Fileless malware: An undetectable threat
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
Fileless malware is a dangerous and devious threat--and it's gaining traction. Find out how it might affect your organization, network, and the devices connected to it.
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Understanding the prevalence of web traffic interception
Elie
JUNE 10, 2017
This post summarizes how prevalent encrypted web traffic interception is and how it negatively affects online security according to a study we published at NDSS 2017.
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Qubes OS 4.2 officials released: The best Linux distributions for privacy and security
Penetration Testing
JUNE 15, 2017
What is Qubes OS? Qubes OS is a security-oriented operating system (OS). The OS is the software that runs all the other programs on a computer. Some examples of popular OSes are Microsoft... The post Qubes OS 4.2 officials released: The best Linux distributions for privacy and security appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Key Milestone Dates: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations
NopSec
JUNE 14, 2017
If you’re in the financial industry (or working as a provider with such organizations), you most likely have already heard about the NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulations. The whole affair started late 2016, and was finally implemented on March 1, 2017. It’s the first regulation of its kind in the United States, and it’s set a precedent for regulations that has since surfaced in other states.
The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Swapping Linux for Windows in Munich too risky after WannaCry attacks, warn Greens
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2017
Munich's Green Party says the recent WannaCry ransomware attacks on Windows machines worldwide highlight the danger of the city abandoning its Linux-based OS.
Ransomware: The most important thing you can do not to be a victim
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
If you're wondering what important steps you can take to avoid getting taken down by ransomware, Jack Wallen offers up one tip that will go a very long way.
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IBM simplifies identity management in the cloud with new offering
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2017
IBM's new Identity Connect is an Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solution that aims to make it easier for business users to access their applications.
Want a career in cybersecurity? Here are 10 jobs to explore
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
There are currently 1 million open cybersecurity jobs worldwide. Here are 10 different career options to investigate in the field.
Five traits employers should look for when hiring cyber security professionals
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 14, 2017
When hiring cyber security professionals, curiosity, reliability, and being a lifelong learner are as important as technical skill.
Microsoft used AI to combat global tech support scams
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 16, 2017
As part of a federal crackdown on tech support scams, Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit relied on artificial intelligence to help track and take down the criminals behind them.
IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk
Advertiser: Revenera
In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
New Windows XP patch: Microsoft issues extraordinary fix to protect PCs against next WannaCry
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 14, 2017
To limit the number of machines at risk from self-replicating malware like WannaCry, Microsoft yesterday patched vulnerabilities on Windows XP and other unsupported operating systems.
Microsoft will counter cyberattacks on Windows 10 with AI from Hexadite
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 12, 2017
Criminals are winning the battle for data access way too often. Microsoft is adding AI and automation to its security platform by acquiring innovations from Hexadite.
Former US security advisor: Cyberattacks damage society as much as physical infrastructure
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
At the 2017 Global Cybersecurity Summit in Kiev, Ukraine, Tony Blinken, who was deputy secretary of state to Barack Obama, said the best defenses against cyberattacks are educated consumers and collaborative responses.
US indicts North Korea for host of cyberattacks, expects more to come
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 14, 2017
A North Korean entity called Hidden Cobra was behind a series of cyberattacks in the US using sophisticated tools and targeting a diverse group of entities.
Beware of Pixels & Trackers on U.S. Healthcare Websites
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
Report: 19% of business passwords 'easily compromised'
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 14, 2017
Nearly one in five enterprise users have passwords that are weak or shared, putting their business at risk for cyber attack, according to a new report from Preempt.
How to quickly give users sudo privileges in Linux
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
If you have users that need certain admin privileges on your Linux machines, here's a walk-through of the process for granting full or specific rights.
Video: Why employers should seek out "New Collar" workers to fill the cyber-skills job gap
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 12, 2017
There's a massive workforce shortage in the tech and cybersecurity industry. IBM Security's David Jarvis explains the benefits of hiring employees with a broad range of experience, skills, and aptitudes.
57% of executives trust AI security systems 'as much or more than' humans
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 14, 2017
Adoption of artificial intelligence for security automation is reaching critical mass, according to a new Radware report, with 81% of executives now relying more heavily on AI solutions.
Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Video: These are the platforms powering the $455B per year cybercrime industry
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2017
Etay Maor Executive Security Advisor at IBM how the same 'trust mechanics' used on e-commerce sites - user reviews, comments, and product ratings - drive the sale of zero days exploits and malware on the Dark Web.
GCS 2017 panel: Are we spending cybersecurity dollars in the right places?
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 16, 2017
A panel of experts at the Global Cybersecurity Summit in Kiev, Ukraine, considers whether the billions of dollars being spent on cybersecurity technology and services have been effective, and where future spending should be directed.
10 elements every production environment must have
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 16, 2017
One company recently experienced disaster when an employee accidentally destroyed a production database. Here are 10 ways to prevent future scenarios like that.
Why properly educating users is the best defense against future cyberattacks
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
In an interview at the 2017 Global Cybersecurity Summit, former deputy secretary of state Tony Blinken explained how cyberattacks threaten our thoughts and beliefs, and how to mitigate this threat.
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
Video: Ransomware-as-a-service is causing mayhem
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
Terbium Labs Director of Analysis Emily Wilson explains the Crystal version of the DiamondFox malware, a one-stop shop for keylogging and browser password stealing, DDoS attacks, and RAM scrapers.
Microsoft unveils fingerprint-scanning keyboard for privacy-conscious professionals
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 16, 2017
Microsoft's $130 Modern Keyboard offers a fingerprint ID system and works with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Facebook's secret weapon for fighting terrorists: Human experts and AI working together
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 15, 2017
Facebook is employing artificial intelligence and counterterrorism experts to combat content around ISIS, Al Qaeda, and other extremist groups on its platform.
Android Security Bulletin June 2017: What you need to know
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2017
It was a bad month for Qualcomm components in the Android Security Bulletin. Get the highlights.
From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
GCS 2017 panel: What does the future of IoT look like?
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 16, 2017
An expert panel at the Global Cybersecurity Summit in Kiev, Ukraine, discusses what devices might be connected in the future, and what the implications might be for consumers, governments, and industries.
Video: Is cybersecurity the next big automation frontier?
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2017
More and more executives are saying AI-driven cybersecurity tools are trustworthy and reliable. Are we in the midst of an AI security revolution?
Video: WannaCry is serious enough for Microsoft to patch unsupported Windows systems
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2017
Unsupported versions of Windows practically never get patches, but the WannaCry attack is serious enough that they are.
Video: North Korean hacking group has been hitting the US since 2009
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 13, 2017
Hidden Cobra, a North Korean-backed hacking group, may also be responsible for WannaCry and the Sony Pictures hack.
Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.
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