture, namely N-Tier and Monolithic. The adoption of the cloud is the biggest driver of the DevOps development process.

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US and UK link new Cyclops Blink malware to Russian state hackers?

Security Affairs

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). The group is also the author of the NotPetya ransomware that hit hundreds of companies worldwide in June 2017, causing billions worth of damage. .”

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News alert: Zluri raises $20M funding round for SaaS management as identity features take off

The Last Watchdog

They have demonstrated strong market traction, driven by an innovative architecture addressing the twin drivers of cybersecurity and pressure on IT to reduce cost.” About Lightspeed.

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Best cloud security certifications to make a great career

CyberSecurity Insiders

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge- Shortly known as CCSK, this certification acts as a stepping stone for a great career in cloud security as it covers topics such as basic security knowledge in the cloud architecture and data security, management identification and access management and such.

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Russia-linked Cyclops Blink botnet targeting ASUS routers

Security Affairs

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). ” Cyclops Blink is nation-state botnet with a modular architecture, it is written in the C language.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

I held this position from 2000 through 2014, during which time Windows emerged as a prime target for both precocious script kiddies and emerging criminal hacking rings. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? What drew you to this field? The stakes are sky-high, and the cybersecurity industry is at a critical juncture.