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Keeping IoT safe in the future will require securing the networks themselves. Focusing on the devices is a never-ending battle that will only become more burdensome MORE
That’s the upshot of a new report, The State of Passwordless Security 2021 , put out by HYPR , a New York City-based supplier of advanced authentication systems. HYPR polled 427 IT professionals and found a high level of awareness about passwordless authenticators — and not just for enhanced security. The IT pros also recognized how passwordless systems contribute to operational agility, as well, and they’ve begun to factor this into their planning. MORE
A new study shows that many organizations have changed their physical security strategies to address new concerns since the COVID-19 outbreak MORE
Oldsmar Used Windows 7, Shared TeamViewer Password, Didn't Have a Firewall The Florida city that experienced a breach of its water treatment system used now-unsupported Windows 7 machines, shared the same password for remote access and had no firewall. MORE
Experts from Great Firewall Report analyzed recent upgrades to China’s Great Firewall and revealed that it can be circumvented. It was created in 2012 by a Chinese programmer named “ clowwindy “, and multiple implementations of the protocol have been made available since. MORE
The OpenSSL Project disclosed a serious security vulnerability in TLS/SSL toolkit that exposes users to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. The post OpenSSL is affected by a ‘High Severity’ security flaw, update it now appeared first on Security Affairs. MORE
Agency Describes How to Apply Its Cybersecurity Framework NIST has drafted guidelines for how to use its cybersecurity framework to address cyberthreats and other security issues that can target state and local election infrastructure and disrupt voting MORE
Oldsmar Used Windows 7, Shared TeamViewer Password, Didn't Have a Firewall The Florida city that experienced a breach of its water treatment system used now-unsupported Windows 7 machines, shared the same password for remote access and had no firewall. MORE
Security Experts Say Proposal Amounts to a 'Down Payment' President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion plan for COVID-19 relief includes nearly $10 billion in cybersecurity and IT spending. Some security experts hope the amount as just a "down payment" toward a broader effort MORE
We rang in 2020 with all the expectations that cloud computing would continue its progression as a massive catalyst for digital transformation throughout the enterprise. The post 5 cloud trends that will reshape IT in 2021 appeared first on DXC Blogs. MORE
Security Security / PrivacyThe platform has promised to do better after a string of incidents. But the hardest part might be managing user expectations. MORE
Apparent Ransomware Attack Has National Impact A security incident that apparently involved ransomware has crippled the network of Universal Health Services, which owns hundreds of facilities across the U.S. MORE
Information security is vital, of course. But the concept of "IT security" has never made sense MORE
Security Experts Offer Risk Mitigation Tips With the massive shift to telework as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shadow IT is becoming a more critical security issue around the world. Security experts offer tips on mitigating the risks involved MORE
Stormshield Is a Major Supplier of Security Products to the French Government French security vendor Stormshield has launched an investigation after an internal review found that hackers accessed the source code of the company's network security product. MORE
Packaging giant WestRock disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. WestRock did not share details about the security incident, it only confirmed that its staff discovered the attack on January 23. MORE
Cisco’s Elias Levy on the Leap From EDR to XDR and What It Means Exponentially more devices on the network mean proportionately less visibility. This is reality for most enterprises today, and it’s changed the role of endpoint security solutions. MORE
Security researchers have uncovered a new technique to inject a software skimmer onto checkout pages, the malware hides in social media buttons. Security experts at Sansec have detailed a new technique used by crooks to inject a software skimmer into checkout pages. MORE
How a rocky relationship between IT operations and cybersecurity teams can compound security risks MORE
In its latest Platform Security Guide, Cupertino raised the curtain on the critical features that protect against hackers. Security Security / Security News MORE
Jay Heiser of Gartner Says the Cloud Demands New Security Processes, Tools The transition to cloud-based software and infrastructure has revolutionized development and services. It's also created a bevy of new security challenges. Jay Heiser of Gartner says if organizations don't get cloud security right, it's their own fault. MORE
