Sat.Oct 08, 2016 - Fri.Oct 14, 2016

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2017 cybercrime trends: Expect a fresh wave of ransomware and IoT hacks

Tech Republic Security

This year companies were rocked by over 90 million cyberattacks. In 2017 the number could double. Cybersecurity expert Sameer Dixit explains how new innovation leads to increased vulnerability.

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Metasploit eyeing Linux and usability improvements; iOS support uncertain

Tech Republic Security

Metasploit owner Rapid7 is working on making its penetration testing software easier to use, more welcoming for Linux-based techniques, and a better partner to network security controls.

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Android Security Bulletin October 2016: What you need to know

Tech Republic Security

For the first time in a long time, there are zero Critical issues affecting the MediaServer in the Android Security Bulletin. Get the highlights of the October 2016 bulletin.

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The real reason companies don't take security seriously: Their money isn't on the line

Tech Republic Security

Today a company's investors don't feel the pain of security breaches, but customers do. In order for security to improve, that needs to change.

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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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Security revenues to pass $100B by 2020, says new report

Tech Republic Security

According to IDC's new Worldwide Semiannual Security Spending Guide, revenues from from security products will grow at twice the rate of traditional IT spending growth.

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