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CryptoAgility to take advantage of Quantum Computing

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

CryptoAgility to take advantage of Quantum Computing. The same goes with the advent of Quantum Computing , which is supposed to bring exponential computing power that shall not only bring endless benefits but also raises question marks on the current state of cryptography that is the bedrock of all information security as we know today.

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Critical Vulnerability in Emergency Alert Systems of United States

CyberSecurity Insiders

Ensuring that patches are applied to EAS systems on a regular note and they are placed behind a well-protected firewall is what that needs to be carried out now, said Pyle.

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Missouri Governor Vows to Prosecute St. Louis Post-Dispatch for Reporting Security Vulnerability

Krebs on Security

“A hacker is someone who subverts computer security with malicious or criminal intent,” the attorney Joe Martineau said. “Here, there was no breach of any firewall or security and certainly no malicious intent. For DESE to deflect its failures by referring to this as ‘hacking’ is unfounded.

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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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How to Protect Your Business Data with Cyber security

CyberSecurity Insiders

Install firewalls and anti-virus software on each computer within your company to combat cyber attacks and make sure you regularly update it. Keep in mind that although Windows computers are more likely to encounter a malware attack, Macs are not immune. Install Anti-malware Software.

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How to establish network security for your hybrid workplace

CyberSecurity Insiders

Installing a firewall on every workplace computer and tablet can protect the core of each hard drive from malware that may have been accidentally installed. A strong firewall can protect against any suspicious activity attempts within the company network.