Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Gartner predicts that 2017 will see 8.4 billion connected devices in use worldwide. Here's how enterprise users can protect their IoT devices against security breaches.
NopSec
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. As we look forward into 2017 cyber attacks , information security teams have to think like hackers in order to stay ahead of the challenges to come.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
This week, Google warned developers whose apps collect sensitive user data, but do not include a privacy policy, that their apps are at risk of removal from the Play Store on March 15.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Clearing your cache and cookies can often be a simple fix for some common web performance issues. Here's how to do it in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Opera.
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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
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
There are currently 1 million open cybersecurity jobs across the globe. Four out of 12 tech experts say they experienced difficulties finding skilled security staff in the past year.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
As IoT goes mainstream Mirai-style denial-of-service botnet attacks are escalating, and hackers are targeting health care companies, financial services, and the government.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Over-the-air software updates for cars is a security risk. Researchers who developed an open source software update framework for cars are asking security experts to help find flaws in its code.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Cybercriminals use social networking outlets to tailor their social engineering attacks, increasing their chance of success. A solution is in the works to mitigate the effects of these threats.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
A recent Kaspersky Lab report detailed a targeted attack of 'invisible' malware that utilizes legitimate software to hide in server memory. Here's what you need to know.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
If you're ready to take your Ubuntu Server security to the next level, read these five quick tips.
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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
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
The potentially dangerous and harmful implications of biases programmed in algorithms need to be addressed and possibly regulated. Who can we trust to oversee such regulations?
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
A recent ad for retail giant Amazon in Google's search results directed users to a Windows support scam. And it might not be the first time this has happened.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
Has SELinux got you down by blocking your apps or causing general havoc? Instead of disabling it, discover how to use the SELinux Alert Browser to solve those problems.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
LinkedIn can be just as essential as Facebook if you need to network for business. Here's how to keep your account safe with two-factor authentication.
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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
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Cybercriminals are just waiting to strike, even in places you might not expect. Here are 5 cybercrime vectors to be aware of.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
If you want to encrypt messages on Android, check out these four options for achieving that goal.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
The best cyber-defence policies are holistic and make security a company-wide responsibility. Cisco's Trust Strategy Officer Anthony Grieco explains how to teach your team to think like a cybersecurity expert.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
President Obama announced Thursday the creation of a new federal CISO position. Find out who was appointed and what they'll be doing.
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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
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Apple's App Transport Security, or ATS, was designed to solve this common problem, but it continues to be an issue.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Securing your MySQL installation isn't difficult. Find out how to easily harden MySQL with one command.
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