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.

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What to consider when shopping for cyber insurance
TechRepublic - Michael Kassner
Cyber insurance is gaining favor in the business world. An expert offers tips on how to get what's needed for the best price. In his TechRepublic …
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Update to REvil ransomware changes Windows passwords to automate file encryption via Safe Mode
TechRepublic - Jonathan Greig
The ransomware changes the device password to "DTrump4ever" and forces the device to log in automatically after being rebooted. The hackers behind the …
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Report: It's not all doom and gloom in cybersecurity with remote workers
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
Endpoint protection for remote workers is still a huge concern, but one report finds that there may be light at the end of the tunnel as businesses …
2 hours ago
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Microsoft releases biannual reports on digital trust
TechRepublic - Esther Shein
The reports reveal an increase in requests from U.S. law enforcement agencies, and that the company received the most requests for content removal …
2 hours ago
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How to set up an SSH tarpit in Ubuntu Server 20.04
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
Jack Wallen shows you how to add an SSH tarpit to Ubuntu Server with the help of endlessh. In your never-ending quest to secure your Linux servers, …
1 day ago
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Phishing attack ramps up against COVID-19 vaccine supply chain
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
Targeting global companies, the attackers are likely seeking confidential data on the distribution and storage of the coronavirus vaccines, says IBM …
1 day ago
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Wells Fargo and Chase now among most imitated brands in phishing attacks
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
The banks are being exploited in attacks targeting people filing taxes, getting stimulus checks and ordering home deliveries, says Check …
1 day ago
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100+ critical IT policies every company needs, ready for download
TechRepublic - Bill Detwiler
From BYOD and social media to ergonomics and encryption, TechRepublic has dozens of ready-made, downloadable IT policy templates. Whether you're …
Aug 22, 2019
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Securonix, AWS partner on new cloud-native SIEM solution
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
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" …
2 days ago
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FBI cleans up infected Exchange servers
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
The feds removed web shells that provided backdoor access to cybercriminals in a recent exploit of Microsoft Exchange. Federal authorities in the U.S. …
2 days ago
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DDoS attacks increased by 20% in 2020, meaning everyone should consider themselves at risk
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
There were more than 10 million DDoS attacks in 2020, driven by new attack vectors and new threat actors; most of the industries targeted were vital …
2 days ago
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Cybersecurity funding hits all time high in 2020
TechRepublic - Allen Bernard
Investors pumped almost $8 billion into cybersecurity firms last year, according to Crunchbase. Continuing a decade-long run of high venture capital …
2 days ago
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High numbers of schools hit by phishing, account compromise and ransomware attacks
TechRepublic - Allen Bernard
According to a new report, thieves are targeting the personal data of staff and students stored in the cloud. Most educational organizations (60%) …
2 days ago
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How open source security flaws pose a threat to organizations
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
A majority of the open source codebases found in commercial applications analyzed by Synopsys contained security vulnerabilities. Applications that …
3 days ago
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Attacks against cloud users surged in 2020
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
Cloud-based user accounts were hit by almost 3.1 million external cyberattacks throughout the year, according to McAfee. The shift to remote work in …
3 days ago
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Why adding neurodiversity to cybersecurity teams is a win-win for companies and employees
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SAP and IBM have changed the hiring and onboarding process to open up more jobs to non-traditional candidates.
Apr 6
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User personas and DaaS could solve some security challenges of remote work
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Use cases can make life easier for IT departments managing connectivity and access for thousands of home offices.
Apr 5
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How to raise the cybersecurity poverty line and make companies more secure
TechRepublic - Scott Matteson
The cybersecurity poverty line is a term that can help companies understand security gaps and build better awareness. Learn more about it and how it …
4 days ago
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This browser extension promises to block Google's controversial new tracking algorithm
TechRepublic - Owen Hughes
DuckDuckGo has launched a new browser extension for Chrome that will prevent FLoC, a new tracking technique used by Google to support web advertising …
4 days ago
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How scalper bots profit by buying and reselling Sony PS5 and Xbox consoles
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
These bots grab some of the limited stock of the PS5 and Xbox on eBay and Amazon and then resell them at huge markups, says PerimeterX. Scalper bots, …
4 days ago
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Zero trust: The good, the bad and the ugly
TechRepublic - Michael Kassner
Zero trust is a good cybersecurity platform, but experts suggest care to get it right and not disenfranchise users. Thanks to the pandemic, the zero …
Apr 8
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How to use Docker Bench for Security to audit your container deployments
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
Docker Bench for Security is a simple way of checking for common best practices around your Docker deployments in production. Jack Wallen shows you …
Apr 8
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How to use FreeRADIUS for SSH authentication
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
Jack Wallen shows you how to install and configure FreeRADIUS as a centralized SSH authentication tool. You might have a large number of Linux …
Apr 8
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How password anxiety is impacting individuals and organizations
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
A majority of people said they'd avoid using certain websites or accounts where they've forgotten their password, says LastPass. Passwords are a …
Apr 8
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Nation-state cyber attacks could lead to cyber conflict
TechRepublic - Allen Bernard
New HP-sponsored report finds significant increase in nation-states targeting enterprises to steal high-value IP. A new report from HP released …
Apr 8
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2021 Brings new security challenges and regulations for European CISOs
TechRepublic - Forrester Research
European CISOs are shifting how they spend on security in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and are having to adopt to a raft of new proposed EU …
Apr 7
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How to better combat malware delivered through email
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
A majority of security pros said they're most concerned about malicious payloads sent to employees via file attachments, according to a survey from …
Apr 7
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Mobile devices proved vulnerable during pandemic lockdowns
TechRepublic - Allen Bernard
According to Verizon, nearly half of businesses sacrificed mobile device security best practices to "get the job done." According to the Verizon …
Apr 7
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Data scraped from 500 million LinkedIn users found for sale online
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
IDs, names, email addresses and more personal details are part of the massive database of stolen data, which could be used to launch additional …
Apr 6