Cybersecurity and Cyberwar

What's worse than getting hit with a security breach? Getting hit with an easily preventable one. Find the best cybersecurity tips and practices here.

By TechRepublic

How to install the OPNsense Firewall/Router Linux distribution
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
Need a dedicated firewall appliance? OPNsense is a free, open-source solution, ready to protect your network from intrusion. The protection of your …
How to secure a blockchain: 3 things business leaders need to know
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
With companies across industries adopting blockchain technologies, security concerns remain, according to the World Economic Forum. Business leaders …
BlackBerry opens BBM Enterprise for personal use after Emtek discontinues BBM Consumer
TechRepublic - James Sanders
Attempts to make BBM more consumer-focused with social media functions saw limited success, leading to the discontinuation of the BBM Consumer …
GDPR: A cheat sheet
TechRepublic - Mark Kaelin
Enforcement of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to any company that transacts with European Union citizens. Here's your GDPR …
How to monitor file changes with fswatch
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
Jack Wallen shows you how to install and use the directory monitor tool, fswatch. With each passing day, it seems we are more and more likely to …
How to monitor file changes with fswatch
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Jack Wallen shows you how to install and use the directory monitor tool, fswatch.
How criminals use fraud guides from the Dark Web to scam organizations and individuals
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
A review of fraud guides by Terbium Labs reveals the tactics used by cybercriminals to steal and exploit your data. The Dark Web has garnered a …
Two-factor authentication: A cheat sheet
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
A password alone will not protect sensitive information from hackers—two-factor authentication is also necessary. Here's what security pros and users …
RoboKiller v. Nomorobo: Which robocall blocker should iOS users choose?
TechRepublic - Cory Bohon
Call blockers have made significant advancements, but so have telemarketers' tactics for getting you to pick up. See how call blockers RoboKiller and …
5 things you need to know about Google's new Android developer policies
TechRepublic - James Sanders
Google is changing its app review process to address developer complaints. Here's what you need to know about it. Android apps are no longer able to …
How SMBs can better protect their business and customer data
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
These tips from the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Better Business Bureau can help guard your business against breaches and other …
How to prevent rootkit-enabled malware Scranos from harming your organization
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
The Scranos rootkit malware can do significant damage by stealing passwords and data through a fradulent certificate. But it can be removed, …
73% of IT security teams are understaffed, and CISOs are turning to automation for help
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
With a cybersecurity talent shortage, AI and machine learning solutions are filling gaps, according to Ponemon Institute report. In the midst of a …
How to configure the Enpass clipboard timeout
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
Learn how to receive a bit more security from the Enpass Password Manager, by changing the clipboard timeout. The Enpass password manager has become …
How to improve cybersecurity for your business: 6 tips
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Business cyber risks rates are holding steady for US companies, according to the US Chamber of Commerce and FICO. Here's how to stay …
How to configure the Enpass clipboard timeout
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Jack Wallen shows you how to eke out a bit more security from the Enpass Password Manager, by changing the clipboard timeout.
Hackers accessed users' emails: How to secure your personal information
TechRepublic - James Sanders
Microsoft has declined to disclose how many users were affected by the breach, though the knock-on effects can be significant. Here's what …
5 best password managers for Android
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
If you're looking for a password manager for your Android, below are five of the best. In today's world of insecurity, we need to do everything …
5 best password managers for Android
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If you're looking for a password manager for your Android device, Jack Wallen offers his list of what he considers to be the best five on the market.
Top 5 emerging risks businesses face
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
With the onset of GDPR, privacy regulation compliance now tops talent shortages as the largest emerging business risk, according to Gartner. Complying …
Vulnerabilities discovered in industrial equipment increased 30% in 2018
TechRepublic - James Sanders
As state-sponsored attackers increase their activity and cyberwar escalates, security researchers are focusing their attention on industrial systems …
How IBM's expanding blockchain-based grocery store network will improve food safety
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Albertsons is the latest grocery store to adopt the blockchain-based system for tracing food from farm to store shelf. IBM continues to expand the …
How to block SSH attacks on Linux with denyhosts
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
If you depend on secure shell, learn how you can better protect your servers from SSH attacks. If you allow Secure Shell (SSH) connections on your …
What is a SQL injection attack?
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If your website uses a SQL database you need to be aware of injection attacks, which are simple and incredibly devastating.
SQL injection attacks: A cheat sheet for business pros
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
SQL injection has been a major security risk since the early days of the internet. Find out what's at risk, and how cybersecurity pros can defend …
Half of security pros would rather walk barefoot in a public restroom than use public Wi-Fi
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
Public Wi-Fi is rife with security risks, and cybersecurity professionals aren't taking any chances, according to a Lastline report. Nearly half (45%) …
Why IT pros fear employee error, not hackers, will cause the most breaches
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
IT pros are more concerned with user error and malicious insiders than compromised accounts, according to a Gurucul report. The vast majority of IT …
Half of organizations don't test their incident response plans
TechRepublic - James Sanders
Understaffed and overburdened cybersecurity teams are stretched too thin to cover the entire attack surface, according to a Ponemon / IBM …
Why it's cheaper than ever to buy stolen identities on the Dark Web to steal tax refunds
TechRepublic - James Sanders
With an upfront investment of about $1,000, attackers can more than double their money, according to a report from Carbon Black. The Dark Web has been …