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This Flaw Could Lead to an Attack Like SolarWinds Two researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a vulnerability that affects most computer code compilers and many software development environments, according to a new research paper. MORE
The CEO of a South Carolina technology firm has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of wire fraud in connection with an elaborate network of phony companies set up to obtain more than 735,000 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from the nonprofit organization that leases the digital real estate to entities in North America. MORE
A complete guide to IT certifications The tech industry is rapidly expanding, and the demand for IT skills in the workforce is growing. A career in IT can be rewarding and has longevity. In order to thrive in a tech career, it is important to stay up–to–date with the ever-changing world of technology by earning certifications. MORE
As you may have heard, this week, Cisco announced their new Next Level IT certifications during the Cisco Live event. In this blog, resident Cisco and networking edutainer Ronnie Wong walks you through what’s new, what to study now, and what the announcement means to you. MORE
VMware’s Tom Kellermann on Defending Against Ransomware Attacks In ransomware attacks, cybercriminals attack through the backups because they know that security practitioners rely on backups to save themselves after a ransomware attack. MORE
Executive Director Wales Cites Colonial Pipeline's Rapid Notification to Customers A top leader of the U.S. MORE
Facebook and its sister properties Instagram and WhatsApp are suffering from ongoing, global outages. MORE
Government Authorities Issue Advisories Following Hospital Attack Government authorities in Israel are warning healthcare sector entities in the country of potential cyberattacks after a ransomware attack this week on Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in the city of Hadera. MORE
Reports: Platform's Entire Source Code Compromised in 125GB Leak Amazon-owned video streaming service Twitch, which focuses on video games and e-sports broadcasts, reportedly suffered a massive data breach, which the company vaguely confirmed via Twitter. MORE
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There’s no doubt, the increasing use of telemedicine, the explosion of health-based cloud apps, and innovative medical IoT devices are improving the patient care experience. Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. MORE
Microsoft: 58% of Attacks Reported Worldwide Originated From Russia Microsoft, in its annual threat review report, Digital Defense, says 58% of cyberattacks worldwide over the past year originated in Russia. And 92% of the Russia-based threat activity came from the nation-state threat group Nobeliu MORE
Uptick in Hive Ransomware Activity Spotted The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about Hive ransomware after the group took down Memorial Health System last week. MORE
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One of the more common ways cybercriminals cash out access to bank accounts involves draining the victim’s funds via Zelle , a “peer-to-peer” (P2P) payment service used by many financial institutions that allows customers to quickly send cash to friends and family. MORE
US Breach Notification Transparency Declining, Identity Theft Resource Center Warns The number of breach reports filed by U.S. organizations looks set to break records, as breaches tied to phishing, ransomware and supply chain attacks keep surging, the Identity Theft Resource Center warns. MORE
Flaw in DarkSide and BlackMatter Enabled Security Firm to Decrypt Files for Free While ransomware might be today's top cybercrime boogeyman, attackers aren't infallible. MORE
Big Game Hunting Is Out and 'Mid Game Hunting' Is In, Coveware Warns When a business, government agency or other organization hit by ransomware opted to pay a ransom to its attacker in Q3, the average payment was $140,000, reports ransomware incident response firm Coveware. MORE
OAuth Tokens Exposed But Now Have Been Revoked A former employee of MakerBot says a data breach affecting that company's Thingiverse 3D printing repository website is far more expansive than what the company is acknowledging. MORE
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What is CompTIA IT Fundamentals+? CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ is a certification designed to help aspiring IT professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them. It helps develop a broader understanding of IT, and is the only single certification that encompasses all areas of IT foundations. This makes it the ideal certification for … Continue reading Who Needs CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification? → The post Who Needs CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification? MORE
If you have been on the fence about whether or not a security certification would benefit your IT career, the short answer is – yes. Putting in the time and effort to earn an in-demand certification can significantly boost your salary. Also, it may open doors to a wealth of new opportunities. So, how do … Continue reading 5 Security Certifications That Will Boost Your IT Career → The post 5 Security Certifications That Will Boost Your IT Career appeared first on ITProTV Blog. MORE
So, you’ve been considering it for a while, and you’ve decided to take that leap of faith and break into the IT field. Great! Information technology is an ever-evolving field with numerous specializations that are in very high demand. According to research from Fosster, the top 10 most in-demand IT jobs all have salaries in the 6-figure range. MORE
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed today that its fbi.gov domain name and Internet address were used to blast out thousands of fake emails about a cybercrime investigation. MORE
Mobile devices have evolved from an employee’s personal phone to a critical tool for the ever-moving employee. Sometimes, it may be a company-issued device, but more often, companies are turning to a “bring your own device,” or BYOD model. With 87% of companies relying on their employees using personal devices to access business applications (Syntonic), … Continue reading CompTIA training for Mobile Devices → The post CompTIA training for Mobile Devices appeared first on ITProTV Blog. MORE
