The DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) protocol is used for increased security on the network and provides additional confidentiality, but could be tracked according to a SANs researcher.* How to Enable Firefox’s More-Secure DNS Over HTTPS Feature Before Mozilla Does https://t.co/N8H3ZUaYgD vía @@lifehacker —…
US Coast Guard Admits Ransomware Took Down Facility
US coast guard confirms “ransomware intrusion” at unnamed facility that took down entire IT network, was caused by phising attack Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Coast Guard Admits Ransomware Took Down Facility
6 Security Team Goals for DevSecOps in 2020
Huge opportunities await security teams that are finally ready move the needle on security problems that have plagued organizations for years. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: 6 Security Team Goals for DevSecOps in 2020
Maastricht University Discloses Ransomware Attack Affecting All Systems
Extending the list of ransomware victims, now joins the Maastricht University (UM). As disclosed via their official website, Maastricht University Maastricht University Discloses Ransomware Attack Affecting All Systems on Latest Hacking News. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the…
NIST CSF core functions: Identify
Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework, or NIST CSF, was first published in 2014 to provide guidance for organizational cybersecurity defenses and… Go on to the site to read the full article Advertise on IT…
Cybersecurity Canon Candidate Book Review: Tribe of Hackers
“Tribe of Hackers,” by Marcus J. Carey and Jennifer Jin, is not just about the cybersecurity community; it is a gift to the cybersecurity community! The post Cybersecurity Canon Candidate Book Review: Tribe of Hackers appeared first on Palo Alto…
FPGA cards can be abused for faster and more reliable Rowhammer attacks
Researchers expand Rowhammer attacks to FPGA-CPU hybrid platforms. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: FPGA cards can be abused for faster and more reliable Rowhammer attacks
NIST CSF core functions: Protect
Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework, or NIST CSF, was first published in 2014 to provide guidance for organizational cybersecurity defenses and… Go on to the site to read the full article Advertise on IT…
Top minds in machine learning predict where AI is going in 2020
Google AI’s Jeff Dean, PyTorch’s Soumith Chintala, Nvidia ML’s Anima Anandkumar, Kidd Lab’s Celeste Kidd, and IBM Research’s Dario Gil on the future of AI. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Top minds in machine learning…
Cambridge Analytica scandal: Facebook hit with $1.6 million fine
By Waqas Brazilian Government is not happy with Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica breach. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cambridge Analytica scandal: Facebook hit with $1.6 million fine Advertise on IT Security News. Read…
Kuo: AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Series 6, and iPod Touch Getting New Suppliers in 2020
Apple will be making several changes to the suppliers of its products in 2020, according to reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. For starters, Kuo expects Chinese company Goertek to begin assembly of AirPods Pro in the first half of the year.…
Will Apple Ditch Screen ‘Notch’ On 2020 iPhone?
Touch ID fingerprint system will make a return in 2021 on top end iPhones, expert claims amid debate Apple will remove screen notch in 2020 Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Will Apple Ditch Screen ‘Notch’…
CISO Salaries 2020: Does a Changing Role Demand a Change in Pay?
The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) is undergoing a tectonic shift. Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: CISO Salaries 2020: Does a Changing Role Demand a Change in Pay?
How To Navigate An Uncertain Job Horizon
As published in the September/October edition of InfoSecurity Professional Magazine By Deborah Johnson Advice on how to mitigate a sudden job loss due to redundancy, recession or ‘rightsizing’. Diana Contesti was a business continuity planner at a major steel manufacturer…
The NDAA Pushes Forward on Cyber Metrics
The NDAA Pushes Forward on Cyber Metrics Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: The NDAA Pushes Forward on Cyber Metrics
It’s Time for A Tough Conversation About Trust
By Gary Golomb, co-founder and chief scientist, Awake Security The lay reader may think computer and network security is mostly about controlling for malware, rogue code, exploits, ransomware, nation-state attacks, and the like. In reality, computer and network security are…
High Risk Vulnerabilities Addressed in Big Monitoring Fabric
Two high-severity vulnerabilities recently addressed in the Big Monitoring Fabric application could allow an attacker to remotely access affected systems. read more Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: High Risk Vulnerabilities Addressed in Big Monitoring Fabric
TSMC Expected to Begin ‘A14’ 5nm Chip Production in Second Quarter
As expected, Apple chipmaker TSMC has secured orders for the “A14” processors to go in this year’s iPhones and is expected to start manufacturing the chips in the second quarter, according to industry sources cited in a DigiTimes report. The…
Sonos Criticised For Bricking Old Speakers
Recycle mode for a discount actually bricks expensive Sonos speakers, earning ire from owners over added ewaste being thrown away Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: Sonos Criticised For Bricking Old Speakers
Nation-States, Ransomware Attacks, and Dark Web Activity: Our Top 5 Research Pieces From 2019
We remember some of the most important research projects conducted by Insikt Group in 2019 and give you an overview of their findings. The post Nation-States, Ransomware Attacks, and Dark Web Activity: Our Top 5 Research Pieces From 2019 appeared…
Survey Finds Cybersecurity Salaries Constrained
Despite a global shortage of cybersecurity expertise that is often described as nothing less than chronic, a global salary survey of 1,324 cybersecurity professionals finds nearly half the respondents (48%) earn less than $50,000 a year. Only 36% earn more…
Apple to Attend CES 2020 in Rare Official Appearance
Apple will make a rare official appearance at next week’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where its HomeKit smart home system will take the limelight, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. With Amazon and Google expected to roll out new…
Crooks use Star Wars saga as bait in Phishing and malware attacks
Crooks are exploiting the popularity of the Star Wars saga to monetize their efforts, experts warn of online streaming sites delivering malware. Cybercriminals leverage popular movies like Star Wars to lure users into downloading malware to watch exclusive scenes or the full…
Landry’s Notifies Customers of Payment Card Incident
Dining, hospitality and entertainment corporation Landry’s notified customers of a security incident that might have affected their payment card data. On December 31, Landry’s revealed that it first learned of the incident after it detected unauthorized activity on the payment…
US Soldiers Banned from Using TikTok
Security concerns mount over Chinese-owned app Advertise on IT Security News. Read the complete article: US Soldiers Banned from Using TikTok
Security Awareness Training Company KnowBe4 Enters 2020 with Record Growth
KnowBe4, the company that provides the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced a massive year-over-year sales increase with another record-breaking quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2019, KnowBe4 reached 54% growth over Q4 2018, increasing…
Two tips to make multifactor authentication for Office 365 more effective
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a key tool in ensuring that your Office 365 – and any online application – will be secure in the cloud. For those with Microsoft 365 here are some tips to ensure you provide maximum protection…