Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Jesus Vigo went hands-on with RansomFree to see if it could outmaneuver ransomware threats and keep data safe. Here's a look at what he discovered.
The Falcon's View
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Alrighty. now that my RSA summary post is out of the way, let's get into a deeply personal post about how absolutely horrible of a week I had at RSA. Actually, that's not fair. The first half of the week was ok, but some truly horrible human beings targeted me (on social media) on Wednesday of that week, and it drove me straight down into a major depressive crash that left me reeling for days (well, frankly, through to today still).
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Kali Linux
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Due to increasing popularity of cloud-based instances for password cracking, we decided to focus our efforts into streamlining Kali’s approach. We’ve noticed that Amazon’s AWS P2-Series and Microsoft’s Azure NC-Series are focused on Windows and Ubuntu. The corresponding blog posts and guides followed suit. Although these instances are limited by the NVIDIA Tesla K80’s hardware capabilities, the ability to quickly deploy a Kali instance with CUDA support is appealing
NopSec
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Do you feel confident that everyone in your organization could identify a phishing email that contained ransomware? What if the recipient is in a hurry and under a lot of stress – will they be aware of how sophisticated and authentic-looking a well-crafted whaling attack can be? In today’s post, we share information with the goal that it will help everyone in your organization protect themselves from phishing attacks.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
When it comes to privacy, big data analysts have a responsibility to users to be transparent about data collection and usage. Here are ways to allay users' concerns about privacy and big data.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Security breaches have impacted the vast majority of companies that have implemented IoT, according to a new study from HPE's Aruba.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
To fill cybersecurity job shortages, a number of people, especially women, are entering the field from other careers. Here's why they might be able to help your company.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
IBM's new Watson for Cyber Security, unveiled at RSA, can tap into more than 1 million security documents to help cybersecurity professionals more easily identify and mitigate potential threats.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Gartner predicts that 2017 will see 8.4 billion connected devices in use worldwide. Here's how enterprise users can protect their IoT devices against security breaches.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
According to a new report from ISACA, 27% of US companies are unable to fill cybersecurity positions, and most applicants aren't qualified for the job. Here's how to better recruit cyber professionals.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
If you're ready to take your Ubuntu Server security to the next level, read these five quick tips.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Clearing your cache and cookies can often be a simple fix for some common web performance issues. Here's how to do it in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
This week, Google warned developers whose apps collect sensitive user data, but do not include a privacy policy, that their apps are at risk of removal from the Play Store on March 15.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Digital transformation efforts are underway at most enterprises. But a new survey found that security and budgetary constraints are major challenges for businesses trying to achieve digital goals.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
It makes sense to search Google for customer support numbers: They're hard to find on a website. Scammers are hoping you do just that, and they're manipulating results to put themselves at the top.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
A recent experiment conducted by security company Authentic8 showed how lax some users are regarding their phone data. Here's how to practice good security when you need to charge.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
If you employ WordPress for your personal or company sites, you owe it to yourself to set up two-factor authentication. Here's how.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
If you're looking for an easy way to install SSL certificates on your Ubuntu Server, follow this incredibly simple process to use Let's Encrypt.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Tampa, Orlando, and St. Louis top the list of US cities with the highest rates of malware infections in 2016, according to a new report.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Employees benefit by using their own devices for work, but there can be security risks as well. Here are some ways to control or reduce these threats.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
You can't go far in the world of tech news without running into a headline about data breaches or hacks. Shore up your defenses by installing these five apps.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Take these steps to protect your Mac from infection by the recently identified Xagent malware.
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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
A newly detected malware targeting macOS devices can steal passwords and capture iPhone backups. And it's coming from the same group believed to be responsible for the 2016 election hacks.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
There are currently 1 million open cybersecurity jobs across the globe. Four out of 12 tech experts say they experienced difficulties finding skilled security staff in the past year.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Mobile malware attacks increased more than three times between 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. Here's what you need to know.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
Researchers from Princeton and Stanford explain how linking social media profiles to web-browsing activity may threaten the anonymization of browsing histories and lead to a cyberattack.
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Cybercriminals are just waiting to strike, even in places you might not expect. Here are 5 cybercrime vectors to be aware of.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Microsoft made some attempts to clarify its data collection policies in Windows 10, but some EU watchdogs said that it isn't enough.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
As IoT goes mainstream Mirai-style denial-of-service botnet attacks are escalating, and hackers are targeting health care companies, financial services, and the government.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
A new report from verify.ly found that 76 popular iOS apps allow a silent man-in-the-middle attack that can intercept data. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
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