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Unraveling the truth behind the DDoS attack from electric toothbrushes

Security Affairs

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GUEST ESSAY: Now more than ever, companies need to proactively promote family Online Safety

The Last Watchdog

However, the sudden and drastic shift to work-from-home and schooling-from-home settings has changed the ball game. It has become strategically important for them to promote best security practices in home settings, including the training of children. Cybersecurity education for kids is therefore a smart investment.

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This Identity Management Day, Go BIG or Go HOME!

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This Identity Management Day, Go BIG or Go HOME! Passwordless, which was already becoming a boardroom topic, has now gotten a new impetus because of the mandates on phishing-resistant MFA on one side; and novel concepts like FIDO passkeys on the other. So, be identity smart and be cyber smart!

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Guarding Against Digital Phantoms: Avoid Cybersecurity Nightmares!

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

CISA Topics: The Protective Incantation The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offered a suite of protective measures that are the equivalent of a spell to ward off digital malevolence: Implement Passwordless Strong Authentication: Robust authentication is a critical component in bolstering cybersecurity.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: #BeCyberSmart

Collibra

BeCyberSmart,” a topic that feels even more timely while many of us are working from home. . As NCSAM reminds us, it is important to be smart, stay alert and recognize these attacks as soon as possible. This year’s theme is “Do Your Part. New cybersecurity threats. Tips to #BeCyberSmart .

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Episode 107: What’s Hot at Black Hat & does DHS need its new Risk Management Center?

The Security Ledger

» Related Stories Podcast: Infosec has a #MeToo Problem also TOR-ifying Wikipedia Exploits in Samsung Hub Put Smart Homes at Risk Expert says: Hack your Smart Home to Secure It. This year will be no different, with attacks on implantable medical devices and smart cars on the agenda. Read the whole entry. »

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Episode 198: Must Hear Interviews from 2020

The Security Ledger

Related Stories Episode 195: Cyber Monday Super Deals Carry Cyber Risk DHS Looking Into Cyber Risk from TCL Smart TVs Episode 197: The Russia Hack Is A 5 Alarm Fire | Also: Shoppers Beware! As winter turned to spring this year, the COVID virus morphed from something happening “over there” to a force that was upending life here at home.

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