Sat.Jul 02, 2016 - Fri.Jul 08, 2016

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Hillary Clinton's infamous email server: 6 things you need to know

Tech Republic Security

Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server when she served as US secretary of state has been a major issue for the 2016 presidential candidate. Here are the six most critical facts about it.

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NopSec Report Finds Organizations Use Inadequate Risk Evaluation Scoring System

NopSec

NopSec released a featured annual report, “2016 State of Vulnerability Risk Management.” The report reveals key security threats by industry, cross-industry remediation developments, malware-based vulnerabilities, and the rising correlation of social media and security threats. Conducted by the NopSec Labs research team, the report analyzes over a million unique vulnerabilities and more than 76,000 vulnerabilities contained in the National Vulnerability Database over a 20-year period.

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How to Avoid Ransomware in Google Workspace?

Spinone

Let’s explore how to avoid ransomware in Google Workspace. Ransomware has been a consistent threat to your cloud security. It can corrupt your computer files and files you store with the cloud service providers. There are many ways to spread such malware. How G Suite Ransomware May Spread Emails are frequently used way. You receive […] The post How to Avoid Ransomware in Google Workspace?

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Linux Mint 18 improves security, but at a cost

Tech Republic Security

Linux Mint 18 brings version 3.0 of the Cinnamon desktop, and major architectural changes intended to harden the security of the popular distribution. But, some challenges remain.

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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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Facebook Messenger boosts privacy with end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages

Tech Republic Security

In a recent privacy push, Facebook announced that it was rolling out the beta of a new feature called 'secret conversations,' bringing better encryption and ephemeral messaging.

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Why forensics investigators must handle solid-state drives with care

Tech Republic Security

Don't assume that hard-disk forensics tools work the same on solid-state drives.

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10 mobile security myths that need debunking

Tech Republic Security

Mobile devices have introduced plenty of legitimate concerns, but there are some misconceptions floating around that may lead companies to focus on the wrong issues--or to ignore the real risks.

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4 security best practices to learn from the FDIC's data breaches

Tech Republic Security

Don't wait until a breach occurs--fine-tune your company's security policy today to keep data safe from internal and external threats.

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HummingBad malware infects 10 million Android devices, millions more at risk

Tech Republic Security

A new malware called HummingBad, associated with Chinese cyber criminals Yingmob, has infected millions of devices and brings in millions of dollars of fake ad revenue.

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Mobile banking: Is it worth the security risk?

Tech Republic Security

There are upsides and downsides to banking via text. Jack Wallen highlights the security-centric cost of text-based banking.

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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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Darktrace bolsters machine learning-based security tools to automatically attack threats

Tech Republic Security

A UK cybersecurity startup called Darktrace recently raised $65 million in growth equity financing to continue its global growth and further deployments.

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How to migrate to HTTPS using App Transport Security when developing iOS apps

Tech Republic Security

January 1, 2017 is Apple's deadline for developers to adopt the secure network calls promoted by App Transport Security. But don't wait--start using ATS in iOS and macOS development today.

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How to handle security risks in Red Hat virtualization environments

Tech Republic Security

Virtualization environments are getting more complex and susceptible to security risks. Here are some risk mitigation strategies, outlined in a session at the annual Red Hat Summit.

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How to manage Linux password expiry with the chage command

Tech Republic Security

When you need to enforce password changes for users on Linux machines, the chage command-line tool is a must-have.

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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 to Avoid G Suite Ransomware?

Spinone

Let’s explore how to avoid Ransomware viruses, that are a new very serious threat to your cloud security that can corrupt your computer files and files you store with the cloud service providers. There are many ways to spread such viruses. How G Suite Ransomware May Spread Emails are frequently used way. You receive a message like “I Love You”, then click a link with a virus, and you are done.

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UnifiedVRM Roadmap SiteRep

NopSec

… and I am back!! Apologies for waiting so long to blogging. The past few months here at NopSec have been filled with great activities and developments. So I am back this month telling you more what’s brewing in the UnifiedVRM feature roadmap. In the past few months we have been very busy filling our Unified VRM SaaS solution’s feature chest with great features.

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