Sat.Apr 01, 2017 - Fri.Apr 07, 2017

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How an IoT DDoS warning system helps predict cyberattacks

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Cybercriminals are leveraging vulnerable IoT devices to create massive DDoS botnets. Researchers have devised a platform for early warning and analysis of these cyberattacks.

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IoT company bricks customer's device after negative review

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Garadget, which offers an internet-connected garage door opener, recently denied a customer access to its server after he left a negative review. Here's how to respond in a more professional manner.

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Why big vendors could ruin Blockchain by making it a centralized service

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Blockchain has huge potential, but the way it's rolling out may be limiting that potential. Curtailing the use of middlemen is key to Blockchain's success.

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IBM reveals 5 methods hackers use to steal your tax info and 6 ways to protect yourself

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Tax season is one of the most active times of the year for phishing and other cyber fraud. Here's what to look out for and how to protect your personal information.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

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.

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Japan's formal embrace of Bitcoin points to growing role of cryptocurrency in commerce

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Japan recently passed a law recognizing the cryptocurrency Bitcoin as an official form of payment. The move opens up new opportunities for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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IBM, PNC partner to get more military veterans into tech jobs

Tech Republic Security

IBM recently joined forces with PNC to expand a free nationwide training program aimed at getting US veterans into cybersecurity and data-based jobs.

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Get an inside look at the exploit infrastructure

Tech Republic Security

Ride along with operation "Stealth Faction" and cyber-firms RiskIQ and Citizen Lab to learn how organizations investigate and unmask rogue hackers.

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Video: Top 5 ways to track data breaches

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Has one of your accounts been hacked? The short answer is probably yes. Here are five ways to be sure.

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HackerOne CEO: The tech industry has some 'catching up to do' on software security

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Despite open source's promise of better security, bug bounty programs are catching fire as a way to plug security holes.

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Video: A cyber-forensics expert and former Special Agent explains the WikiLeaks cache

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Art Ehuan, Managing Director for Cyberpractice at Alvarex and Marsal, details how malware targets industrial control systems and why it's crucial business update IoT firmware.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

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.

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The real reason behind the new law for ISPs and what it means for internet users

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President Trump recently signed a law repealing FCC protections on browsing data. With protections repealed, ISPs are now allowed to sell your data to the highest bidder.

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