Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the blockchain, the innovative technology that powers Bitcoin, Litecoin, and other cryptocurrencies.

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Cryptocurrency Technology 167

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

On September 13, 2016, the New York Department of Financial Services introduced a new rule that would require banks, insurance […].

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Financial Services Insurance Banking Cybersecurity 40

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Yahoo recently confirmed that a suspected breach in 2014 affected hundreds of millions of users, and was believed to be carried out by a 'state-sponsored actor.

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Data breaches Accountability 161

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

A new report from Check Point claims that the average day in an enterprise organization is rife with malware and malicious applications.

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Malware 159

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Ransomware is a fast-growing digital threat. Cybersecurity expert Mark Turnage explains how companies large and small can find data on the Dark Web and protect themselves from an attack.

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Healthcare Ransomware Cybersecurity 136

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

With the help of cryptologist Dr. Giuseppe Ateniese, Accenture has discovered a way to edit blockchains. Bitcoin enthusiasts can relax: It has a completely different use.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The encryption we take for granted as being uncrackable would have a limited shelf-life in the quantum age, says a security expert.

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Encryption 155

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Cybersecurity expert Tim Bandos reveals which political party is most vulnerable, common hacking techniques, and what companies can learn from watching how the DNC and RNC respond to cyberthreats.

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Cybersecurity Hacking 128

Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Google recently released its new messaging app, Allo. Here are the security and productivity features that professionals will find useful.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Why would the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) be remotely interested in old video games and software? Keep reading to find out.

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Software Technology 127

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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.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Storage has long been centralized and inherently insecure. Blockchain may be able to change that.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you manage multiple MySQL servers and want a simplified means of logging in, see how to use the new passwordless authentication feature.

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Authentication 113