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“I agree to these terms and conditions” is the biggest lie on the Internet

Two communications professors have proven what we all anecdotally knew to be true: the overwhelming majority of Internet users doesn’t read services’ terms of …

CMS Airship
CMS Airship: Free secure content management

CMS Airship is a free content management system designed and maintained by a team of PHP security experts at Paragon Initiative Enterprises. The web interface for managing …

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Nearly 1 in 3 consumers victimized by card fraud

Thirty percent of consumers globally have experienced card fraud in the past five years, according to ACI Worldwide and Aite Group. The global fraud study of more than 6,000 …

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GDPR could create $320 billion in fines

Unsurprisingly, many consumer products organisations are taking risks with the security and privacy of their customer data. They are failing to put in place proper processes …

3d printing
Cybersecurity risks in 3D printing

3D printing (i.e. additive manufacturing) is a $4 billion business set to quadruple by 2020. Additive manufacturing builds a product from a computer assisted design (CAD) file …

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Microsoft splats bug that turns printers into drive-by exploit kits

In this month’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released 11 sets of patches – 6 “critical” and 5 “important.” The good news is that none of …

FCA US
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles launches bug bounty program

The convergence of connectivity technology and the automotive industry is creating a more enjoyable driving experience. Features such as self-diagnostics, keyless entry and …

biohazard energy
Malware offers backdoor to critical infrastructure targets

SentinelOne Labs has discovered a new form of malware, which has already infected at least one European energy company. The malware, dubbed SFG, is the mother ship of an …

IoT
The explosive growth of the IoT security market

The IoT security market is estimated to grow from USD 7.90 billion in 2016 to USD 36.95 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 36.1%, according to MarketsandMarkets. The major forces …

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Shard: Open source tool checks for password re-use

Security researcher Philip O’Keefe has created a tool that allows users to check whether they have reused a password on multiple accounts. The impetus behind the …

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Researchers create effective anti-ransomware solution

Are you willing to sacrifice a dozen or so of your files in order to save the rest from the grasping hands of modern crypto-ransomware? I believe that the answer from most …

Pokemon GO
Pokémon GO gets full access to players’ Google account

Pokémon GO, the mobile augmented reality game that has become hugely popular in record time, brings with it a lot of unexpected dangers. Its popularity has been exploited by …

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