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MY TAKE: What everyone should know about the promise and pitfalls of the Internet of Things
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
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Managed Attribution Threat Modeling
Adam Shostack
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The more I learn about threat modeling, the more I think the toughest part is how we answer the question: “What can go wrong?” ” Perhaps that’s “finding threats.” ” Maybe it’s “discovering” or “eliciting” them.
What Is Single Sign-On, and How Can It Make Your Enterprise More Secure?
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 15, 2019
We define single sign-on and how SSO solutions can be implemented to make your organization more secure
The Best Sales Forecasting Models for Weathering Your Goals
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!
Innovation Lab: The Role of Blockchain in Information Governance
Everteam
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Something is exciting about diving into innovative technology and figuring out how it can improve the way you do business.
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A Shortage in Common Sense: The Myth of the Talent Gap
The Falcon's View
JANUARY 28, 2019
I have a visceral reaction every time I encounter yet another article bemoaning the so-called "talent gap" or "labor gap" in cybersecurity. Having been in and out of the job market several times over the past decade (for better and, more often, for worse), I can honestly say this is utter nonsense.
Why Personal Data Privacy Needs a Customer-centric Focus
Collibra
MAY 1, 2019
When it comes to personal data privacy, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. Headlines and social media are dominated by data breaches, resulting in both reputational and financial loss. Meanwhile, organizations are panicked about complying with the latest regulation deadline.
MY TAKE: A primer on how ransomware arose to the become an enduring scourge
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 15, 2019
“All we know is MONEY! Hurry up! Tik Tak, Tik Tak, Tik Tak!” This is an excerpt from a chilling ransom note Baltimore IT officials received from hackers who managed to lock up most of the city’s servers in May. The attackers demanded $76,000, paid in Bitcoin, for a decryption key.
Future-Proofing Your Information Governance Strategy
Speaker: Crystal Cao, Lindsey Simon & Lisa Ripley
Join Onna and experts from Quip, Airbnb, and Oracle for this live webinar as they dive into proactive data deletion policies, retention strategies, and legal hold practices that are essential to a modern enterprise information governance strategy.
Malware Most Foul: Emotet, Trickbot, Cryptocurrency Miners
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Researchers: Targeted Crime Attacks Surge, Continue to Blend With Nation-State Campaigns Banking Trojans and cryptocurrency mining malware continue to be among the most-seen types of malicious code used for nontargeted attacks.
Legal Threats Make Powerful Phishing Lures
Krebs on Security
MAY 22, 2019
Some of the most convincing email phishing and malware attacks come disguised as nastygrams from a law firm. Such scams typically notify the recipient that he/she is being sued, and instruct them to review the attached file and respond within a few days — or else.
Who Owns Your Wireless Service? Crooks Do.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 7, 2019
Incessantly annoying and fraudulent robocalls. Corrupt wireless company employees taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to unlock and hijack mobile phone service. Wireless providers selling real-time customer location data, despite repeated promises to the contrary.
Crime Gang Advertises Stolen 'Anti-Virus Source Code'
Data Breach Today
MAY 9, 2019
Researchers: 'Fxmsp' Russian Hacking Collective Exploits Victims Via RDP and Active Directory The "Fxmsp" hacker collective has been advertising source code that it claims to have stolen from three top U.S.
The North Star Playbook
Advertiser: Amplitude
Every product needs a North Star. In this guide, we will show you the metrics product managers need to tie product improvements to revenue impact. If you are looking for a more-focused, less-reactive way to work, this guide is for you.
How Not to Acknowledge a Data Breach
Krebs on Security
APRIL 17, 2019
I’m not a huge fan of stories about stories, or those that explore the ins and outs of reporting a breach.
What You Should Know About the Equifax Data Breach Settlement
Krebs on Security
JULY 22, 2019
Big-three credit bureau Equifax has reportedly agreed to pay at least $650 million to settle lawsuits stemming from a 2017 breach that let intruders steal personal and financial data on roughly 148 million Americans.
Unsecured Database Leaves 8.4TB of Email Metadata Exposed
Data Breach Today
JUNE 10, 2019
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Has Since Locked-Down Elasticsearch Server A security researcher found an unsecured database belonging to the Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China that contained 8.4TB of email metadata.
US Cyber Command Warns of Outlook Vulnerability Exploits
Data Breach Today
JULY 3, 2019
Researchers Say Attackers Could Have Ties to Iranian-Backed APT Group The U.S. Cyber Command has issued a warning that attackers are attempting to exploit an older vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook to plant remote access Trojans or other types of malware within government networks.
