Tech Republic Security
JULY 31, 2017
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a law prohibiting the use of VPNs, while Apple pulled VPN apps from the Chinese App Store. Here is how business travelers can respond.
NopSec
AUGUST 2, 2017
Antivirus software is one of the oldest and the most ever present security control against malware and various types of malicious software. It’s historically focused on blocking viruses, then eventually evolved into blocking all sort of other malware. “I have antivirus so I’m covered” used have some legitimate weight to it. Lately, however, attacks have been growing more sophisticated, specifically trying to stay under the radar using administrator toolkits and evading virus signatures to bypass
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The Falcon's View
AUGUST 2, 2017
Folks: Please stop calling every soup-to-nuts, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink security job a "security architect" role. It's harmful to the industry and it's doing you no favors trying to find the right resources. In fact, please stop posting these "one role does everything security under the sun" positions altogether. It's hurting your recruitment efforts, and it makes it incredibly difficult to find positions that are a good fit.
Spinone
JULY 31, 2017
Research at Google presented a study on the ransomware ecosystem recently. The research talks about a variety of popular topics such as the flow of ransom payments from a victim to a hacker and also ways to exchange bitcoins, either by purchasing them or cashing them out. The study also uses graphs to show annual incomes of Locky , Cerber and WannaCry malwares, and the rise of Ransomware as a service , where anyone can become a hacker.
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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
AUGUST 4, 2017
As the IoT market booms, it's essential your company develops long-term cybersecurity solutions. These tips will help you prepare.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2017
Phishing continues to be a problem, and attacks are moving away from the email inbox. A new report found that iOS is the biggest target, with most attacks coming from game apps.
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Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2017
A recent survey of infosec professionals, conducted by Cylance, found that many believe artificial intelligence will soon be used to conduct cyberattacks.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 2, 2017
For SMBs, deploying a secure, integrated, and mobile collaborative working environment that doesn't break the bank is nearly impossible. Microsoft 365 is designed to make it not only possible, but easy.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 3, 2017
Penetration testing company Cymulate can attack your network from multiple vectors, but what really matters is how you use the results to improve your security.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2017
Firewall management can be a complicated and risky process if not performed carefully. Here are five tips to help you build a successful strategy.
Advertiser: Revenera
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
AUGUST 2, 2017
In 2017, Q2 saw a DDoS attack that lasted 277 hours, according to a new report from Kaspersky Lab. Here's how to keep your company safe.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2017
Internet users have few options when it comes to online privacy. Tor is one of them, but researchers at Princeton say there are problems. Find out what they are, and how they could be fixed.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2017
MWR InfoSecurity recently found that a particular physical exploit can be used to install a certain piece of malware to leverage the microphone on Amazon's Alexa-powered home speaker.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 2, 2017
Joel Benavides, Senior Director Global Legal and Advocacy at cloud data host Box, explains how the General Data Protection Regulation will impact cloud-stored data.
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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
AUGUST 3, 2017
Mobile phishing is on the rise, and most of it is targeting iOS. It's also moving away from your inbox and into apps, where it's much harder to catch.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2017
There will soon be 50 billion IoT in the market. Lastwall CEO Karl Holmqvist, and Global Cybersecurity Summit organizer Ryan Brack explain why cybersecurity solutions require long-term planning.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 31, 2017
Britain's Home Secretary Amber Rudd is traveling to Silicon Valley, where she is expected to meet with leaders from firms such as YouTube, to discuss tackling extremist content online.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 2, 2017
A new bill introduced by the senate would require IoT products used by government entities to meet standards for patchability, password management, and more.
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
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
AUGUST 1, 2017
Blockchain4EU will spend this year uncovering uses for blockchains and other Distributed Ledger Technologies beyond their use in cryptocurrencies.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2017
Malware, mobile, and phishing attacks top the list of business security concerns, according to a new report from Webroot.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 2, 2017
There is a lot of money to be gained by attacking corporate systems, but not all attackers are motivated by money. To best way to stay secure is to understand what attackers want, say Lastwall CEO Karl Holmqvist and Global Cybersecurity Summit organizer Ryan Brack.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 31, 2017
Ukraine's power grid, railways, and national election system have all recently been attacked. Karl Holmqvist, CEO of Lastwall and Ryan Brack, Organizer of the Global Cybersecurity Summit explain the lessons every company should learn about cyberwar.
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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
AUGUST 1, 2017
Ukraine is a hotspot for cyberattacks and there's a lot companies can learn from the country's experience in cyberwar.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 31, 2017
The Swedish Transport Agency outsourced IT work to third parties without mandating security clearance for staff, leading other nations to access sensitive government data.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2017
It might not be outside hackers, or even those currently employed, that are your biggest risk. It's more likely someone who was recently fired and has a grudge.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 2, 2017
Firefox recently announced a host of new pilot experiments aiming to make the browser simpler, faster, and safer to use, especially in the enterprise.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 31, 2017
Want to disappear from the internet? It's not easy, but there are steps you can take to minimize your presence.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 31, 2017
If you're looking for an Android browser that makes blocking trackers and clearing your history, look no further than Firefox Focus. Here's how to install it.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 1, 2017
Camera models from Shenzhen Neo Electronics are vulnerable to cyber attacks, according to security firm Bitdefender.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 31, 2017
Researchers recently discovered a method of hacking Amazon Echoes in order to capture all the audio it hears and stream it anywhere the attacker wants.
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.
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