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Why Bitdefender Antivirus is a wise choice for Mac users

Tech Republic Security

Recent well-publicized ransomware attacks plagued some Windows users, though Macs aren't immune from malware. Find out how Bitdefender Antivirus can provide Mac users with peace of mind.

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President Trump’s Budget Requests $1.5B For Homeland Security Cyber Unit

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

President Trump’s new budget includes a request to increase cybersecurity personnel and funding across several federal departments, including $1.5 billion for the Department […].

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10 ways to protect your Windows computers against ransomware

Tech Republic Security

The risk of malware infection may be inevitable--but that doesn't mean you can't take steps to protect your Windows computers from attack. Here are 10 measures that will help minimize the threat.

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Report: Mobile ransomware attacks 'soared' in 2017, up 250% in Q1

Tech Republic Security

Kaspersky Lab detected more than 479 million malicious attacks from online sources in Q1 2017 alone, according to a new report. Here's how to stay safe.

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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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Why traveling CEOs and coffee shops are your company's greatest security risks

Tech Republic Security

Some 93% of tech decision makers said they are worried about the security challenges posed by an increasingly mobile workforce, according to a new report from iPass.

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98% of WannaCry victims were running Windows 7, not XP

Tech Republic Security

New data from Kaspersky Lab shows that almost all of the WannaCry/WannaCrypt ransomware worm victims were running some version of Windows 7.

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Report: The darknet contains a vast treasure trove of stolen Fortune 500 data

Tech Republic Security

OWL Cybersecurity claims to have indexed over 24,000 darknet domains, and every single Fortune 500 company has some degree of exposure. Here's what that means for you.

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Video: Follow these tips to protect your network from ransomware

Tech Republic Security

Ransomware is a growing trend. Here's what you need to do to stop it.

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Citrix looks to cloud, security, analytics to power 'future of work' at Synergy

Tech Republic Security

At the 2017 Citrix Synergy conference, the company announced updates to its digital workspace offering and cloud platform, along with a new analytics service.

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Linux's X.org server is vulnerable. Here's how to stay safe.

Tech Republic Security

Security has come front and center for every aspect of technology — even the display server. Jack Wallen shines a spotlight on the Linux X.org server, why it's insecure, and what you can do.

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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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Samsung Galaxy S8 iris scanner easily fooled by hackers

Tech Republic Security

The Chaos Computer Club recently posted a video showing how they fooled the iris scanner on Samsung's new flagship phone. The group said that standard PIN systems are more secure.

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How to use Connects to know where your apps are calling out to

Tech Republic Security

If mobile security is important to you, you might want to know what countries are receiving networking packets from your apps. Jack Wallen shows you how with Connects.

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Video: How to survive the global cyberwar

Tech Republic Security

Dr. Kenneth Geers, senior research scientist at Comodo and NATO Cyber Center Ambassador, explains #WannaCry and the steps business should take to protect critical assets during the next cyberattack.

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Video: Which version of Windows was most affected by WannaCry?

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Surprisingly enough it's not Windows XP.

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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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How Micron is focusing on edge processing for smart IoT deployments

Tech Republic Security

Micron is moving into new markets such as connected vehicles, industrial IoT and smart manufacturing with its connected security and storage solutions, according to Marc Musgrove, head of global PR for Micron.

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Where are your apps sending data? Connects can tell you.

Tech Republic Security

The Connects app for Android allows you to see what countries are receiving networking packets from your apps.

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Samsung ARTIK SVP explains how to avoid liability from security issues within IoT

Tech Republic Security

Find out how to avoid liability from security issues with IoT devices, as James Stansberry, senior vice president and US head of Samsung ARTIK, talks to TechRepublic at IoT World 2017.

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Gallery: The 25 Fortune 500 companies with the biggest darknet footprint

Tech Republic Security

The darknet is filled with sensitive data stolen from people and organizations. These 25 Fortune 500 companies are the biggest, most enticing targets.

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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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President Trump’s Budget Requests $1.5B For Homeland Security Cyber Unit

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

President Trump’s new budget includes a request to increase cybersecurity personnel and funding across several federal departments, including $1.5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD). The NPPD is a DHS unit responsible for protecting US infrastructure from cyber threats.