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Yahoo confirms 32M accounts breached in 2015-2016 forged cookies attack

Tech Republic Security

In a recent annual report filed with the SEC, Yahoo confirmed that forged cookies were used to hack 32 million accounts. Here's what it means and why your company should be aware of such attacks.

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Bad beat: practical attacks against poker cheating devices

Elie

In-depth research publications, industry talks and blog posts about Google security, research at Google and cybersecurity in general in open-access.

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Introspection on a Recent Downward Spiral

The Falcon's View

Alrighty. now that my RSA summary post is out of the way, let's get into a deeply personal post about how absolutely horrible of a week I had at RSA. Actually, that's not fair. The first half of the week was ok, but some truly horrible human beings targeted me (on social media) on Wednesday of that week, and it drove me straight down into a major depressive crash that left me reeling for days (well, frankly, through to today still).

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Customized Threat Intelligence Engine

NopSec

Unified VRM Analytics leverages vulnerability data from across all the modules (Internal, External and Web) the user has subscribed to and correlates that vulnerability information with external and internal threat feeds to provide the user actionable security intelligence. This enables the user to proactively protect them and take action against threats and vulnerabilities before potential severe business impact.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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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Enterprise IoT adoption to hit critical mass by 2019, but security remains a top concern

Tech Republic Security

Security breaches have impacted the vast majority of companies that have implemented IoT, according to a new study from HPE's Aruba.

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Cracking in the Cloud with CUDA GPUs

Kali Linux

Due to increasing popularity of cloud-based instances for password cracking, we decided to focus our efforts into streamlining Kali’s approach. We’ve noticed that Amazon’s AWS P2-Series and Microsoft’s Azure NC-Series are focused on Windows and Ubuntu. The corresponding blog posts and guides followed suit. Although these instances are limited by the NVIDIA Tesla K80’s hardware capabilities, the ability to quickly deploy a Kali instance with CUDA support is appealing

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macOS malware on the rise as Apple silently patches a mysterious new threat called Proton

Tech Republic Security

No one is safe from malware these days, even macOS users. 2017 has been a banner year for malware on Apple computers, including a new threat that allows total remote control from a web console.

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How to use OverSight to track when hackers access your webcam

Tech Republic Security

Certain Mac malware can access a user's webcam to spy on them undetected. Here's how you can use the free tool OverSight to protect yourself.

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Report: Drones will impact business, but this one thing is holding them back

Tech Republic Security

A new report from the ISACA said that security and privacy are the top concerns for business leaders looking to implement drone technology in their organization.

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Report: 2016 saw 8.5 million mobile malware attacks, ransomware and IoT threats on the rise

Tech Republic Security

Mobile malware attacks increased more than three times between 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. Here's what you need to know.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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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De-anonymizing web-browsing histories may reveal your social media profiles

Tech Republic Security

Researchers from Princeton and Stanford explain how linking social media profiles to web-browsing activity may threaten the anonymization of browsing histories and lead to a cyberattack.

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IoT connected teddy bear leaks millions of kids' conversations, exposed database to blame

Tech Republic Security

CloudPets connected stuffed animals recently leaked 2.2 million voice recordings of parents and children, due to poor database security.

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In 2016, Pence used hacked personal email account to discuss homeland security issues

Tech Republic Security

A public records request submitted by IndyStar showed that Mike Pence used his personal AOL account, which was hacked, to discuss security issues with top advisors while he was governor of Indiana.

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How to install the OpenVAS vulnerability scanner on Ubuntu 16.04

Tech Republic Security

If you're looking for a single tool to run vulnerability scanning on the systems you administer, OpenVAS might be the security tool you need.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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The Black Report: Attacking your system, from the hacker perspective

Tech Republic Security

To prevent and respond to hacks, says security firm Nuix, you need to think like a hacker. The company's new report shares expert tactics on preventing and responding to cyberattacks.

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Why Apple shouldn't force two-factor authentication on iPhone users

Tech Republic Security

Recent reports claim that Apple's iOS 10.3 beta is pushing users to enable two-factor authentication, but it might not be the right move.

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Responding to cyber threats in the terabit era

Tech Republic Security

Prepare for a new wave of cutting-edge cyber attacks linked to emerging technologies like networked IoT devices. Deloitte vice chairman Paul Sallomi explains how hacks are evolving in the terabit era.

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High-tech bacon making using industrial IoT at SugarCreek

Tech Republic Security

Find out how one Indiana food manufacturer is using data-driven decision making in an industrial setting to make one of America's most beloved cured meat products.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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How can cybersecurity professionals get better? They need to think like hackers

Tech Republic Security

A new security report finds that security teams are woefully unprepared for many attacks. They could catch many of them if they thought like their attackers, though.

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Video interview: The biggest enterprise cybersecurity red flags

Tech Republic Security

Is your company prepared for a hack? Cisco's Trust Strategy Officer Anthony Grieco explains how to learn from attacks, and highlights the biggest mistakes companies make with cybersecurity policy.

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How bad was mobile malware in 2016? Really, really bad

Tech Republic Security

Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.

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How can cybersecurity professionals get better? They need to think like hackers

Tech Republic Security

A new security report finds that security teams are woefully unprepared for many attacks. They could catch many of them if they thought like their attackers, though.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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Your computer's hard drive LED can be hacked to transmit your personal data

Tech Republic Security

Researchers were able to change the blink rate on a hard drive LED to turn it into a data stream, which they were then able to capture from outside the building.

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Video interview: The biggest enterprise cybersecurity red flags

Tech Republic Security

Is your company prepared for a hack? Cisco's Trust Strategy Officer Anthony Grieco explains how to learn from attacks, and highlights the biggest mistakes companies make with cybersecurity policy.

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How bad was mobile malware in 2016? Really, really bad

Tech Republic Security

Infection rates on Android devices tripled in 2016. Most frightening was the top source of the infections: The Google Play Store.

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Despite privacy concerns, Trump will not reform FISA 'to protect the security of the nation'

Tech Republic Security

The Trump administration plans to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, despite criticisms from Congress and privacy advocates, who say it allows unnecessary spying on citizens.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.