NopSec

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

A couple of days ago I read an interesting article in the Tenable Network Security Blog — here — where the author was arguing that the number of security vulnerabilities detected in a network is not a good indicator of risk that the network itself is facing against motivated attackers and malware. In the above-mentioned blog post, the author states “Telling an organization that they have 10,324 vulnerabilities, whilst shocking, doesn’t convey the actual risks faced”

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Lenovo's installation of a security-breaking app called Superfish on some computers has customers justifiably angry, but some folks are now unnecessarily confused by false positive detection.

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Kali Linux

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

After almost two years of public development (and another year behind the scenes), we are proud to announce our first point release of Kali Linux - version 1.1.0. This release brings with it a mix of unprecedented hardware support as well as rock solid stability. For us, this is a real milestone as this release epitomizes the benefits of our move from BackTrack to Kali Linux over two years ago.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The post Get 2GB Free Drive Storage for the Safer Internet Day first appeared on SpinOne.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Dentons has advised First Data Corporation (“First Data“), a global leader in payment technology and service solutions, in successfully obtaining […].

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

It's Safer Internet Day. But millions of devices which have not been designed with security in mind are connecting to the internet. Shouldn't we be able to tell the manufacturers that enough is enough?

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Buying and selling on eBay can be great, but it can also be fraught with risk. Here are some of the most common eBay scams and how they can be avoided.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Is it time for big companies - at the very least - to abandon weak password security? If so, what password alternatives are there?

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Facebook updated its privacy settings at the end of January. As Facebook turns 11 today, heres what you need to know about the new settings and how they could affect you.

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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.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

A report by HP has found that 44 percent of all of the breaches in 2014 were caused by known vulnerabilities, between two and four years old.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Jamie Oliver's website was affected by a malware issue, a spokesperson for the British celebrity chef has told the BBC.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Penetration Testing, Red Team Operations, Exploit Development, Vulnerability Management, Brute Forcing, Advanced Persistent Threats and even BEAST, CRIME, Zeus, Code Red, Sandworm, Heartbleed, WireLurker, ShellShock – all the many buzzwords used in glamorizing the offensive side of security or even to name devastating and complex malware and vulnerabilities in the 21st century.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been patched by the company.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange - a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an effort to neuter potential damage.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

One of the terms Im most often asked to explain is what a zero day vulnerability or exploit is; lets look at what that phrase entails.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

WhatsApp's privacy settings are "broken" and can be bypassed by downloading a simple bit of software, claims the Dutch developer behind proof-of-concept tool WhatsSpy Public.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

A vulnerability in the latest patched version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that could allow hackers to launch "highly credible phishing attacks" has been uncovered, according to PC World.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Memories make your life meaningful. When was the last time you were laughing? Or maybe giving a hug to your beloved ones? Enjoyed the smell of a fresh morning coffee? Got dirty eating hot chocolate and remembered your sweet childhood? Ok, ok, if you can’t remember when exactly it was last time so just be so kind to open your old and precious photo albums.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

President Obama's budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year includes a projected 10 percent increase in cybersecurity spend, reports Reuters.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The recent opening of the Hacker List portal brings to mind the age-old question: Would you hire a hacker?

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

A cat leads to a notorious death threat hacker finally being caught and jailed in Japan.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

A new porn scam is spreading startlingly quickly through Facebook - one that has managed to spread malware to over 110,000 users in 48 hours, reports The Guardian.

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