Rather than just guessing where attackers may be or trying to harden systems in a tactical sense, baselining actually operationalizes enterprise risk management. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Is the inability to baseline systems crippling…
Packet Clearing House: A Letter, And, One More Thing.
In an enlightening email conveyed message from the Directors of the Packet Clearing House (PCH)(the world-wide group which provisions operational security and support to crucial Internet infrastructure – inclusive of the planet-spanning Domain Name System (DNS) and Exchange Points also…
Time is running out for Federal 100 nominations!
The final deadline for submissions is Tuesday, Jan. 7. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Time is running out for Federal 100 nominations!
GAO: USPS last-mile data useful, but unlikely to generate much revenue
To offset increased costs associated with mail delivery, the Government Accountability Office weighs the pros and cons of leveraging the Postal Service’s last-mile delivery network. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: GAO: USPS last-mile data useful,…
Microsoft Products Reaching End of Life in 2020
Several major Microsoft products will reach their end of support during 2020, with Office 2010, Visual Studio 2010, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 (including 2008R2), and multiple Windows 10 versions including 1803 and 1903 being some of the most important…
Iran May Respond With Cyberattacks to Killing of Qassem Soleimani
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Killing of Iranian general spurs concern about cyber retaliation
Iran has threatened to respond to the targeted killing of senior general Qassem Soleimani, and analysts say the goal will be to punish the U.S. by targeting its IT and critical infrastructure while avoiding traditional military conflict. Advertise on…
Breaking out biometrics funding
Agencies are investing in biometrics and identity management to improve national security. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Breaking out biometrics funding
DARPA takes the IoT to sea
The Ocean of Things program envisions a network of low-cost, sensor-enabled floats that collect, transmit and analyze environmental data via satellite for real-time monitoring of maritime activity. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: DARPA takes the…
Mac Pro Hands-On: Adding Additional SSD Storage Using a PCIe Slot
When the Mac Pro became available for purchase a few weeks ago, we bought a base model and have since been demonstrating upgrades with third-party components for those interested in boosting their Mac Pro’s capabilities without having to shell out…
Take your career to the next level with CompTIA and Infosec Skills | Cyber Work Podcast
Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or an experienced professional, CompTIA has a certification for you — and training for those certifications is easier than ever with the new on-demand training platform Infosec Skills. This episode of the Cyber Work podcast…
Ransomware Victim Southwire Sues Maze Operators
Attackers demanded $6 million from the wire and cable manufacturer when they launched a December ransomware campaign. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Ransomware Victim Southwire Sues Maze Operators
New year, new critical Cisco patches to install – this time for a dirty dozen of bugs that can be exploited to sidestep auth, inject commands, etc
Data Center Network Manager bugapalooza with three must-fix flaws Cisco is kicking off 2020 with the release of a crop of patches for its Data Center Network Manager.… Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: New year,…
Cisco Drops a Dozen Vulnerability Patches
Among them are three for critical authentication bypass flaws. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Cisco Drops a Dozen Vulnerability Patches
FBI Warns of Maze Ransomware Focusing on U.S. Companies
Organizations in the private sector received an alert from the F.B.I. about operators of the Maze ransomware focusing on companies in the U.S. to encrypt information on their systems after stealing it first. […] Advertise on IT Security News.…
How Iran’s Hackers Might Strike Back After Soleimani’s Assassination
From data-destroying wipers to industrial control system hacking, Iran has a potent arsenal of cyberattacks at its disposal. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: How Iran’s Hackers Might Strike Back After Soleimani’s Assassination
BusKill USB cable switches off your laptop in the event of theft
By Sudais Known as “BusKill Cable”, the main problem that it guards against is a so-called “snatch and run.” This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: BusKill USB cable switches off your laptop in the event of…
US businesses could be at risk of an Iran cybersecurity attack
CNBC's Kate Fazzini, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the possible retaliation the U.S. could face from Iran following the death of Iran military commander Qasem Soleimani. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US businesses could be…
Company Shuts Down Because Of Ransomware
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How not to buy drugs on the Internet
Most get-rich-quick schemes on the Internet prove to be scams in disguise—and that includes buying drugs. Learn how scammers take advantage of users looking for illegal activities online. Categories: Scams Tags: clearnetdark netdrug scamsdrugsfraudInternet crimeonline crimeonline drug scamsscams (Read more…)…
Privacy assessment finds risk with CDM shared service platform
An updated assessment from the Department of Homeland Security finds that a shared services platform designed to help smaller agencies use the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation brings with it new but manageable privacy risks. Advertise on IT Security News.…
Google Boots Security Camera From Nest Hub After Private Images Go Public
Google Boots Security Camera From Nest Hub After Private Images Go Public Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Google Boots Security Camera From Nest Hub After Private Images Go Public
TikTok Banned By The US Army
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Travelex Suspends Services Post Malware Discovery
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Travelex Suffers Malware Attack
Travelex, known for currency exchange services, was the victim of a malware attack on New Year’s Eve which suspended some of their services. The attack forced some systems to go offline to avoid further spread of the malware. This also…
Landry’s Restaurant Chain Hit With POS Malware
The restaurant chain Landry’s recently disclosed a security incident with malware designed to harvest credit card data from 63 different bar and restaurant brands, including Claim Jumper, Rainforest Cafe, Morton’s Steakhouse, and others. Although the malware went unnoticed for nearly…
3 Critical Bugs Allow Remote Attacks on Cisco NX-OS and Switches
Cisco patched three authentication bypass bugs tied to its DCNM platform used to manages NX-OS. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: 3 Critical Bugs Allow Remote Attacks on Cisco NX-OS and Switches