Tech Republic Security

JULY 28, 2016

How to defend against attackers and avoid ransom demands.

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Elie

JULY 11, 2016

Here are the 5 ways I bulletproof my credit cards against identity theft, and you can use them yourself very easily. As a bonus, at the end of the post I have added an experimental step to defend against the recent chip downgrading attack.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 26, 2016

By David Brumley. In 2008 I started as a new assistant professor at CMU. I sat down, thought hard about what I had learned from graduate school, and tried to figure out what to do next. My advisor in graduate school was Dawn Song , one of the top scholars in computer security. She would go on to win a MacArthur "Genius" Award in 2010. She's a hard act to follow.

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Kali Linux

JULY 19, 2016

Kali Linux Dojo, BlackHat 2016 - Las Vegas We have really enjoyed doing the Dojo at Black Hat the last few years. It’s been a great opportunity to show off some of the lesser known (but oh so useful) features of Kali Linux as well as interact with the user base. But one of the limitations of the previous structure was that while this was a hands-on exercise, many attendees moved at different paces from each other.

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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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NopSec

JULY 13, 2016

Most organizations are currently migrating their computing infrastructure into the public cloud (AWS, Google, Azure) usually embracing a mixed private / public cloud model. Most SaaS solutions, including NopSec, already base their entire computing infrastructure on public clouds. This creates a unique challenge in terms of setting up proper vulnerability management processes to address the cloud environment’s peculiarities.

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Spinone

JULY 8, 2016

Let’s explore how to avoid ransomware in Google Workspace. Ransomware has been a consistent threat to your cloud security. It can corrupt your computer files and files you store with the cloud service providers. There are many ways to spread such malware. How G Suite Ransomware May Spread Emails are frequently used way. You receive […] The post How to Avoid Ransomware in Google Workspace?

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 27, 2016

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued an enforcement advisory to both businesses and individuals that send commercial electronic […].

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ForAllSecure

JULY 16, 2016

In 2008 I started as a new assistant professor at CMU. I sat down, thought hard about what I had learned from graduate school, and tried to figure out what to do next. My advisor in graduate school was Dawn Song , one of the top scholars in computer security. She would go on to win a MacArthur "Genius" Award in 2010. She's a hard act to follow. I was constantly reminded of this because, by some weird twist of fate, I was given her office when she moved from CMU to Berkeley.

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Kali Linux

JULY 10, 2016

The folks at Black Hat have been kind enough to invite us once again to deliver a Kali Dojo in Las Vegas this year. The event will be held on the 4th of August at the Mandalay Bay hotel, and will be open to all Black Hat pass types. This year our Dojo will be set up differently, allowing for a larger crowd and much more interaction. We are going to hold a full day event, featuring several main activity areas : Area 1: Customising Kali ISOs using live-build One to the most important aspects of Ka

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NopSec

JULY 6, 2016

NopSec released a featured annual report, “2016 State of Vulnerability Risk Management.” The report reveals key security threats by industry, cross-industry remediation developments, malware-based vulnerabilities, and the rising correlation of social media and security threats. Conducted by the NopSec Labs research team, the report analyzes over a million unique vulnerabilities and more than 76,000 vulnerabilities contained in the National Vulnerability Database over a 20-year period.

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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Spinone

JULY 8, 2016

Let’s explore how to avoid Ransomware viruses, that are a new very serious threat to your cloud security that can corrupt your computer files and files you store with the cloud service providers. There are many ways to spread such viruses. How G Suite Ransomware May Spread Emails are frequently used way. You receive a message like “I Love You”, then click a link with a virus, and you are done.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 11, 2016

Is your business data on the Dark Web? Learn how to find out if you've been compromised in this step-by-step guide to accessing the underbelly of the internet.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2016

The European Commission yesterday issued an adequacy decision adopting the EU-US Privacy Shield, which replaces Safe Harbor as a framework […].

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ForAllSecure

JULY 16, 2016

In 2008 I started as a new assistant professor at CMU. I sat down, thought hard about what I had learned from graduate school, and tried to figure out what to do next. My advisor in graduate school was Dawn Song , one of the top scholars in computer security. She would go on to win a MacArthur "Genius" Award in 2010. She's a hard act to follow. I was constantly reminded of this because, by some weird twist of fate, I was given her office when she moved from CMU to Berkeley.

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Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 25, 2016

Zero Days is a documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney about the cyberwarfare Pandora's Box that was opened with the Stuxnet malware. Find out why Jack Wallen highly recommends the film.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 27, 2016

US President Barack Obama recently published a policy directive for cyber incident coordination, which outlines how the government should respond to cybersecurity attacks.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 26, 2016

As ransomware increasingly targets healthcare organizations, schools and government agencies, security experts offer advice to help IT leaders prepare and protect.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 25, 2016

The profits from ransomware are making it one of the fastest growing types of malware and new versions could negatively impact entire industries, according to a Cisco report.

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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.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 28, 2016

To encrypt email and files, you need to know how to work with PGP keys. Get up to speed on generating, exporting, and importing encryption keys with GnuPG.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 13, 2016

Documentary filmmaker Yuval Orr interviewed cryptoanarchists, hackers, and security experts about why encryption and privacy are important. His new movie will make you see the Dark Web in a new light.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 13, 2016

Encrypting your email is a great step towards more secure communication. Gmail, Mailvelope, and Virtru can help streamline your encrypted email efforts.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 12, 2016

Computer scientists enhance data security by simplifying the creation of truly random numbers used to build encryption keys.

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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.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 5, 2016

A new malware called HummingBad, associated with Chinese cyber criminals Yingmob, has infected millions of devices and brings in millions of dollars of fake ad revenue.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 12, 2016

Analytics managers need to do two things to protect IoT-generated data from an often-overlooked threat.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 8, 2016

In a recent privacy push, Facebook announced that it was rolling out the beta of a new feature called 'secret conversations,' bringing better encryption and ephemeral messaging.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 14, 2016

Microsoft recently won an appeal over a US search warrant that aimed to force the company to turn over data that was stored on foreign servers.

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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.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 29, 2016

A 2-day mini-conference called TiaraCon aims to connect women interested in the cybersecurity field with job contacts and mentoring to create more inclusive work environments.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 6, 2016

If your Gmail account credentials ever become public, here are five steps you can take to secure your account and make sure only the right people have access to your account.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 11, 2016

Privacy expert Susan Landau makes the case for keeping smartphones backdoor free, and for the FBI developing 21st century capabilities to conduct electronic surveillance.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 28, 2016

There are a plethora of IoT-connected devices that create a huge security risk for companies, whether at the corporate office, or at an employee's home office.

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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.

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