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Defending against Windows RDP attacks
In 2020, attacks against Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) grew by 768%, according to ESET. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise, given the massive increase in the number …
Bitcoin Security Rectifier app aims to make Bitcoin more secure
A computer science engineer at Michigan State University has a word of advice for the millions of bitcoin owners who use smartphone apps to manage their cryptocurrency: …
DX projects hindered by lack of collaboration between security and networking teams
Netskope revealed a research showing a significant breakdown in collaboration between two of the central components of the IT team: networking and security. While 49% of …
Getting a grip on basic cyber hygiene
We know that good “hygiene” is conducive to good health and cleanliness. And, if you’re reading this blog it’s safe to say that you’re familiar with the term “cyber” as it …
New competition allows cybersecurity leaders to test their knowledge and skills
What can security leaders do to make sure they’re prepared and hone their skills ahead of the next inevitable threat? Now, they can test themselves and their knowledge at a …
Week in review: Patch Tuesday forecast, how to select a DLP solution, is it OK to publish PoC exploits?
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and interviews: 21 vulnerabilities found in Exim, update your instances ASAP! A code audit of Exim, a …
The obvious and not-so-obvious data you wouldn’t want companies to have
What types of data are companies collecting, and when does it stop serving us? Value exchange: The ultimate differentiator First, let’s start by assessing the process of …
May 2021 Patch Tuesday forecast: Spring cleaning is in order
There’s an event referred to as spring cleaning, where we take some time from our regular routines to focus on bringing order back to our homes. We remove the junk that has …
Be a “dumbass”, like some of the world’s best cyber investigators
One of my closest friends in the cybersecurity industry has had a second-to-none career path. While in the employ of an industry leader in incident response, he was …
Acting on a security risk assessment of your organization’s use of Salesforce
Salesforce isn’t rocket science, but the software has an incredible array of tools, which is why securing it demands a unique (and sometimes complex) approach. If you’re …
Consumer views and behaviors on creating and using passwords
17% of consumers would rather watch paint dry than create a unique password for every service they use, an Onfido survey reveals. The study polled more than 4,000 consumers in …
DefakeHop: A deepfake detection method that tackles adversarial threat detection and recognition
Army researchers developed a deepfake detection method that will allow for the creation of state-of-the-art soldier technology to support mission-essential tasks such as …
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