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Home Supply Retailer Must Also Implement Several Cybersecurity Protocols The Home Depot reached a $17.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2014 data breach that compromised the payment card data of 40 million of the retailer's customers. MORE
Cybersecurity Strategist Warns of Pre-Inauguration Nation-State Strikes The good news: U.S. election security measures seem to have worked. The bad news: Disinformation and misinformation campaigns continue. 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
Prosecutors Says Stolen Cryptocurrency Tied to Mysterious Digital Wallet The U.S. Justice Department is looking to seize more than $1 billion worth of bitcoin that investigators have linked to the notorious Silk Road darknet marketplace. MORE
Kaspersky: Ghimob Malware Started in Brazil But Is Spreading A recently uncovered banking Trojan targeting Android devices can spy on over 150 apps, including those of banks, cryptocurrency exchanges and fintech firms, as a way to gather credentials and other data, according to an analysis by security firm Kaspersky. MORE
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Experts Say Cybersecurity Will Be a Higher Priority Cybersecurity is poised to become a higher White House priority when President-elect Joe Biden takes office. And he's expected to renew key international relationships needed in the fight against cyberattacks MORE
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Fraudsters Using Evasive Techniques to Bypass Secure Email Gateways Microsoft's Security Intelligence team is warning users of the Office 365 suite about an ongoing phishing campaign that appears to be harvesting victims' credentials. MORE
Privacy Regulator in UK Cautions Organizations to Conduct Thorough Due Diligence Hotel giant Marriott has been hit with the second largest privacy fine in British history, after it failed to contain a massive, long-running data breach. But the final fine of $23.8 MORE
Fraudsters redirected email and web traffic destined for several cryptocurrency trading platforms over the past week. The attacks were facilitated by scams targeting employees at GoDaddy , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. MORE
An increasing number of websites are asking visitors to approve “notifications,” browser modifications that periodically display messages on the user’s mobile or desktop device. MORE
Threats Include Social Engineering, Insider Trading, Face-Seeking Assassin Drones "Has anyone witnessed any examples of criminals abusing artificial intelligence?" That's a question security firms have been raising. MORE
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
Researchers: 'Cicada' Campaign Targeting Japanese Companies The Chinese hacking group "Cicada" is exploiting the critical Zerologon vulnerability in Windows Server as part of a cyberespionage campaign that's mainly targeting Japanese companies' locations around the world, according to the security firm Symantec. MORE
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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
Misconfigured Database Might Have Led to Data Breach, Security Experts Say An unauthorized person appears to have gained entry to insurance software firm Vertafore and compromised the driver's license information of over 27 million Texas citizens. 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
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Researchers Find 2 Fresh Versions Following Takedown Efforts The gang operating Trickbot is continuing its activities despite recent takedown efforts, rolling out two updates that make the malware more difficult to kill, according to the security firm Bitdefender MORE
Researchers: TA416 Ramping Up Phishing Emails Targeting Diplomatic Missions A Chinese advanced persistent threat group has recently begun ramping up its activities with a new phishing campaign leveraging updated malware that's targeting diplomatic missions around the world to collect data and monitor communications, according to Proofpoint. 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
Researchers Say Scammers Use Social Engineering Strategies A recently uncovered phishing campaign is using a spoofed U.S. MORE
Agency Requires Comprehensive Security Program As part of a settlement of allegations that Zoom "engaged in a series of deceptive and unfair practices that undermined the security of its users," the U.S. MORE
Lawmakers Want to Restrict Agencies From Postponing Security Measures Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., MORE
Report: Hall County Continuing to Restore Systems An Oct. 7 ransomware attack targeted a database used to verify voter signatures in Georgia, and the database is still not fully functional. The DoppelPaymer gang has taken credit for the attack MORE
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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
It’s bad enough that many ransomware gangs now have blogs where they publish data stolen from companies that refuse to make an extortion payment. Now, one crime group has started using hacked Facebook accounts to run ads publicly pressuring their ransomware victims into paying up. MORE
Among the Causes: Hit Against Managed.com Website Hosting Giant Ransomware continues to pummel many types of organizations, recently including South Korea's E-Land retail group, French newspaper Paris-Normandie and a Georgia county school system. MORE
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
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Following Alerts of Potential Fraud, Ticketmaster Took 9 Weeks to Spot Big Breach Ticketmaster UK has been fined $1.7 million by Britain's privacy watchdog for its "serious failure" to comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. MORE
WildWorks Data Breach Shows Danger of Sharing Sensitive Keys Over Chat Chat and collaboration software tools such as Slack are critical for software development teams. 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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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?
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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.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Home Supply Retailer Must Also Implement Several Cybersecurity Protocols The Home Depot reached a $17.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2014 data breach that compromised the payment card data of 40 million of the retailer's customers.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Fraudsters redirected email and web traffic destined for several cryptocurrency trading platforms over the past week. The attacks were facilitated by scams targeting employees at GoDaddy , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned.