Security validation enables companies to continuously measure, manage and improve their cyber security effectiveness on an ongoing basis. MORE
Now it says it's no longer relies on "Big Tech" for its infrastructure. Security Security / Security NewsThe platform was kicked off Amazon's servers. MORE
LinkedIn has formally denied that the recently disclosed data leak was caused by a security breach, data were obtained via web scraping. It does include publicly viewable member profile data that appears to have been scraped from LinkedIn. MORE
But people who don’t take advantage of these added safeguards may find it far more difficult to regain access when their account gets hacked, because increasingly thieves will enable multi-factor options and tie the account to a device they control. MORE
Senator Wyden Releases 2017 Report That Blames Lack of Security for Leaks An internal CIA report released Tuesday found that the agency's failure to secure its own systems led to the massive 2017 data breach that enabled classified information, including details on 35 CIA hacking tools, to be leaked to WikiLeaks. MORE
ForeScout's Ellen Sundra on Security Priorities and Challenges It's relatively easy to list an enterprise's cybersecurity priorities for 2020. But who owns them? What are the hurdles to completing these projects? These can be tougher questions to answer, says Ellen Sundra of ForeScout MORE
Security Security / National SecurityWednesday's insurrection could have exposed congressional data and devices in ways that have yet to be appreciated. MORE
Company networks have evolved rather spectacularly in just 20 years along a couple of distinct tracks: connectivity and security. Related: The shared burden of securing the Internet of Things. Security, meanwhile, has morphed into a glut of point solutions that mostly serve to highlight the myriad gaps in an ever-expanding attack surface. It’s called Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE , as coined by research firm Gartner. MORE
While investigating the recent SolarWinds Orion supply-chain attack security researchers discovered another backdoor, tracked SUPERNOVA. “SUPERNOVA differs dramatically in that it takes a valid.NET program as a parameter. MORE
Chris Hass, director of information security and research at Automox, discusses how to shore up cybersecurity defenses and what to prioritize. InfoSec Insider Malware Vulnerabilities Web Security MORE
Hacked Firm Also Taps Former Facebook CSO as It Responds to Supply Chain Attack As security software firm SolarWinds investigates the supply chain attack involving its Orion software and looks to rebuild its security processes and reputation, it's hired former U.S. MORE
Fed Releases a Definition That Could Make It Easier to Identify Red Flags Now that the Federal Reserve has issued a definition for synthetic ID fraud, fraud-fighting efforts likely will improve because it will be easier to identify red flags, some security experts say MORE
Effective software security means enabling the development team with the tools and training it needs to fix what they find. Join this session to find out best practices in remediating software vulnerabilities in smart ways MORE
Payment Information From WeLeakInfo Shows Security Companies Were Customers Security practitioners often tread a fine and not entirely well-defined legal line in collecting current and meaningful research. MORE
The encryption app is putting a $50 million infusion from WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton to good use, building out features to help it go mainstream. Security Security / Security News MORE
NIST, CISA Call for Rethinking Security in Wake of Supply Chain Attack The SolarWinds supply chain attack should prompt federal agencies and others to rethink how they approach security issues - especially identity and access management, according to a breakdown of the attack presented this week by NIST and CISA. MORE
In a nearly 200-page document, company offers a detailed overview of Secure Enclave and multiple other security controls in Apple silicon-based Macs and other platforms MORE
Legislation Based on Cyberspace Solarium Commission's Recommendations A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has proposed providing $28 billion to state and local governments to bolster their cybersecurity and IT infrastructures MORE
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Security researchers have uncovered a new technique to inject a software skimmer onto checkout pages, the malware hides in social media buttons. Security experts at Sansec have detailed a new technique used by crooks to inject a software skimmer into checkout pages.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 31, 2021
Experts from Great Firewall Report analyzed recent upgrades to China’s Great Firewall and revealed that it can be circumvented. It was created in 2012 by a Chinese programmer named “ clowwindy “, and multiple implementations of the protocol have been made available since.