Most of us have probably heard the term “smishing” — which is a portmanteau for traditional ph ishing scams sent through SMS text messages. Smishing messages usually include a link to a site that spoofs a popular bank and tries to siphon personal information. MORE
IT Security in Today’s Environment If the constant, news about ransomware attacks and security breaches is not enough to highlight the critical importance of cybersecurity roles today, nothing will. The world is full of bad actors intent on doing harm to businesses, governments, and individuals. MORE
DSCI: Ransomware Alkhal Likely Spread Via Phishing, Malicious URLs The Data Security Council of India has issued an advisory about newly discovered ransomware Alkhal, which uses a strong encryption tool and has no known decryptor to recover lost data. The ransomware was likely discovered on Oct. MORE
Microsoft Sparred with SecureWorks Over Impact But Relents Microsoft has indicated it will make changes to reduce the risk around what a security vendor says is a vulnerability that lets attackers run brute-force credential attacks against Azure Active Directory. MORE
Operators Left Exposed After Overreaching, Says McAfee Enterprise’s John Fokker How is the ransomware ecosystem set to evolve? MORE
224 Last September, at Microsoft Ignite in Orlando, Microsoft showcased several new role-based certifications. As an early adopter, I naturally was excited to learn about the new certifications and began researching and preparing to take the AZ-100 and AZ-101 certification exams. I have already sat and passed the AZ-100 exam, and I have begun preparing to … Continue reading What is going on over at Microsoft? MORE
A visualization of the Internet made using network routing data. Image: Barrett Lyon, opte.org. Imagine being able to disconnect or redirect Internet traffic destined for some of the world’s biggest companies — just by spoofing an email. MORE
Virtually all compilers — programs that transform human-readable source code into computer-executable machine code — are vulnerable to an insidious attack in which an adversary can introduce targeted vulnerabilities into any software without being detected, new research released today warns. MORE
@AnibalLeaks Says Entire Database for Sale on Hacking Forum A cybercriminal known as cfk on popular hacking forums and @AnibalLeaks on Twitter claims to have stolen a database consisting of 45 million records of Argentina's National Registry of Persons, or ReNaPer. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
A complete guide to IT certifications The tech industry is rapidly expanding, and the demand for IT skills in the workforce is growing. A career in IT can be rewarding and has longevity. In order to thrive in a tech career, it is important to stay up–to–date with the ever-changing world of technology by earning certifications.
ITPro.TV
MARCH 21, 2019
Last September, at Microsoft Ignite in Orlando, Microsoft showcased several new role-based certifications. As an early adopter, I naturally was excited to learn about the new certifications and began researching and preparing to take the AZ-100 and AZ-101 certification exams. I have already sat and passed the AZ-100 exam, and I have begun preparing to … Continue reading What is going on over at Microsoft?
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JUNE 11, 2019
As you may have heard, this week, Cisco announced their new Next Level IT certifications during the Cisco Live event. In this blog, resident Cisco and networking edutainer Ronnie Wong walks you through what’s new, what to study now, and what the announcement means to you.
ITPro.TV
MAY 20, 2019
So, you’ve been considering it for a while, and you’ve decided to take that leap of faith and break into the IT field. Great! Information technology is an ever-evolving field with numerous specializations that are in very high demand. According to research from Fosster, the top 10 most in-demand IT jobs all have salaries in the 6-figure range.
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ITPro.TV
APRIL 9, 2019
What is CompTIA IT Fundamentals+? CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ is a certification designed to help aspiring IT professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them. It helps develop a broader understanding of IT, and is the only single certification that encompasses all areas of IT foundations. This makes it the ideal certification for … Continue reading Who Needs CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification? → The post Who Needs CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification?
ITPro.TV
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
IT Security in Today’s Environment If the constant, news about ransomware attacks and security breaches is not enough to highlight the critical importance of cybersecurity roles today, nothing will. The world is full of bad actors intent on doing harm to businesses, governments, and individuals.
ITPro.TV
MARCH 28, 2019
If you have been on the fence about whether or not a security certification would benefit your IT career, the short answer is – yes. Putting in the time and effort to earn an in-demand certification can significantly boost your salary. Also, it may open doors to a wealth of new opportunities. So, how do … Continue reading 5 Security Certifications That Will Boost Your IT Career → The post 5 Security Certifications That Will Boost Your IT Career appeared first on ITProTV Blog.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed today that its fbi.gov domain name and Internet address were used to blast out thousands of fake emails about a cybercrime investigation.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
A visualization of the Internet made using network routing data. Image: Barrett Lyon, opte.org. Imagine being able to disconnect or redirect Internet traffic destined for some of the world’s biggest companies — just by spoofing an email.
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Understanding your data security needs is tough enough, but what can be even more difficult is choosing the right software to fit your company. This checklist will help you evaluate the scope of services offered by various encryption solutions on the market.
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Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
One of the more common ways cybercriminals cash out access to bank accounts involves draining the victim’s funds via Zelle , a “peer-to-peer” (P2P) payment service used by many financial institutions that allows customers to quickly send cash to friends and family.
