Tech Republic Security
MARCH 13, 2017
Codified Security's research found backdoors that could lead to stolen customer information and worse: They could give hackers access to developer's servers and computers as well.
Andrew Hay
MARCH 17, 2017
Of all the cybersecurity threats out there, one consistently strikes a nerve: ransomware. Maybe it’s because being held for ransom is so personal, or perhaps it’s the fact that you’re totally frozen out of your … The post We have your data: how to fight ransomware appeared first on DataGravity Blog.
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NopSec
MARCH 16, 2017
Blind assumptions about online security are not the only assumptions that demand attention in the cybersecurity industry today. An article NopSec published late last year (“ Your Money or Your File(s)! “) opens with a familiar image of the popular face of “ransom” in western society’s 80s culture: “A bad person with a foreign accent would kidnap the loved one(s) of a square-jawed, wealthy protagonist and demand a large sum of money for their safe return.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 15, 2017
Ransomware experienced explosive growth last year, with businesses and individuals losing more than $1 billion to retrieve their encrypted information.
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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 13, 2017
As cyber attacks continue to make headlines, more IT professionals are undergoing security training and assessments, paid for by their employers, according to a new report.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 13, 2017
More than 63 million LinkedIn users employ common passwords, or reuse passwords, putting them at risk for cyber attacks. Here's how to protect your company.
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Tech Republic Security
MARCH 16, 2017
A recent study from NetApp examined the growing use of hybrid cloud infrastructure in Europe, noting that storage and backup were the most listed use cases.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 16, 2017
For some businesses, serving up websites via HTTPS is a must-have. Here's how to configure secure http Apache on CentOS.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 15, 2017
Cybersecurity researchers from the University of Michigan used sound waves to trick accelerometers and gain backdoor access into systems.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 14, 2017
Lots of IT professionals crosstrained and certified in cybersecurity last year, but that raises a question: Are people seeking out cybersecurity or are they being drafted into the role?
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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 14, 2017
Lynn Lucas, CMO of Veritas Technologies, spoke with TechRepublic about how businesses are trying to get to the cloud quickly, and find new ways to manage their data in the cloud.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 13, 2017
Egnyte's Ronen Vengosh spoke with TechRepublic about why companies need to understand their use case and goals, and consider policy enforcement in file sharing.
Andrew Hay
MARCH 17, 2017
We’re back with this week’s edition of “Weekend Reading.” Below are some of the data stories from this week that you just can’t miss. I know that I found each of them beneficial (and equally … The post Weekend reading: Friday, March 17, 2017 appeared first on DataGravity Blog.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 14, 2017
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University in Israel have developed a new technique to combat cyber attacks, which they say can protect against any attack carried out through internet photo and video.
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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.
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