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Activision Hack Exposes Employee Data and 'Call of Duty' Information

SecureWorld News

The news was first reported by cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground, which posted screenshots of data purportedly stolen from the company. The hacker reportedly tricked an employee into providing a two-factor authentication code delivered via SMS, which allowed them to access the Slack channel.

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2014 Trusted Cyber Collaboration Workshop: 24-26 Sep in Crystal City VA

CTOvision

If you are or have been involved in enterprise grade cyber security you know the importance of collaboration among trusted teams of professionals. One of the most virtuous groups enhancing the ability to execute on trusted collaboration is the TSCP: The Transglobal Secure Collaboration Participation (TSCP). By Bob Gourley.

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Moving beyond usernames and passwords

CIO Business Intelligence

In recent months, you may have noticed an uptick in two-factor and multi-factor authentication prompts, which are being used to verify consumer and business accounts. Already, this year has proven to be full of corporate security exploits. Implementing multi-factor authentication. Cyber hacks in 2022.

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Women in Cybersecurity Delaware Valley

SecureWorld News

Nancy Hunter co-founded the Philadelphia Women and Cybersecurity group and currently serves as president and board chair of the Delaware Valley affiliate of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). At Comcast as a DevSecOps Transformation Coach, she fosters continuous improvement and sustained adoption of Secure Development Lifecycle practices.

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The anatomy of a Facebook account heist

Vox

While many people might think of Russian state-sponsored hacking groups when it comes to infiltrating social media platforms, there’s actually a global network of hackers participating in an underground economy where things like Facebook and Instagram accounts are commodities. Exactly how hackers go after legitimate accounts varies.

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The chaotic and cinematic MGM casino hack, explained

Vox

In this case, it appears that publicly available information and persuasive phone manner were enough to give the hackers all they needed to get into MGM’s systems and create what is likely to be some very expensive havoc that will hurt both the resort chain and many of its guests. Ransomware attacks aren’t unusual these days.

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Guidance Software Federal Summit 6 March 2014

CTOvision

Recognized as a pioneer in the field of classified information protection, Mr. Bigman developed technical measures and procedures to manage the nation’s most sensitive secrets. Bigman worked in every area of information and data security, the last fifteen years as the Agency’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

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