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Naturally Better Security: Leveraging the power of nature to enhance Internet security

CTOvision

Nature is now providing engineers with the missing link that can help with the most vexing challenge of our age: enabling both security and functionality in our interconnected IT systems. The escalation of these attacks in 2016 is raising fears that cyberattacks against electoral systems will threaten democracy itself.

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Protecting Against the Increasing Malvertising Threat

CTOvision

This article increases awareness for organizations and individuals seeking to enhance their digital security posture against malvertising (“malicious advertising”). Notable Examples: In December 2016, ESET researchers identified the ‘ Stegano ’ campaign (which dates back to 2014). Crystal Lister. Malvertising has proven to be stealthy.

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Federal cyber incidents grew an astounding 1,300% between 2006 and 2015

Network World

More on Network World: Network security weaknesses plague federal agencies + “Federal information systems and networks are inherently at risk. Compounding the risk, systems used by federal agencies are often riddled with security vulnerabilities—both known and unknown.

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Alleged China-Tied Hackers Are Targeting Telecommunications Sector

SecureWorld News

Since 2016, this cybercrime organization has been building customized tools to invade the world's telecommunications sector. In the investigation, it was uncovered that LightBasin put energy towards Linux and Solaris systems, avoiding the more robust monitoring systems by Windows. ".

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CyberX assesses industrial environments for cyber risks, provides continuous monitoring

Network World

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) received reports of 59 cyber incidents at energy facilities in 2016. Security specialists believe this number is quite conservative, considering that energy companies aren’t required to report cyberattacks to DHS. This column is available in a weekly newsletter called IT Best Practices.

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(Lack of) Patch Management Highlighted in US Congress

Cloud Musings

Equifax also waited a week to scan its network for apps that remained vulnerable. [1] Patch management is the process of identifying, acquiring, installing, and verifying patches for products and systems. A process to identify vulnerabilities in hardware, operating systems, and applications.

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WikiLeaks' CIA document dump shows agency can compromise Android, TVs

Network World

WikiLeaks has released more than 8,700 documents it says come from the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence, with some of the leaks saying the agency had 24 "weaponized" and previously undisclosed exploits for the Android operating system as of 2016. National Security Agency, U.K.