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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. Meanwhile, the chairman of China's technology giant Huawei has pointed to NSA spying disclosed by Edward Snowden as a reason to mistrust US technology companies.

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5G Security

Schneier on Security

Because of how it is designed, the system blurs the wireless portion of the network connecting phones with base stations and the core portion that routes data around the world. The technology will quickly become critical national infrastructure, and security problems will become life-threatening. What's more, U.S.

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Meet Bluetana, the Scourge of Pump Skimmers

Krebs on Security

Data collected in the course of the investigation also reveals some fascinating details that may help explain why these pump skimmers are so lucrative and ubiquitous. student and principal author of the study. “These products can be mistaken for skimmers by existing detection apps.” ” BLACK MARKET VALUE.

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Why car location tracking needs an overhaul

Malwarebytes

There are cars with WiFi, cars with wireless charging, cars with cameras that not only help while you reverse out of a driveway, but which can detect whether you’re drowsy while on a long haul. Fortunately, an option may already exist. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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What Is Industrial Control System (ICS) Cyber Security?

eSecurity Planet

ICS integrates multiple technologies to ensure continuous and efficient industrial operations. They communicate with the central control system, allowing data collection and remote control over long distances. These networks enable data exchange between PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems, and HMIs.

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Does a SIEM make sense for my MSP?

Webroot

This includes network routers, switches, printers, wireless devices to servers, endpoints, IoT devices and everything else connected to the network. Feeding your SIEM a healthy diet of data. Before deciding on a SIEM component, a log collection or data collection solution must be set up to feed it.

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Prilex: the pricey prickle credit card complex

SecureList

By opening a backdoor, they were able to hijack the institution’s wireless connection and target ATMs at will. This knowledge has enabled the criminals to upgrade their toolset, allowing them to create their own cards featuring this new technology and keeping them “in the business.” START GHOST] _.

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