Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 10, 2017
Ransom is the top motivation behind cyber attacks, according to a report from Radware, and IT professionals are most concerned about data loss. Here's what you need to know.
NopSec
JANUARY 12, 2017
Each year, NopSec conducts a survey of IT and cybersecurity professionals to glean a snapshot of the current state of vulnerability risk management and the outlook for VRM(Vulnerability Risk Management) in the coming year. This survey lets us take the pulse of security professionals across different types of businesses and at varying levels in their organizations, and provides some benchmarking figures for infosec teams who want to know how the maturity of their VRM programs compare.
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Spinone
JANUARY 10, 2017
Today, many people use Google Drive to store personal and working documents. Google Drive Backup and Recovery software is the best solution for keeping your data safe. Google Drive Advantages All of your documents are always available, no matter where or when a great idea has visited you. Whether you are at work, home or on the go, you can write new or edit existing documents and share them with colleagues.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 11, 2017
A dramatic spike in malicious email code that monitors user behavior used in phishing attacks has cost business over $3 billion in recent years. Learn how to discover who's snooping on your email.
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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
JANUARY 9, 2017
A slew of MongoDB databases were recently wiped, with attackers demanding Bitcoin payment in exchange for the data, as tracked by Norwegian developer Niall Merrigan and ethical hacker Victor Gevers.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 12, 2017
New World Hackers claimed responsibility for the Dyn botnet attack. One of the group's database experts explains how he attacks networks, what happens to stolen data, and the mindset of a hacker.
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Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 9, 2017
Securing privacy and data on mobile devices is always a tricky proposition, but with the right combination of settings, apps, and care, iOS users can feel safer.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 13, 2017
Hackers have taken records of customer information and technical resources from Cellebrite, an organization which sells hardware designed to extract data from secured smartphones.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 11, 2017
Police in Arkansas want to access an alleged murderer's Amazon Echo recordings, raising new privacy issues around the Internet of Things.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 12, 2017
IBM Watson Health and the FDA recently signed a research initiative looking at ways to leverage the blockchain to safely share sensitive health data, starting with oncology records.
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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
JANUARY 13, 2017
Password managers are convenient, affordable, and essential to secure your accounts. How do you lock down your sensitive business and personal data?
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 9, 2017
Cyberweapons, personal data, and corporate secrets are all available on the Dark Web. But where and how is stolen data bought and sold? Our expert hacker lists some of the top illicit online markets.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 11, 2017
Microsoft dials back data collection in its flagship OS but one privacy watchdog is still assessing whether the changes go far enough.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 10, 2017
Browsers and search engines are starting to expect HTTPS connections. Here are some tips for ensuring that your site is compatible, safe and secure.
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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
JANUARY 13, 2017
Windows Hello is now found on almost 100 biometric-enabled devices. Here are some of the most interesting options for using the platform.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 10, 2017
Driven by gigabit ethernet, the Personal Internet of Things is breaking open new markets but might also allow hackers into your home. Cybersecurity experts explain how you might be vulnerable.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 11, 2017
Developers just want to 'get stuff done,' but may be putting their enterprise data at risk in the process. Here's why.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 11, 2017
Google recently unveiled its Cloud Key Management Service in beta, which aims to be a scalable solution for management and auditing of encryption keys.
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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
JANUARY 9, 2017
BlackBerry's QNX team is preparing to make connected cars and autonomous vehicles highly secure by using virtualization and advanced software. We caught up with the team at CES 2017.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 7, 2017
The Internet of Things is arguably the biggest trend of CES 2017, but it's also a massive security risk. BlackBerry's Chief Security Officer explains how it can mitigate the IoT cybersecurity threat.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 10, 2017
A forthcoming feature that lets users pause updates to Windows 10 for up to 35 days won't be universally available.
Spinone
JANUARY 7, 2017
Today, we are going to explore the damage that Ransomware brings and guide you how to ensure effective Ransomware protection. The Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) conducted an in-depth study about the virus CryptoWall version 3 (CW3). So, we are sharing their analysis and publishing excerpts of the CryptoWall report: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and subsequently demands payment in return for the key that can decrypt the said files.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 11, 2017
Cybersecurity prevention efforts should not trump response capabilities. Experts at NIST spell out four steps to recovering from a cyberattack.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 12, 2017
US President-elect Donald Trump will look to former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani to share insight and expertise on private sector cybersecurity issues.
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