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MY TAKE: A path for SMBs to achieve security maturity: start small controlling privileged accounts

The Last Watchdog

These hacking waves contribute to the harvesting of account credentials and unauthorized access to loosely-configured servers; and these ill-gotten assets can, in turn, be utilized to execute different stages of higher-level hacks, such as account takeovers and ransomware campaigns. These are simple steps to take,” he told me.

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New streaming ad technology plays hide-and-seek with gamers

Malwarebytes

Let’s take a look at how advertising has been used in an Amazon gaming title previously, and see how that could create a frosty reception for any new ad technology. Way back in 2005, dynamic ads were introduced to titles like The Matrix Online. How does this work? The sliding doors of advertising banners.

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs.

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Meet Ika & Sal: The Bulletproof Hosting Duo from Hell

Krebs on Security

From January 2005 to April 2013, there were two primary administrators of the cybercrime forum Spamdot (a.k.a bank accounts. Multiple accounts are registered to that email address under the name Alexander Valerievich Grichishkin , from Cherepovets. This post is an attempt to remedy that omission. w s, icamis[.]ru

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MY TAKE: How digital technology and the rising gig economy are exacerbating third-party risks

The Last Watchdog

Accounting for third-party risks is now mandated by regulations — with teeth. Allen is a widely respected thought leader on this topic, having launched Shared Assessments in 2005 as an intel-sharing and training consortium focused on third-party risks. To hear the full interview, please give the accompanying podcast a listen.

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DEEP TECH NEWS: How ‘attribute-based encryption’ preserves privacy at a fined-grained level

The Last Watchdog

It can differentiate departments, such as HR, accounting or the executive suite, as well as keep track of user roles, such as manager, clerk or subcontractor. ABE has undergone significant theoretical advancements since 2005. For instance, ABE can correlate specific company attributes to certain user attributes.

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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance

CSO Magazine

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). North American Electric Reliability Corp. NERC) standards. Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR Part 11) Electronic Records. Massachusetts Bill H.4806

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