SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

government threat report , released this morning and titled "Rise in Mobile Phishing Credential Theft Targeting Public Sector," includes these key findings: Nearly 50% of state and local government employees are running outdated Android operating systems, exposing them to hundreds of device vulnerabilities.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

However, this shift requires a thorough understanding of the security implications and how a business can protect its data and applications. As with all technology introductions, it’s important to have clear security policies, tools, processes, and training. Watch on-demand here. How is the cloud being attacked and why?

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Network World

MAY 19, 2016

Cisco Systems has fixed four denial-of-service vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit to cause Web Security Appliance devices to stop processing traffic correctly. The devices run an operating system called Cisco AsyncOS.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

Today’s work from anywhere culture, escalating ransomware, and an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are among the trends that are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to secure network access. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been the go-to method for providing remote users secure access to the corporate network.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations and individuals seeking to enhance their digital security posture against malvertising (“malicious advertising”). Ad blockers also provide a layer of security; however, their potential impact to the traditional digital media marketing infrastructure is unknown at this time.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 25, 2022

This raises new questions about managing and operating these devices in a consistent, reliable, and secure manner. After all, you wouldn’t want your haptic glove to misbehave in the metaverse or your autonomous vehicle sensors to be hijacked by malware. Operating Systems for the edge. Secure code for the edge.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Now, let's look at some specifics.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 6, 2024

Apple has traditionally had a very restrictive policy when it comes to sideloading apps on iOS. However, the company has stated it will continue to highlight the security risks involved. If you prioritize convenience and peace of mind with Apple’s security vetting, sticking to the App Store might be the safer path.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just detected a new cyber threat from North Korea. This is malware you'll want to watch out for. According to the new CISA report , Blindingcan is a new malware strain used by malicious North Korean cyber actors. Keep operating system patches up-to-date.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.”

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 21, 2022

Aidan Steele examines how VPC sharing could potentially improve security and reduce cost. Cross-platform malware. Orca Security discusses the “Superglue” vulnerability in AWS Glue. Sander Rodenhuis wrote an article on security policies in Kubernetes. Operating Systems/Applications.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. Password encryption is the process of converting a password into a scrambled, unreadable form (also known as "hashing" ) so that it can be securely stored and transmitted.

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The Verge

APRIL 28, 2021

Apple claims Epic is trying to break the iOS platform’s vaunted safety and security for its own gain. Eric Gray, director of commerce and payments — covering the “design and operation of Apple’s payment processing policies and practices.” Scheduled for one hour examination, 30 minutes cross examination.).

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

Dan Lorenc’s article on policy and attestations does a great job of covering key concepts like signatures, attestations, and provenance. Teri Radichel uses some basketball analogies to explain why defensive (proactive) security strategies are more desirable than reactive security strategies. Operating Systems/Applications.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 9, 2022

These are worth a read if security and compliance are your jam (see here , here , here , here , here , here , and here ). Persistent malware in ESXi hypervisor environments? Chris Farris shares some tips for securing GitHub organizations. Operating Systems/Applications. See here for more details. The corny (cheesy?)

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

While large and active Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) gangs like Conti, LockBit, and BlackCat always make headlines with their operations, it's important to learn about smaller ransomware families, as they can provide insight and help us understand more about cybercrime gangs as a whole. The report was published on June 7, 2022.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

The Decipher Security podcast by Duo Security analyzes the news, explores the impact of the latest risks, and provides informative and educational material for readers intent on understanding how security affects our world. He posits that security, particularly secure software, is a value add to businesses.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

The Decipher Security podcast by Duo Security analyzes the news, explores the impact of the latest risks, and provides informative and educational material for readers intent on understanding how security affects our world. He posits that security, particularly secure software, is a value add to businesses.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

The Decipher Security podcast by Duo Security analyzes the news, explores the impact of the latest risks, and provides informative and educational material for readers intent on understanding how security affects our world. He posits that security, particularly secure software, is a value add to businesses.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

Dan Lorenc’s article on policy and attestations does a great job of covering key concepts like signatures, attestations, and provenance. Teri Radichel uses some basketball analogies to explain why defensive (proactive) security strategies are more desirable than reactive security strategies. Operating Systems/Applications.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 29, 2022

Enterprises are rapidly moving to a cloud-first strategy, one that will deliver operational and security improvements across their entire IT estate. One of the biggest areas for malware and security risk to exist is in legacy apps, especially older homegrown apps without proper documentation. Security by design.

