Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2017
Should you respond to a cyber incident? The answer isn't always clear. But researchers have developed a model that should make the decision easier.
Lenny Zeltser
MAY 1, 2017
“Zero-day” is the all-powerful boogieman of the information security industry. Too many of us invoke it when discussing scary threats against which we feel powerless. We need to define and disambiguate this term before attempting to determine whether we’ve accounted for the associated threats when designing security programs. Avoid Zero-Day Confusion.
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Elie
APRIL 30, 2017
In-depth research publications, industry talks and blog posts about Google security, research at Google and cybersecurity in general in open-access.
Andrew Hay
MAY 3, 2017
Last week I had the pleasure of presenting three times, at two conferences, in two different countries: SOURCE in Boston, MA and at the Atlantic Security Conference (AtlSecCon) in Halifax, NS, Canada. The first event of my week was SOURCE Boston. This year marked the tenth anniversary of SOURCE Conference and it continues to pride itself on being one of the only venues that brings business, technology and security professionals together under one roof to focus on real-world, practical security s
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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.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2017
In a recent support alert issued by IBM, the company noted that some USB drives that shipped with its Storwize systems contained malicious code.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
MAY 3, 2017
On March 22, 2017, the FBI issued a Private Industry Notification, warning that criminal actors are actively targeting File Transfer Protocol […].
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Tech Republic Security
MAY 5, 2017
A report from security company G DATA said that 8,400 new Android malware samples are discovered every day, stemming from the fragmentation issues with the OS.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2017
A recent study found 956 potential exploits in Android apps that could allow data extraction, malware installs, and remote device control. Some of the affected apps have tens of millions of installs.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 4, 2017
Artificial intelligence algorithms are involved in a cyber arms race. Who will win: Antimalware developers or malware developers?
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2017
2.5 quadrillion bits of data are created every day. A new study by cybersecurity firm Neustar shows how weaponized data results in more powerful and frequent attacks.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2017
A leaked Facebook document describes how the company used algorithms to identify when users as young as 14 are feeling vulnerable, and target advertising to them.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2017
Last year, cyber criminals netted 16 billion dollars in the US alone. Find out why fraudsters are so successful and what you can do to stay safe.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2017
The next big cyberattack may come from the millions of unsecured Internet of Things devices out there. Here are five best practices to make sure your company's products don't become a target.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 5, 2017
Samsung Knox is a way to keep business and personal data separate and secure on supported Samsung Android devices. This Samsung Knox guide covers why the platform matters, how to use it, and more.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 5, 2017
IT leaders attending the Landmark Ventures CIO Summit commented on everything from the Internet of Things to cognitive machine intelligence to their childhood 8-bit computers.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2017
The latest Chrome update adds a stringent security feature which can prompt certificate warnings when accessing internal sites. Learn the details and how to mitigate this prompt on Windows systems.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 4, 2017
May 4, 2017 is officially World Password Day. Here are some tips and tricks to help you improve your online security.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 4, 2017
A recent phishing scam has hit Gmail users with a fraudulent Google Docs link. Here's what to look out for.
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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?
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2017
There are millions of IoT devices out there, and security practices can be pretty inconsistent. Here are five things your company needs to do to secure the IoT.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 4, 2017
If you need to work with remote directories between two Linux machines, here's how to do so securely, with the help of sshfs.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2017
Open ports are a nightmare for security, and there could be hundreds on your company's BYOD devices.
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
MAY 2, 2017
On April 6, 2017, New Mexico became the 48th state to enact a data breach notification law, leaving Alabama and South […].
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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.
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