How to secure your IoT devices from botnets and other threats
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Attacks on IoT devices are an increasing threat. Here are a few expert tactics to ensure your company's data and networks are safe.
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[0day] [exploit] Compromising a Linux desktop using. 6502 processor opcodes on the NES?!
Scary Beasts Security
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Overview A vulnerability and a separate logic error exist in the gstreamer 0.10.x player for NSF music files. Combined, they allow for very reliable exploitation and the bypass of 64-bit ASLR, DEP, etc. The reliability is provided by the presence of a turing complete “scripting” inside a music player. NSF files are music files from the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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Threat Modeling the PASTA Way
Adam Shostack
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
There’s a really interesting podcast with Robert Hurlbut Chris Romeo and Tony UcedaVelez on the PASTA approach to threat modeling. The whole podcast is interesting, especially hearing Chris and Tony discuss how an organization went from STRIDE to CAPEC and back again. There’s a section where they discuss the idea of “think like an attacker,” and Chris brings up some of what I’ve written (“ ‘Think Like an Attacker’ is an opt-in mistake.”) I th
Royal flush: an in-depth look at poker cheating devices accessories
Elie
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
In-depth research publications, industry talks and blog posts about Google security, research at Google and cybersecurity in general in open-access.
Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience
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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.
Ransomware Attacks the Cloud!
Spinone
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Ransomware is currently one of the fastest-growing security threats facing individuals and organizations today. Ransomware works by infiltrating a user’s PC or mobile device via malicious software that is usually installed unintentionally after clicking a link in an email or because it is posing as something else. Once installed, the software uses cryptography to prevent the user from accessing his or her files and demands a sum of money to be paid before the files are unencrypted.
FTC Announces New Guidance on Ransomware
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
On November 10, 2016, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance for businesses and consumers on the impact […].
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[0day] [exploit] Advancing exploitation: a scriptless 0day exploit against Linux desktops
Scary Beasts Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Overview A powerful heap corruption vulnerability exists in the gstreamer decoder for the FLIC file format. Presented here is an 0day exploit for this vulnerability. This decoder is generally present in the default install of modern Linux desktops, including Ubuntu 16.04 and Fedora 24. Gstreamer classifies its decoders as “good”, “bad” or “ugly”. Despite being quite buggy, and not being a format at all necessary on a modern desktop, the FLIC decoder is classified as “good”, almost guaranteeing i
Gavle Lessons: 56% Is Not Sufficiently More Secure!
Adam Shostack
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
In September, we shared the news that for its 50th year, the people of Gävle paid an extra $100,000 to secure the goat. Sadly, it seems to have not helped. Today, the goat tweeted: Oh no, such a short amount of time with you my friends. The obvious lesson is that the Swedes have a ransomware problem, and the goat should stop clicking on links in email.
NFL Wi-Fi, cyberwar training, and hacking diabetes care: TechRepublic's cover stories of 2016
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
We work hard to provide in-depth investigative tech journalism. Here's what we've reported in 2016.
The light side of the Dark Web
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
The Dark Web isn't all bad news. A study by security firm Terbium Labs found that over half of the encrypted internet consists of legal traffic, and instances of hacking and fraud were shockingly low.
Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap
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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.
Android backdoor is secretly sending user data and texts to China, and no one knows why
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Security firm Kryptowire recently discovered a backdoor in some budget Android phones that secretly sends information like text messages, location data, and call logs to a server in China.
66% of organizations won't recover after cyberattack, study says
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
IBM and the Ponemon Institute's 2016 Cyber Resilient Organization study found that cyber resilience among enterprise organizations is dropping.
How to quickly audit a Linux system from the command line
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
For a deep penetrating scan of your Linux servers and desktops, turn to the Lynis auditing tool. Check out how to install and use Lynis.
Five ways to maintain your privacy on your smartphone, no downloads required
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
You can download apps to audit your privacy, but who's to say those apps aren't a security risk themselves? Here are five tips for maintaining your privacy in the always-connected world.
Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management
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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.
Apple encryption war continues: NY DA requests 400 iPhones be unlocked
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
The New York district attorney recently released a report calling for smartphone manufacturers to create operating systems that allow them to more easily access user data.
Video: FBI cybersecurity chief talks about aftermath of Wikileaks, Snowden, and 2016 election
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
The FBI has a long legacy of being at the forefront of technology, but managing those systems while keeping up with the latest advances in tech is an unforgiving task.
How to hack an election: An interview with security expert Calvin Liu
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Voter fraud has been a hot topic this election cycle, but there are still two fundamental questions to be asked: Can widescale election fraud happen and if so will hackers be the ones to pull it off?
Firms that force you to change your password are clueless says cyber security chief
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Security expert rails against the bad advice that everybody follows and the industry's addiction to hyperbole.
Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder
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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.
How to secure your Apache 2 server in four steps
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
If you're concerned about the security of your Apache server, these four tips will go a long way to keeping that system secure.
3 tips to reducing big data compliance risks
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Don't let big data compliance risks take you by surprise. Here are three steps to take today to ease your big data compliance concerns.
Despite privacy concerns, Microsoft calls Windows 10 'the most secure version of Windows'
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Microsoft recently penned a blog post explaining some of the security updates in the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition, especially dealing with protecting against ransomware.
Privacy issues abound as UK passes controversial 'snoopers' charter'
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
A new bill, recently passed by both parliamentary houses, requires UK ISPs to store user internet history for up to a year, and to decrypt data as needed for police investigations.
The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software
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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.
The state of malware: 4 big takeaways from AV-TEST's 2016 report
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
The new report details increased risks to Android and Apple products and the top 10 Windows malware programs of 2016. Here's what your business needs to know to stay safe.
UK to invest $2.3B in cybersecurity, calls for stronger authentication
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Over the next five years, the UK government will invest heavily in cybersecurity, including new authentication methods such as Fast IDentity Online (FIDO).
LastPass: The smart person's guide
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about password management app LastPass, including its newly announced free cross-platform access.
Windows 10 snooping: Microsoft gets more time to tackle 'excessive' data collection
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Microsoft has been granted more time to change how Windows 10 collects data about users in order to comply with the French data protection act.
IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk
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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.
How to add more entropy to improve cryptographic randomness on Linux
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
If you have Linux servers that depend upon encryption, you owe it to yourself to beef up the system entropy. Here's how to do so with haveged.
Worried about Windows 10 snooping? Here's how you can stop it
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Attempts to stem the quantity of data that Windows 10 gathers on users continue to this day. Here are the options available if you're uncomfortable with how much data the OS hoovers up.
Five essential cybersecurity audiobooks
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
A curated list of cybersecurity audiobooks to help you better understand the history of computing, who hacks and why, and the future of cyber-defense.
Five password management apps that will work on all your devices
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Password security is essential. We have more passwords than ever before and most of us don't take them seriously. You can keep yourself safe with a password manager: Here are five worth checking out.
Beware of Pixels & Trackers on U.S. Healthcare Websites
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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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