Troy Hunt
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and add them to your 2018 editorial calendar.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 5, 2018
The security of pretty much every computer on the planet has just gotten a lot worse, and the only real solution -- which of course is not a solution -- is to throw them all away and buy new ones. On Wednesday, researchers just announced a series of major security vulnerabilities in the microprocessors at the heart of the world's computers for the past 15-20 years.
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WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 5, 2018
As special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation heats up, a network of pro-Russia trolls have rushed to discredit him.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JANUARY 4, 2018
We are in the midst of a digital revolution impacting every aspect of our everyday lives. At the center of the revolution is data, which is available in more forms, volume, depth and complexity since the beginnings of the computer revolution. Earlier this year , IDC predicted the world’s volume of data would expand to 163 zettabytes by 2025 – a tenfold rise in the total.
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.
Troy Hunt
JANUARY 1, 2018
I look back a lot more than what I suspect people realise. Not in a reminiscent way, but rather because I find it helps me put things in perspective. A lot of people like to set personal goals or objectives so that there's something specific they're setting out to achieve but for me personally, I just want to see progress. I want to be able to do these retrospectives - not just on Jan 1 but every day - and say to myself "yeah, I'm happy with how far I've moved ahead" And believe me when
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 4, 2018
After a week or so of rumors, everyone is now reporting about the Spectre and Meltdown attacks against pretty much every modern processor out there. These are side-channel attacks where one process can spy on other processes. They affect computers where an untrusted browser window can execute code, phones that have multiple apps running at the same time, and cloud computing networks that run lots of different processes at once.
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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JANUARY 5, 2018
( Originally posted to CenturyLink’s blog on November 10 ). To help save time and money, a growing number of enterprises are storing sensitive customer data in the public cloud. Increasingly, they’re also leveraging multiple cloud providers. According to IDC, nearly 80% of IT organizations currently deploy multi-cloud or plan to implement multi-cloud environments within 12 months.
Troy Hunt
JANUARY 5, 2018
It's 2018! All new year and already someone has gone and broken our computer things courtesy of the Meltdown and Spectre bugs. I only touch briefly on them in this week's update and I refer people to my Twitter timeline for good coverage I've shared. However, there's one resource which stands out above the others and it's this thread from Graham Sutherland.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 1, 2018
A fun video describing some of the many Empire security vulnerabilities in the first Star Wars movie. Happy New Year, everyone.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 4, 2018
Critics of voter ID laws have had a difficult time proving their menace in court. A new algorithm could change that.
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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.
Dark Reading
JANUARY 2, 2018
The retailer found signs of unauthorized access and malware installed on point-of-sale devices during an investigation into last year's data breach.
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 4, 2018
2018 will bring more high-profile data breaches, with attacks and threats getting increasingly sophisticated. We outline 10 security trends to watch.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 5, 2018
My next book is still on track for a September 2018 publication. Norton is still the publisher. The title is now Click Here to Kill Everybody: Peril and Promise on a Hyperconnected Planet , which I generally refer to as CH2KE. The table of contents has changed since I last blogged about this, and it now looks like this: Introduction: Everything is Becoming a Computer Part 1: The Trends 1.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 3, 2018
Still-unidentified researchers have found a critical chip flaw that developers are scrambling to patch in millions of computers.
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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.
Dark Reading
JANUARY 2, 2018
There is no stranger thing than being breached. Here are a few ways to avoid the horror.
Threatpost
JANUARY 3, 2018
Intel is grappling with what many are calling a processor design flaw impacting CPUs used in Linux, Windows and some macOS systems.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 5, 2018
Interesting research on the prevalence of adblock blockers: " Measuring and Disrupting Anti-Adblockers Using Differential Execution Analysis ": Abstract : Millions of people use adblockers to remove intrusive and malicious ads as well as protect themselves against tracking and pervasive surveillance. Online publishers consider adblockers a major threat to the ad-powered "free" Web.
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 3, 2018
How important are password managers? Even their flaws double as reminders why you need one.
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Dark Reading
JANUARY 3, 2018
Researchers release details of 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' attacks that allow programs to steal sensitive data.
Threatpost
JANUARY 5, 2018
Google removed 22 malicious adware apps ranging from flashlights, call recorders to wifi signal boosters that together were downloaded up to 7.5 million times from the Google Play marketplace.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 2, 2018
Reka makes a " decorative Santa cam ," meaning that it's not a real camera. Instead, it just gets children used to being under constant surveillance. Our Santa Cam has a cute Father Christmas and mistletoe design, and a red, flashing LED light which will make the most logical kids suspend their disbelief and start to believe!
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 3, 2018
Logan Paul's video of Japan's "suicide forest" was a nadir for the YouTube star—and the platform that enables him.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Dark Reading
JANUARY 5, 2018
The Tribune reports that hackers gained access to users' names, addresses, phone numbers, and other PII.
Threatpost
JANUARY 4, 2018
Intel, Amazon, ARM, Microsoft and others have shared patch updates to keep customers informed on their mitigation efforts to protect against the far reaching Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities impacting computers, servers and mobile devices worldwide. .
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 3, 2018
Edward Snowden and Nathan Freitas have created an Android app that detects when it's being tampered with. The basic idea is to put the app on a second phone and put the app on or near something important, like your laptop. The app can then text you -- and also record audio and video -- when something happens around it: when it's moved, when the lighting changes, and so on.
WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 30, 2017
Trolls, bots, and fake news posed a serious threat to internet freedom this year—and there's no easy answer in sight.
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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.
Dark Reading
JANUARY 5, 2018
"Alarming evolution" of Flokibot bypasses antivirus software and was likely built by a group of advanced attackers, researchers say.
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 5, 2018
As Intel is hit with class action lawsuits, enterprises are working quickly to assess the potential impact of the flaws.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 2, 2018
Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has commissioned work on a state-run cryptocurrency that can circumvent other cryptocurrency sanctions around the world. The cryptocurrency is being called Cryptorouble. Back in October, the Russian Minister of Communications and Mass Communications first mentioned the possibility of the state-run cryptocurrency. According a Financial Times report yesterday, Putin’s economic advisor Sergei […].
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 5, 2018
Opinion: Research shows that millennial cadets' digital skills don't help them on the virtual battlefield.
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