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Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Following Alerts of Potential Fraud, Ticketmaster Took 9 Weeks to Spot Big Breach Ticketmaster UK has been fined $1.7 million by Britain's privacy watchdog for its "serious failure" to comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Misconfigured Database Might Have Led to Data Breach, Security Experts Say An unauthorized person appears to have gained entry to insurance software firm Vertafore and compromised the driver's license information of over 27 million Texas citizens.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Fraudsters Using Evasive Techniques to Bypass Secure Email Gateways Microsoft's Security Intelligence team is warning users of the Office 365 suite about an ongoing phishing campaign that appears to be harvesting victims' credentials.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
WildWorks Data Breach Shows Danger of Sharing Sensitive Keys Over Chat Chat and collaboration software tools such as Slack are critical for software development teams.
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NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Researchers: Skimmer Compromised Website of Boom! Mobile In October Researchers have identified a fresh variant of the Grelos skimmer that has co-opted the infrastructure that MageCart uses for its own skimming attacks against e-commerce sites, according to RiskIQ.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Privacy Regulator in UK Cautions Organizations to Conduct Thorough Due Diligence Hotel giant Marriott has been hit with the second largest privacy fine in British history, after it failed to contain a massive, long-running data breach. But the final fine of $23.8
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Researchers: 'Cicada' Campaign Targeting Japanese Companies The Chinese hacking group "Cicada" is exploiting the critical Zerologon vulnerability in Windows Server as part of a cyberespionage campaign that's mainly targeting Japanese companies' locations around the world, according to the security firm Symantec.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
President-Elect Taps Former Obama Administration Officials President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced that two former Obama-era officials are his nominees to head the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Director of National Intelligence
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Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Prosecutors Says Stolen Cryptocurrency Tied to Mysterious Digital Wallet The U.S. Justice Department is looking to seize more than $1 billion worth of bitcoin that investigators have linked to the notorious Silk Road darknet marketplace.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Threats Include Social Engineering, Insider Trading, Face-Seeking Assassin Drones "Has anyone witnessed any examples of criminals abusing artificial intelligence?" That's a question security firms have been raising.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 23, 2020
Report: Hall County Continuing to Restore Systems An Oct. 7 ransomware attack targeted a database used to verify voter signatures in Georgia, and the database is still not fully functional. The DoppelPaymer gang has taken credit for the attack
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Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Among the Causes: Hit Against Managed.com Website Hosting Giant Ransomware continues to pummel many types of organizations, recently including South Korea's E-Land retail group, French newspaper Paris-Normandie and a Georgia county school system.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Kaspersky: Ghimob Malware Started in Brazil But Is Spreading A recently uncovered banking Trojan targeting Android devices can spy on over 150 apps, including those of banks, cryptocurrency exchanges and fintech firms, as a way to gather credentials and other data, according to an analysis by security firm Kaspersky.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Researchers: TA416 Ramping Up Phishing Emails Targeting Diplomatic Missions A Chinese advanced persistent threat group has recently begun ramping up its activities with a new phishing campaign leveraging updated malware that's targeting diplomatic missions around the world to collect data and monitor communications, according to Proofpoint.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Agency Requires Comprehensive Security Program As part of a settlement of allegations that Zoom "engaged in a series of deceptive and unfair practices that undermined the security of its users," the U.S.
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Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Cybersecurity Strategist Warns of Pre-Inauguration Nation-State Strikes The good news: U.S. election security measures seem to have worked. The bad news: Disinformation and misinformation campaigns continue.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Researchers Say Scammers Use Social Engineering Strategies A recently uncovered phishing campaign is using a spoofed U.S.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Lawmakers Want to Restrict Agencies From Postponing Security Measures Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill.,
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Experts Say Cybersecurity Will Be a Higher Priority Cybersecurity is poised to become a higher White House priority when President-elect Joe Biden takes office. And he's expected to renew key international relationships needed in the fight against cyberattacks
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Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
It’s bad enough that many ransomware gangs now have blogs where they publish data stolen from companies that refuse to make an extortion payment. Now, one crime group has started using hacked Facebook accounts to run ads publicly pressuring their ransomware victims into paying up.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Researchers Find 2 Fresh Versions Following Takedown Efforts The gang operating Trickbot is continuing its activities despite recent takedown efforts, rolling out two updates that make the malware more difficult to kill, according to the security firm Bitdefender
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
An increasing number of websites are asking visitors to approve “notifications,” browser modifications that periodically display messages on the user’s mobile or desktop device.
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
GoDaddy Employees Reportedly Tricked by Social Engineering Techniques Last week, fraudsters targeted two cryptocurrency platforms by accessing domains managed by GoDaddy, according to notices published by the victimized firms.
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