Sat.Aug 06, 2016 - Fri.Aug 12, 2016

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Google makes Gmail safer with new security warnings to fight phishing

Tech Republic Security

On Wednesday, Google announced security warnings that display if an email sender is authenticated, in its latest initiative to welcome business users to the app platform.

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Case Study: LEGIT_00004

ForAllSecure

LEGIT_00004 was a challenge from Defcon CTF that implemented a file system in memory. The intended bug was a tricky memory leak that the challenge author didn't expect Mayhem to get. However, Mayhem found an unintended null-byte overwrite bug that it leveraged to gain arbitrary code execution. We heard that other teams noticed this bug, but thought it would too hard to deal with.

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Impact of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on Adequacy and 5 Tips to Weather the Changes

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Recent media coverage has brought to light the internal deliberations of the Government of Canada regarding the possible impact of […].

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The Hacking Teams: who they are, what they want, and how they hack

Tech Republic Security

Using remote malware, keyloggers, and DDoS attacks, hacking is a collaborative enterprise, and the sinister six can knock you offline and swipe your data.

Hacking 114
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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Why haven't we seen the smartphone security apocalypse in iPhone and Android yet?

Tech Republic Security

Mobile phones present a ripe attack vector for hackers, but so far we've avoided the nightmares of Windows 95. Is it just a matter of time?

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Rio Olympics 2016: How to keep your employees safe from the biggest scams at the summer games

Tech Republic Security

As hackers target Olympic fans with phishing, ransomware, and other attacks, companies must ensure employees know cybersecurity best practices to avoid becoming a victim.

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Bitcoin & Blockchain, Attorneys at Law: One firm's big switch

Tech Republic Security

International law firm Steptoe & Johnson expanded its blockchain practice to help clients in all industries manage Bitcoin in their businesses.

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Android Security Bulletin August 2016: What you need to know

Tech Republic Security

The Android Security Bulletin for August 2016 includes only one Critical issue, and a few issues marked High and Moderate. Get the highlights, and learn how to find out if your device is up to date.

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Safety first: The best use of the public cloud for analytics apps and data

Tech Republic Security

If concerns about data breaches have kept your organization from using the public cloud, read about use cases in which these worries should be a thing of the past.

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Why Tor and privacy may no longer be synonymous

Tech Republic Security

Two academic researchers at Northeastern University have found weaknesses in Tor that indicates the potential for exploits of the platform.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.

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Mayhem Wins DARPA CGC

ForAllSecure

Mayhem is a fully autonomous system for finding and fixing computer security vulnerabilities.On Thursday, August 4, 2016, Mayhem competed in the historical DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge against other computers in a fully automatic hacking contest.and won. The team walked away with $2 million dollars, which ForAllSecure will use to continue its mission to automatically check the world's software for exploitable bugs.

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Case Study: LEGIT_00004

ForAllSecure

LEGIT_00004 was a challenge from Defcon CTF that implemented a file system in memory. The intended bug was a tricky memory leak that the challenge author didn't expect Mayhem to get. However, Mayhem found an unintended null-byte overwrite bug that it leveraged to gain arbitrary code execution. We heard that other teams noticed this bug, but thought it would too hard to deal with.

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CASE STUDY: LEGIT_00004

ForAllSecure

LEGIT_00004 was a challenge from Defcon CTF that implemented a file system in memory. The intended bug was a tricky memory leak that the challenge author didn't expect Mayhem to get. However, Mayhem found an unintended null-byte overwrite bug that it leveraged to gain arbitrary code execution. We heard that other teams noticed this bug, but thought it would too hard to deal with.

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Case Study: LEGIT_00004

ForAllSecure

LEGIT_00004 was a challenge from Defcon CTF that implemented a file system in memory. The intended bug was a tricky memory leak that the challenge author didn't expect Mayhem to get. However, Mayhem found an unintended null-byte overwrite bug that it leveraged to gain arbitrary code execution. We heard that other teams noticed this bug, but thought it would too hard to deal with.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Mayhem Wins DARPA CGC

ForAllSecure

Mayhem is a fully autonomous system for finding and fixing computer security vulnerabilities.On Thursday, August 4, 2016, Mayhem competed in the historical DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge against other computers in a fully automatic hacking contest.and won. The team walked away with $2 million dollars, which ForAllSecure will use to continue its mission to automatically check the world's software for exploitable bugs.

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MAYHEM WINS DARPA CGC

ForAllSecure

Mayhem is a fully autonomous system for finding and fixing computer security vulnerabilities.On Thursday, August 4, 2016, Mayhem competed in the historical DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge against other computers in a fully automatic hacking contest.and won. The team walked away with $2 million dollars, which ForAllSecure will use to continue its mission to automatically check the world's software for exploitable bugs.

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Mayhem Wins DARPA CGC

ForAllSecure

Mayhem is a fully autonomous system for finding and fixing computer security vulnerabilities.On Thursday, August 4, 2016, Mayhem competed in the historical DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge against other computers in a fully automatic hacking contest.and won. The team walked away with $2 million dollars, which ForAllSecure will use to continue its mission to automatically check the world's software for exploitable bugs.

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