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Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Oldsmar Used Windows 7, Shared TeamViewer Password, Didn't Have a Firewall The Florida city that experienced a breach of its water treatment system used now-unsupported Windows 7 machines, shared the same password for remote access and had no firewall.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Company networks have evolved rather spectacularly in just 20 years along a couple of distinct tracks: connectivity and security. Related: The shared burden of securing the Internet of Things. Security, meanwhile, has morphed into a glut of point solutions that mostly serve to highlight the myriad gaps in an ever-expanding attack surface. It’s called Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE , as coined by research firm Gartner.
Speaker: Shlomo Bielak, CTO, Benchmark Corp
Shifting security left to the earliest part of development is currently in the spotlight in the developer world. What teams are now discovering is, this approach results in misdirected ownership for developers and a frustrated security team. In the current climate, we cannot afford to let security implementations falter. It's time to manage your team's energies to maximize DevOps efficiency, all the while maintaining top security standards. Join Shlomo Bielak, and learn how to keep your DevSecOps team focused and connected without creating silos.
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Oldsmar Used Windows 7, Shared TeamViewer Password, Didn't Have a Firewall The Florida city that experienced a breach of its water treatment system used now-unsupported Windows 7 machines, shared the same password for remote access and had no firewall.
DXC
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
We rang in 2020 with all the expectations that cloud computing would continue its progression as a massive catalyst for digital transformation throughout the enterprise. The post 5 cloud trends that will reshape IT in 2021 appeared first on DXC Blogs.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 21, 2020
While investigating the recent SolarWinds Orion supply-chain attack security researchers discovered another backdoor, tracked SUPERNOVA. “SUPERNOVA differs dramatically in that it takes a valid.NET program as a parameter.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 6, 2020
ForeScout's Ellen Sundra on Security Priorities and Challenges It's relatively easy to list an enterprise's cybersecurity priorities for 2020. But who owns them? What are the hurdles to completing these projects? These can be tougher questions to answer, says Ellen Sundra of ForeScout
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Security validation enables companies to continuously measure, manage and improve their cyber security effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 22, 2019
Jay Heiser of Gartner Says the Cloud Demands New Security Processes, Tools The transition to cloud-based software and infrastructure has revolutionized development and services. It's also created a bevy of new security challenges. Jay Heiser of Gartner says if organizations don't get cloud security right, it's their own fault.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 16, 2020
Senator Wyden Releases 2017 Report That Blames Lack of Security for Leaks An internal CIA report released Tuesday found that the agency's failure to secure its own systems led to the massive 2017 data breach that enabled classified information, including details on 35 CIA hacking tools, to be leaked to WikiLeaks.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
A new study shows that many organizations have changed their physical security strategies to address new concerns since the COVID-19 outbreak
Data Breach Today
MARCH 31, 2021
Payment Information From WeLeakInfo Shows Security Companies Were Customers Security practitioners often tread a fine and not entirely well-defined legal line in collecting current and meaningful research.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The OpenSSL Project disclosed a serious security vulnerability in TLS/SSL toolkit that exposes users to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. The post OpenSSL is affected by a ‘High Severity’ security flaw, update it now appeared first on Security Affairs.
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Security Security / PrivacyThe platform has promised to do better after a string of incidents. But the hardest part might be managing user expectations.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 6, 2021
Cisco’s Elias Levy on the Leap From EDR to XDR and What It Means Exponentially more devices on the network mean proportionately less visibility. This is reality for most enterprises today, and it’s changed the role of endpoint security solutions.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 8, 2021
Hacked Firm Also Taps Former Facebook CSO as It Responds to Supply Chain Attack As security software firm SolarWinds investigates the supply chain attack involving its Orion software and looks to rebuild its security processes and reputation, it's hired former U.S.
