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CIOs Have To Treat Social Media With Care

The Accidental Successful CIO

Hackers can learn a lot from a CIO’s social media Image Credit: Blogtrepreneur Every person with the CIO job knows what social media is. In fact, we all probably have Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media accounts. However, it turns out that there is a downside to social media that we may not be aware of.

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Omni Hotels was hit by point-of-sale malware

Network World

Omni Hotels & Resorts has reported that point-of-sale systems at some of its properties were hit by malware targeting payment card information. The malware was designed to collect certain payment card information, including cardholder name, credit/debit card number, security code and expiration date,” Omni said. “The

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FBI Warns Against 'Juice Jacking' at Public Charging Stations

SecureWorld News

No charging station is safe, apparently, as the FBI is warning travelers looking to charge their devices in airports, hotels, and coffee shops that "juice jacking" is a thing—as bad actors are using public chargers and even free cables and charging plugs to infect phones and other devices with malware.

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What to Know About Enterprise Travel Security

SecureWorld News

Devices that are left unattended at airports and other crowded locations—such as bus stops and other transit hubs, hotel lobbies, or cafes—are vulnerable to theft and can be a major security risk. Various common scams used to steal valuables can help hackers deliver a malware payload or access an employee's device.

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Traveling (Part 2) - A Screw's Loose

A Screw's Loose

I have found them invaluable when looking for the address of a hotel, finding a confirmation number or just figuring out how to get around as many of them provide local maps in the app. I can call for a car to the hotel or wherever I need to go in a lot of cities now. Always look for a safe in your hotel room. Tags Applications.

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Like a Spy Movie: How Russia Hacked Its Olympic Enemies

SecureWorld News

A post from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center offered few details, however, SecureWorld has uncovered a trail of deceit, lies, and social engineering which Russia used against its Olympic enemies around the time of a prior Olympics. researched victim details to prepare for social engineering. Here is the story.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Real World Criminals Online

ForAllSecure

Find out what Daniel looks for and how he does digital forensics using social media and other open source resources. While I produced this episode, a 21 year old Massachusetts National Guard airman is alleged to have photographed and distributed copies of classified US Military material on Discord, a social media site. You find clues.