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Virtually all compilers — programs that transform human-readable source code into computer-executable machine code — are vulnerable to an insidious attack in which an adversary can introduce targeted vulnerabilities into any software without being detected, new research released today warns.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Most of us have probably heard the term “smishing” — which is a portmanteau for traditional ph ishing scams sent through SMS text messages. Smishing messages usually include a link to a site that spoofs a popular bank and tries to siphon personal information.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Reports: Platform's Entire Source Code Compromised in 125GB Leak Amazon-owned video streaming service Twitch, which focuses on video games and e-sports broadcasts, reportedly suffered a massive data breach, which the company vaguely confirmed via Twitter.
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This eBook provides a practical explanation of the different PCI compliance approaches that payment card issuers can adopt, as well as the importance of both protecting user PII and gaining ownership and portability of their sensitive data.
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Facebook and its sister properties Instagram and WhatsApp are suffering from ongoing, global outages.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Government Authorities Issue Advisories Following Hospital Attack Government authorities in Israel are warning healthcare sector entities in the country of potential cyberattacks after a ransomware attack this week on Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in the city of Hadera.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Flaw in DarkSide and BlackMatter Enabled Security Firm to Decrypt Files for Free While ransomware might be today's top cybercrime boogeyman, attackers aren't infallible.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Big Game Hunting Is Out and 'Mid Game Hunting' Is In, Coveware Warns When a business, government agency or other organization hit by ransomware opted to pay a ransom to its attacker in Q3, the average payment was $140,000, reports ransomware incident response firm Coveware.
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Everything you need to know about payment optimization – an easy-to-integrate, PCI-compliant solution that enables companies to take control of their PSPs, minimize processing costs, maximize approval rates, and keep control over their payments data.
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
There’s no doubt, the increasing use of telemedicine, the explosion of health-based cloud apps, and innovative medical IoT devices are improving the patient care experience. Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 29, 2021
VMware’s Tom Kellermann on Defending Against Ransomware Attacks In ransomware attacks, cybercriminals attack through the backups because they know that security practitioners rely on backups to save themselves after a ransomware attack.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Executive Director Wales Cites Colonial Pipeline's Rapid Notification to Customers A top leader of the U.S.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 8, 2021
US Breach Notification Transparency Declining, Identity Theft Resource Center Warns The number of breach reports filed by U.S. organizations looks set to break records, as breaches tied to phishing, ransomware and supply chain attacks keep surging, the Identity Theft Resource Center warns.
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Open source is not just a community, it’s a movement. And while its popularity has, of course, existed for decades, its accelerating growth in today’s enterprise is unmistakable. Find out why enterprises are going all-in on their open source strategy.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
This Flaw Could Lead to an Attack Like SolarWinds Two researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a vulnerability that affects most computer code compilers and many software development environments, according to a new research paper.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Microsoft: 58% of Attacks Reported Worldwide Originated From Russia Microsoft, in its annual threat review report, Digital Defense, says 58% of cyberattacks worldwide over the past year originated in Russia. And 92% of the Russia-based threat activity came from the nation-state threat group Nobeliu
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
The CEO of a South Carolina technology firm has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of wire fraud in connection with an elaborate network of phony companies set up to obtain more than 735,000 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from the nonprofit organization that leases the digital real estate to entities in North America.
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Are you a developer, database architect, or database administrator that's new to Cassandra but have been tasked with developing a Cassandra schema design? Learn the basic rules to keep in mind when designing your schema for Cassandra.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 4, 2021
DSCI: Ransomware Alkhal Likely Spread Via Phishing, Malicious URLs The Data Security Council of India has issued an advisory about newly discovered ransomware Alkhal, which uses a strong encryption tool and has no known decryptor to recover lost data. The ransomware was likely discovered on Oct.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
But Does the 'Policy Statement' Warning Overstep the Intention of the Rule?
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Operators Left Exposed After Overreaching, Says McAfee Enterprise’s John Fokker How is the ransomware ecosystem set to evolve?
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Choosing software to bake into your architecture is a long-term decision and it is important to understand all the implications of your choice. Learn three key areas that should be considered when evaluating a particular open source project.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 17, 2021
OAuth Tokens Exposed But Now Have Been Revoked A former employee of MakerBot says a data breach affecting that company's Thingiverse 3D printing repository website is far more expansive than what the company is acknowledging.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 21, 2021
@AnibalLeaks Says Entire Database for Sale on Hacking Forum A cybercriminal known as cfk on popular hacking forums and @AnibalLeaks on Twitter claims to have stolen a database consisting of 45 million records of Argentina's National Registry of Persons, or ReNaPer.
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 28, 2021
Uptick in Hive Ransomware Activity Spotted The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about Hive ransomware after the group took down Memorial Health System last week.
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Microsoft Sparred with SecureWorks Over Impact But Relents Microsoft has indicated it will make changes to reduce the risk around what a security vendor says is a vulnerability that lets attackers run brute-force credential attacks against Azure Active Directory.
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Discover the reasons why choosing Apache Cassandra as a primary data store ensures that any future migrations to a different cloud provider or adoption of true multi-cloud are simple and easy.
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