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5 signs we're finally getting our act together on security

Network World

The high-water line in information security gets higher each year. Although that kind of malware has been around for years, the current model of encrypting user files to hold data hostage came about just recently. Infections quadrupled in 2016, with the FBI estimating an average of 4,000 attacks a day.

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Cybersecurity: Is AI Ready for Primetime In Cyber Defense?

CTOvision

Analysts believe that most malware goes undetected from 100-250+ days. What if machines could detect malware early in the kill chain? Analysts estimate up to 40% of machines on our networks are infected with malware. Malware is a big problem for analysts. A Recipe for Teaching Computers to Identify Malware.

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The BYOD Problem

Cloud Musings

To an employer, however, that smart device is nothing more than a dagger posed to rip apart every shred of corporate security. This reality of modern business was highlighted by the Information Security Community on LinkedIn through their 2016 Spotlight Report on “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD).

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Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019

Galido

Techvibes was founded in 2002 by President and Editor-in-Chief Robert Lewis and in June 2016 it was acquired by technology consulting firm, Konrad Group. They offer useful relevant topics on security for various platforms. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Help Net Security. Malwarebytes.

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Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019

Galido

Techvibes was founded in 2002 by President and Editor-in-Chief Robert Lewis and in June 2016 it was acquired by technology consulting firm, Konrad Group. They offer useful relevant topics on security for various platforms. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Help Net Security. Malwarebytes.

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Top Tech Websites 2019

Galido

Techvibes was founded in 2002 by President and Editor-in-Chief Robert Lewis and in June 2016 it was acquired by technology consulting firm, Konrad Group. They offer useful relevant topics on security for various platforms. Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Help Net Security. Malwarebytes.

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Teenager Hacks Uber by Social Engineering an Employee

SecureWorld News

The motivation for breaching Uber, the hacker said, is because the company had weak security systems in place and that drivers should receive higher pay. In 2016, the company experienced a breach that resulted in information for 57 million drivers and riders being exposed.