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The risks of preloading the HSTS protocol
Despite being designed to improve security, infosec experts have warned against preloading the HSTS protocol. Learn about the risks of preloaded HSTS with Judith Myerson.
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How an Apple DEP flaw affects MDM security
Hackers are able to enroll their devices in an organization's MDM servicer via a flaw in Apple DEP. Expert Michael Cobb explains how hackers conduct these attacks.
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Equifax breach was preventable, report finds
An Equifax breach report, based on a government investigation, blamed the incident on multiple security failures and concluded the breach was preventable.
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How a fax machine attack can compromise a network
Check Point researchers found a fax machine attack allowing attackers to access scanned documents. Discover how this is possible and how users can avoid falling victim.
Instant Download: Free Guide to Password Security
Including insights from security pros Michael Cobb, Jeremy Bergsman and Nick Lewis, gain expert advice on how to improve your password policies to keep your enterprise safe. Explore machine learning-powered techniques, how to approach mobile password management, and more.
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What you should know about supply chain cybersecurity
Both physical and cyber supply chain security are critically important. Expert Ernie Hayden outlines the recent history of supply chain defenses and what enterprises need to know.
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Microsoft vulnerability too difficult to detect
The Qihoo 360 Core Security team found a Microsoft vulnerability -- named Double Kill -- that affects applications via Office documents. Learn how this is possible with Nick Lewis.
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How the PCI SSC took on mobile point-of-sale systems
The PCI SSC developed an mPOS security standard to improve mobile payment and PIN systems. Expert Michael Cobb looks at what the requirements are and how they help.
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Microsoft BitLocker misplaces trust in SSDs for encryption
Researchers discover major manufacturers poorly implemented SSD encryption, allowing easy access to data, and Microsoft BitLocker made the issue worse.
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Risk & Repeat: Inside RSA Conference's diversity push
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at RSA Conference's diversity and inclusion initiatives and discusses what they mean for both the event and the infosec industry.
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Creative ways to earn CISSP CPEs
Who says you can't have fun while earning CPE credits to maintain your CISSP certification? Check out the top 10 creative ways to meet CISSP continuing education requirements.
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Explore the top SIEM software and vendors currently on the market to make your decision-making process just a little bit easier.
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How TLS 1.3 upgraded from TLS 1.2
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Comparing L1TF and Spectre vulnerabilities
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U.S. must do more to curb election interference threats
There's no evidence that threat actors have been able to manipulate or change vote counts in our elections, but Kevin McDonald says that doesn't mean it can't -- or won't -- happen.
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Why endpoint security tools can't detect the BYOL approach
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Reddit users socially engineered by attackers in breach
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How an Apple DEP flaw affects MDM security
Hackers are able to enroll their devices in an organization's MDM servicer via a flaw in Apple DEP. Expert Michael Cobb explains how hackers conduct these attacks.
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The risks of preloading the HSTS protocol
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How a fax machine attack can compromise a network
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How a denial-of-service vulnerability affects vendors
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How to improve detection and response in 5 steps
Consider taking these five 'deceptive' steps to make your detection and response capabilities speedier, more effective and to improve your company's security posture.
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RSA algorithm (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman)
The RSA algorithm is the basis of a cryptosystem -- a suite of cryptographic algorithms that are used for specific security services or purposes -- which enables public key encryption and is widely used to secure sensitive data, particularly when it...
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Remote access is the ability to access a computer or a network remotely through a network connection.
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Are US hacker indictments more than Justice Theater?
New hacker indictments and U.S.Treasury Department sanctions highlight the disconnect between government action and real world consequences for threat actors.Continue Reading
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Breaking down Dell's "potential cybersecurity incident" announcement
Dell provided some information about a "potential cybersecurity incident" earlier this month, but it's unclear how the company and customers should be reacting.Continue Reading
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Equifax breach was preventable, report finds
An Equifax breach report, based on a government investigation, blamed the incident on multiple security failures and concluded the breach was preventable.
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Web server threats and application attacks
New Google+ bug exposes 52.5 million users' data
Another Google Plus data exposure -- this time potentially affecting more than 52 million users -- will cause the service to be shut down four months earlier than scheduled.
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Facebook's Android app gathered call log data for years
New email messages revealed that Facebook app permissions were carefully implemented to avoid alerting users to the fact that the Android app was gathering call log and SMS data.