B2B Pocket Playbook: End-to-End Guide to Sales Enablement
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Sales enablement is the strategic process of providing sales teams with the content, guidance, and mentorship needed to engage targeted buyers. It’s all about equipping sales professionals with the tools they need to put their best-selling foot forward. And if sales teams want to continuously sell better -- and faster -- their sales enablement process must have a game-winning strategy. It's time for you to start selling smarter - and hitting your sales number - with the best B2B database in the market. Get started today.
NY Payroll Company Vanishes With $35 Million
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
MyPayrollHR , a now defunct cloud-based payroll processing firm based in upstate New York, abruptly ceased operations this past week after stiffing employees at thousands of companies.
Cybercrime Gangs Advertise Fresh Jobs, Hacking Services
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 14, 2019
Offerings Abound on Darknet Forums; The Dark Overlord Seeks Multilingual Hackers Numerous cybercrime gangs continue to use darknet forums to seek fresh recruits, sell stolen data or advertise hacking services.
GUEST ESSAY: Dear America, Facebook is an addictive digital drug of little productive value
The Last Watchdog
MAY 22, 2019
Social media consumers are getting wise to the joke that when the product is free, they’re the ones being sold. But despite the growing threat of consumer exploitation, Washington still shrinks from confronting our social media giants.
FBI Shutters DeepDotWeb Portal; Suspected Admins Arrested
Data Breach Today
MAY 8, 2019
Suspects Accused of Receiving Bitcoins Worth Millions for Referral Fees The DeepDotWeb portal, which provided a guide to darknet marketplaces, has been shut down and its alleged administrators arrested.
Pressure Points: How to Ensure Your B2B Pipeline Passes Inspection
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
This eBook highlights best practices for developing a pipeline management process that helps sales leaders and their team C.L.O.S.E (you’ll see what we mean in this eBook) more revenue through data-driven prospecting, stage analysis, and subsequent sales enablement.
Why Phone Numbers Stink As Identity Proof
Krebs on Security
MARCH 17, 2019
Phone numbers stink for security and authentication. They stink because most of us have so much invested in these digits that they’ve become de facto identities.
Hackers Hit Unpatched Pulse Secure and Fortinet SSL VPNs
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 26, 2019
Vendors Issued Security Updates to Fix Severe Flaws Several Months Ago Patch or perish redux: Hackers are unleashing automated attacks to find and exploit known flaws in SSL VPNs manufactured by Fortinet and Pulse Secure to steal passwords.
Target Sues Insurer Over 2013 Data Breach Costs
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Lawsuit Claims Insurer Owes Retailer for Coverage of Card Replacement Costs Target has filed a lawsuit against its long-time insurer, ACE American Insurance Co., in an attempt to recoup money it spent to replace payment cards as part of settlements over the retailer's massive 2013 data breach.
Security Flaw Exposed Valid Airline Boarding Passes
Data Breach Today
JULY 16, 2019
Amadeus Patches Check-In Software Used by Hundreds of Airlines A vulnerability in global airline check-in software used by 500 airlines could have been exploited to download other individuals' valid boarding passes, potentially giving them access to restricted airport spaces, warns security expert David Stubley.
Marketing-Led Post-COVID-19 Growth Strategies
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Businesses are laying off workers, shutting their doors (some permanently), and struggling to react to the radical destruction that coronavirus (COVID-19) is doing to our society and communities. Most have already sustained massive damage, and we still have yet to see the scope of impact of the global pandemic that has upended the globe. Any return to normalcy may seem far-off, but sales and marketing are on the front lines of restarting the economy. When the dust settles, we have a responsibility to turn our shock and grief into fierce determination, and lead the charge of responsible, strategic, sustainable future growth. However, there’s no team better suited to lead that charge than the marketing department. Marketers are uniquely positioned to provide creative solutions to aid their organization in times of change and chart a course for navigating success.
Louisiana Government Recovering From Ransomware Attack
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Governor Describes 'Aggressive' Incident Response Efforts After a ransomware attack on Monday forced Louisiana's government to take several servers and websites offline to prevent the malware from spreading, state officials spent Tuesday restoring online services
A Deep Dive on the Recent Widespread DNS Hijacking Attacks
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
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Is GDPR Compliance Tougher Than HIPAA Compliance?
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 9, 2019
Analysts: GDPR Case in Portugal Offers Lessons for U.S. Healthcare Entities An EU General Data Protection Regulation enforcement action against a hospital in Portugal demonstrates complying with GDPR may be even tougher than complying with HIPAA.
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