Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 21, 2016
The coming year will bring a large-scale IoT security breach, with fleet management, retail, manufacturing, and government at the biggest risk, according to experts.
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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Adam Shostack
DECEMBER 21, 2016
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Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Yahoo recently confirmed a leak of one billion accounts, adding to its growing list of security woes. Here are four actions your company can take to prevent a similar debacle.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 13, 2016
From internal threats to creative ransomware to the industrial Internet of Things, security experts illuminate business cybersecurity threats likely to materialize in the next year.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Law enforcement has trained special dogs to find hidden thumb drives and cell phones that human investigators routinely miss, and it's foiling predators, terrorists, and other criminals.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 7, 2016
We're constantly reminded of the risks that come with bad passwords, yet many people persist in using obvious and easy-to-crack names, words, and patterns. Want to know if you're at risk?
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.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Online shopping is easy and convenient, and more people are doing it than ever before. The rise in e-commerce also gives cybercriminals more opportunities to rob you blind. Here's how to stay safe.
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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.
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.
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
We work hard to provide in-depth investigative tech journalism. Here's what we've reported in 2016.
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.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 7, 2016
A hand-picked list of must-watch cybersecurity videos to help you learn the fundamentals of encryption, how hackers penetrate systems, and strong cyber-defense tactics for business.
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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.
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.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 28, 2016
From IoT hacks to economic collapse, four security executives share their scariest hacking and attacking scenarios and shine a light on emerging cyber-threats.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Your Android device most likely contains unused apps that could still use data or fall prey to vulnerabilities. The solution to this potential security problem: delete those apps.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Ghost Squad Hackers has emerged as one of the world's most influential indie hacking teams. S1ege, the group's 'administrator,' explains his tactics, how the group works, and the ethics of hacking.
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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
OCTOBER 31, 2016
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Tor, the onion router web browser that allows users to access the Dark Web and other encrypted websites.
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.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 24, 2016
On October 21, a Distributed Denial of Service attack on Dyn took many key web properties such as Twitter and Netflix offline. Here are some more details on the attack and the breadth of its impact.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 21, 2016
SBI Securities will adopt the Hyperledger Fabric and work with IBM to test the application of blockchain technology for operational processes and security around bond trading.
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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
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Chrome is starting to flag more pages as insecure. Here are five things every webmaster should know about HTTPS.
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.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 24, 2016
TAG Cyber CEO Dr. Edward Amoroso has created a 1,200+ page resource for cybersecurity pros. The handbook includes tech recommendations on 50 controls, interviews, and vendor lists.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 11, 2016
This year companies were rocked by over 90 million cyberattacks. In 2017 the number could double. Cybersecurity expert Sameer Dixit explains how new innovation leads to increased vulnerability.
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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
OCTOBER 25, 2016
The security risks associated with IoT devices cannot be ignored. If your big data plans include IoT devices, follow these four steps to reduce your chances of a security breach.
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 6, 2016
This year thousands of cyber-attacks cost companies millions in damages and exposed billions of sensitive consumer and corporate records. These are the 10 biggest business hacks of 2016.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Universities are increasingly including cybersecurity majors and concentrations to better prepare students to fill the many open jobs that exist globally in the field.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 7, 2016
A recently-published infographic from Digital Guardian can help your employees recognize and steer clear of phishing, spear phishing, and social media attacks.
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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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