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Intel: Thoughtful security is essential for innovation

This article has been indexed from Security on TechRepublic Intel execs stressed the importance of secure technologies and solid collaborations to improve product resilience and fuel innovation. Read the original article: Intel: Thoughtful security is essential for innovation

Cybersecurity spending to hit $150 billion this year

This article has been indexed from Security on TechRepublic The 12% bump in spending will be driven by ongoing demand for remote workers and cloud security, says Gartner. Read the original article: Cybersecurity spending to hit $150 billion this year

Ransomware attackers are now using triple extortion tactics

This article has been indexed from Security on TechRepublic Attackers are not only demanding ransom from organizations, but also threatening their customers, users and other third parties. Read the original article: Ransomware attackers are now using triple extortion tactics

How to prevent another Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack

This article has been indexed from Security on TechRepublic Government and business both need to step up to combat ransomware attacks against critical systems before they spiral further out of control. Read the original article: How to prevent another Colonial…

Web shells: Top 5 things to know

The use of web shells is increasing, which could put your business at risk. Tom Merritt lists five things to know about web shells. Read the original article: Web shells: Top 5 things to know

Top 5 things to know about web shells

The use of web shells is increasing, which could put your business at risk. Tom Merritt lists five things to know about web shells. Read the original article: Top 5 things to know about web shells

A security flaw in AirDrop found by users

Read the original article: A security flaw in AirDrop found by users Someone who knows how can obtain your phone number and email address when you try to share a file from your iPhone, say researchers at the University of…

Phishing attacks imitate Wells Fargo and Chase the most

Read the original article: Phishing attacks imitate Wells Fargo and Chase the most These popular banks are being spoofed in attacks targeting people filing taxes, getting stimulus checks and ordering deliveries, says Check Point. Read the original article: Phishing attacks…

Ransomware attack hits Washington, D.C. police department

Read the original article: Ransomware attack hits Washington, D.C. police department The attack was reportedly pulled off by the Babuk gang, which has already leaked screenshots of some of the stolen data. Read the original article: Ransomware attack hits Washington,…

Password-stealing spyware targets Android users in the UK

Read the original article: Password-stealing spyware targets Android users in the UK The spyware tries to steal passwords and other sensitive data and accesses your contact list, warns the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre. Read the original article: Password-stealing spyware…

Phishing attacks target Chase Bank customers

Read the original article: Phishing attacks target Chase Bank customers Two email campaigns discovered by Armorblox impersonated Chase in an attempt to steal login credentials. Read the original article: Phishing attacks target Chase Bank customers

Why hackers are increasingly targeting video game companies

Read the original article: Why hackers are increasingly targeting video game companies The targets of the latest attacks are C-suite executives in the video game industry, says BlackCloak. Read the original article: Why hackers are increasingly targeting video game companies

Linux kernel security uproar: What some people missed

Read the original article: Linux kernel security uproar: What some people missed Commentary: It’s not really very interesting that University of Minnesota researchers introduced bugs into the Linux kernel. What matters is what would have happened next. Read the original…

Bitcoin cheat sheet: Everything professionals need to know

Read the original article: Bitcoin cheat sheet: Everything professionals need to know If you’re curious about the original decentralized cryptocurrency, here’s what you need to know about Bitcoin, including why the price of a bitcoin keeps climbing. Read the original…

Love in a time of quarantine can be costly

Read the original article: Love in a time of quarantine can be costly A new report says people were scammed out of a record-breaking $304 million in the past year after being “catfished.” Read the original article: Love in a…

Cryptocurrency scams: Top 5 ways to protect yourself

Read the original article: Cryptocurrency scams: Top 5 ways to protect yourself As the use of cryptocurrency increases, so does the risk of being a target for scammers. Tom Merritt offers five tips for defending against cryptocurrency scams. Read the…

Top 5 ways to protect against cryptocurrency scams

Read the original article: Top 5 ways to protect against cryptocurrency scams As the use of cryptocurrency increases, so does the risk of being a target for scammers. Tom Merritt offers five tips for defending against cryptocurrency scams. Read the…

Nonprofit provides help to hospitals battling ransomware

Read the original article: Nonprofit provides help to hospitals battling ransomware The Center for Internet Security recently launched a free tool for private U.S. hospitals to block malicious activity. Read the original article: Nonprofit provides help to hospitals battling ransomware

What to consider when shopping for cyber insurance

Read the original article: What to consider when shopping for cyber insurance Cyber insurance is gaining favor in the business world. An expert offers tips on how to get what’s needed for the best price. Read the original article: What…

Microsoft releases biannual reports on digital trust

Read the original article: Microsoft releases biannual reports on digital trust The reports reveal an increase in requests from U.S. law enforcement agencies, and that the company received the most requests for content removal from China during this period. Read…

Phishing attack ramps up against COVID-19 vaccine supply chain

Read the original article: Phishing attack ramps up against COVID-19 vaccine supply chain Targeting global companies, the attackers are likely seeking confidential data on the distribution and storage of the coronavirus vaccines, says IBM Security X-Force. Read the original article:…

FBI cleans up infected Exchange servers

Read the original article: FBI cleans up infected Exchange servers The feds removed web shells that provided backdoor access to cybercriminals in a recent exploit of Microsoft Exchange. Read the original article: FBI cleans up infected Exchange servers

Securonix, AWS partner on new cloud-native SIEM solution

Read the original article: Securonix, AWS partner on new cloud-native SIEM solution AWS customers will be able to connect their accounts to Securonix’s AWS-hosted SaaS security software using what it calls a “bring your own cloud” model. Read the original…

Cybersecurity funding hits all time high in 2020

Read the original article: Cybersecurity funding hits all time high in 2020 Investors pumped almost $8 billion into cybersecurity firms last year, according to Crunchbase. Read the original article: Cybersecurity funding hits all time high in 2020

How open source security flaws pose a threat to organizations

Read the original article: How open source security flaws pose a threat to organizations A majority of the open source codebases found in commercial applications analyzed by Synopsys contained security vulnerabilities. Read the original article: How open source security flaws…

Attacks against cloud users surged in 2020

Read the original article: Attacks against cloud users surged in 2020 Cloud-based user accounts were hit by almost 3.1 million external cyberattacks throughout the year, according to McAfee. Read the original article: Attacks against cloud users surged in 2020

Zero trust: The good, the bad and the ugly

Read the original article: Zero trust: The good, the bad and the ugly Zero trust is a good cybersecurity platform, but experts suggest care to get it right and not disenfranchise users.   Become a supporter of IT Security News…