Tech Republic Security
MARCH 29, 2017
Congress has voted to repeal restrictions preventing ISPs from gathering and selling your browsing data and other personal info. Here's how you can protect yourself.
The Falcon's View
MARCH 30, 2017
In a moment of introspection last night, it occurred to me that working from home tends to amplify any perceived slight or sources of negativity. Most of my "human" interactions are online only, which - for this extrovert - means my energy is derived from whatever "interaction" I have online in Twitter, Facebook, email, Slack, etc. It turns out that this can be highly problematic.
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Scary Beasts Security
MARCH 29, 2017
Overview Robust evidence existed for the presence of a memory corruption based RCE (remote code execution) on box.com servers. The most likely explanation for the evidence presented is the usage of an old ImageMagick which has known vulnerabilities, combined with lack of configuration lockdown. It's hard to be sure, though: see the section on the Box response below.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 29, 2017
Stagnant wages, high demands, and poor work/life balance compound the skills gap for security practitioners. Here's how your company can better recruit and retain them.
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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
MARCH 28, 2017
A new solution from IBM Trusteer automates website classification and can help label phishing websites 250% faster than traditional methods.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 31, 2017
The UN Cybersecurity Repository is a massive index of cyber-criminal case law and lessons learned used to train law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges.
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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 29, 2017
Cybercriminals compromised more than 4 billion records last year, including credit cards, passwords, health information, and business documents. Here's how to stay safe.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2017
If you're looking for an easy way to encrypt directories in Linux, here's an introduction to eCryptfs. Mount an encrypted directory, add data, and unmount the directory. Data secured.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 27, 2017
Android smartphones and Internet of Things devices are increasingly at risk of attack, according to a new Nokia report. Here's how to keep your business safe.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 31, 2017
Verizon's impending release of a new app launcher for Android called AppFlash has some privacy experts worried, as the launcher collects a lot of personal information for advertising.
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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
MARCH 30, 2017
New laws being considered in the EU would force internet companies to provide police with access to encrypted data from consumers on internet messaging apps.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 28, 2017
A House vote on federal rules regarding broadband privacy could put your web browsing history at stake, allowing ISPs to sell your information to advertisers.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 27, 2017
If you're looking for the simplest route to email encryption, SecureMyEmail might be the answer.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 28, 2017
Live from the X-Force Command Center IBM's VP of Threat Intelligence Caleb Barlow explains how AI can fight off hackers, and details why and how your company should run data breach response drills.
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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
MARCH 28, 2017
Android devices account for a vast majority of mobile malware infections. Could you be at risk?
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 30, 2017
Republicans in Congress just voted to strip away guidelines protecting web browsing data for consumers, in a landmark victory for ISPs including AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast.
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