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The Verge

MAY 27, 2021

We’ve known for a while that Apple isn’t going to make iMessage available outside of iOS devices, but this trial showed exactly how thoroughly Apple has considered expanding iMessage into other operating systems — and exactly why the company doesn’t want to. 8] Apple is still worried about malware downloads on the Mac.

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Galido

AUGUST 4, 2017

The basic components of a hosting plan are the servers, operating systems, and the requisite software used for running websites. These additional management services may include a control panel, SSH access, automated backups, malware scanning and removal, status monitoring, security sweeps, automated software updates, and much more.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

What’s their refund policy and free trial policy? What’s their refund policy, if any, when the trial period has ended? As websites are commonly hacked and breached, backups, in addition to security, are an important element for deciding on which host to go with. Enhanced Security. Improved security.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 13, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Critical infrastructure forms the fabric of our society, providing power for our homes and businesses, fuel for our vehicles, and medical services that preserve human health. Regulatory compliance.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of information security, the principle of Least Privilege stands out as the cornerstone of safeguarding sensitive data. Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In a few minutes I’m going to talk to a pentester who’s written a book that can help take your current skills as a sys admin and security engineer and turn them into skills needed to become a great digital pentester. You want to see if they can penetrate your security, and cause it to break in some way. I mean really?

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In a few minutes I’m going to talk to a pentester who’s written a book that can help take your current skills as a sys admin and security engineer and turn them into skills needed to become a great digital pentester. You want to see if they can penetrate your security, and cause it to break in some way. I mean really?

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Vox

AUGUST 20, 2020

Apple may also decide to change its App Store policies to avoid more lawsuits and payouts. This includes peace of mind, as requiring consumers to download apps directly from the App Store helps the company ensure they meet certain standards and are secure — which is especially important when it comes to things like credit card information.

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A Screw's Loose

APRIL 8, 2013

Quickly though, they start to push back against the corporate policies that exist. It is a lot easier to win users over to your side of security and common sense when you make the issue about them. print Tagged as: BYOD , Enterprise Mobility , Enterprise Strategy , Security. I would add the the policy should not be too onerous.

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CTOvision

AUGUST 4, 2014

the market leader for user protection against advanced cybersecurity threats through the use of secure virtual containers, today announced updates to the Invincea platform with the general availability of FreeSpace™ 4.0 Security and usability go hand-in-hand in order to fully operationalize endpoint security. The FreeSpace 4.0

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 23, 2023

The spread of convergence Convergence is important to reducing cybersecurity complexity because it brings together the network and its security infrastructure into a single layer. We predict that the convergence of networking and security will continue to expand to more areas.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing, the operators of the Ryuk ransomware smell opportunity. Security researchers say the Ryuk gang is unleashing an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks against U.S. Here is how to mitigate your risk: [link] — Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (@CISAgov).

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The VM is given its own operating system and resources, but they are all contained within the host computer. Each application runs in its own sandboxed environment, which helps to prevent conflicts and improve security.

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Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 23, 2020

My list of links and articles from around the web seems to be a bit heavy on security-related topics this time. I recently stumbled across this utility to help protect your macOS-based system against persistent malware. Here’s an interesting read: the story of some security researchers who hacked on Apple for three months.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While digital voting systems are more secure today, what about the larger ecosystem, starting from the moment you register until your vote is counted? Who’s keeping those systems secure? It also lead to even more testing of election system devices in other states.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While digital voting systems are more secure today, what about the larger ecosystem, starting from the moment you register until your vote is counted? Who’s keeping those systems secure? It also lead to even more testing of election system devices in other states.

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