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 14, 2020
Legislation Based on Cyberspace Solarium Commission's Recommendations A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has proposed providing $28 billion to state and local governments to bolster their cybersecurity and IT infrastructures
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 7, 2021
That’s the upshot of a new report, The State of Passwordless Security 2021 , put out by HYPR , a New York City-based supplier of advanced authentication systems. HYPR polled 427 IT professionals and found a high level of awareness about passwordless authenticators — and not just for enhanced security. The IT pros also recognized how passwordless systems contribute to operational agility, as well, and they’ve begun to factor this into their planning.
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
In its latest Platform Security Guide, Cupertino raised the curtain on the critical features that protect against hackers. Security Security / Security News
Data Breach Today
APRIL 14, 2021
Fed Releases a Definition That Could Make It Easier to Identify Red Flags Now that the Federal Reserve has issued a definition for synthetic ID fraud, fraud-fighting efforts likely will improve because it will be easier to identify red flags, some security experts say
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Information security is vital, of course. But the concept of "IT security" has never made sense
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
In a nearly 200-page document, company offers a detailed overview of Secure Enclave and multiple other security controls in Apple silicon-based Macs and other platforms
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Now it says it's no longer relies on "Big Tech" for its infrastructure. Security Security / Security NewsThe platform was kicked off Amazon's servers.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 18, 2021
Security Experts Say Proposal Amounts to a 'Down Payment' President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion plan for COVID-19 relief includes nearly $10 billion in cybersecurity and IT spending. Some security experts hope the amount as just a "down payment" toward a broader effort
Dark Reading
JANUARY 21, 2021
Keeping IoT safe in the future will require securing the networks themselves. Focusing on the devices is a never-ending battle that will only become more burdensome
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 14, 2020
The encryption app is putting a $50 million infusion from WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton to good use, building out features to help it go mainstream. Security Security / Security News
WIRED Threat Level
JANUARY 7, 2021
Security Security / National SecurityWednesday's insurrection could have exposed congressional data and devices in ways that have yet to be appreciated.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 4, 2021
NIST, CISA Call for Rethinking Security in Wake of Supply Chain Attack The SolarWinds supply chain attack should prompt federal agencies and others to rethink how they approach security issues - especially identity and access management, according to a breakdown of the attack presented this week by NIST and CISA.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 30, 2021
Agency Describes How to Apply Its Cybersecurity Framework NIST has drafted guidelines for how to use its cybersecurity framework to address cyberthreats and other security issues that can target state and local election infrastructure and disrupt voting
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Apparent Ransomware Attack Has National Impact A security incident that apparently involved ransomware has crippled the network of Universal Health Services, which owns hundreds of facilities across the U.S.
Data Breach Today
APRIL 17, 2020
Security Experts Offer Risk Mitigation Tips With the massive shift to telework as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, shadow IT is becoming a more critical security issue around the world. Security experts offer tips on mitigating the risks involved
Krebs on Security
JUNE 19, 2020
But people who don’t take advantage of these added safeguards may find it far more difficult to regain access when their account gets hacked, because increasingly thieves will enable multi-factor options and tie the account to a device they control.
Threatpost
APRIL 1, 2021
Chris Hass, director of information security and research at Automox, discusses how to shore up cybersecurity defenses and what to prioritize. InfoSec Insider Malware Vulnerabilities Web Security
Dark Reading
MAY 2, 2019
How a rocky relationship between IT operations and cybersecurity teams can compound security risks
Data Breach Today
APRIL 16, 2021
Effective software security means enabling the development team with the tools and training it needs to fix what they find. Join this session to find out best practices in remediating software vulnerabilities in smart ways
Security Affairs
APRIL 12, 2021
LinkedIn has formally denied that the recently disclosed data leak was caused by a security breach, data were obtained via web scraping. It does include publicly viewable member profile data that appears to have been scraped from LinkedIn.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 25, 2021
Packaging giant WestRock disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. WestRock did not share details about the security incident, it only confirmed that its staff discovered the attack on January 23.
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