Common pitfalls in attributing cyberattacks

Australian government doubles down on cybersecurity in new digital-forward budget

What is cryptography? How algorithms keep information secret and safe

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US DOJ indictments might force Russian hacker group Sandworm to retool

Experts hope that indictments against six Russian military intelligence agents will make Russia rethink plans to disrupt the US election.

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How attackers exploit QR codes and how to mitigate the risk

Attackers are taking advantage of the increased use of QR codes to steal sensitive information or conduct phishing campaigns. Here's what security teams and employees need to know.

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11 top cloud security threats

More data and applications are moving to the cloud, which creates unique infosecurity challenges. Here are the "Egregious 11," the top security threats organizations face when using cloud services.

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Common pitfalls in attributing cyberattacks

Attack attribution is always difficult as criminal groups often share code and techniques, and nation-state actors excel at deception. Here, security researchers share their techniques and common pitfalls.

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What is cryptography? How algorithms keep information secret and safe

Cryptography is the science of keeping information secret and safe by transforming it into form that unintended recipients cannot understand. It makes secure data transmission over the internet possible.

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Australian government doubles down on cybersecurity in new digital-forward budget

The 2021 budget is heavy on tech and cyber support—but security specialists warn that increased digitalisation makes agencies, businesses even bigger targets.

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Financial crime group FIN11 pivots to ransomware and stolen data extortion

FIN11, believed to be Russia-based, follows a trend of cybercriminal groups expanding their operations beyond financial crime.

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Azure Security Benchmark v2: What you need to know

Here's what Microsoft's new security benchmarks include and how they can help you better understand your Azure security posture.

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Half of all virtual appliances have outdated software and serious vulnerabilities

New study shows that even security vendors can use outdated and vulnerable virtual appliances. Top advice: Make sure your vulnerability management processes include virtual appliances.

IDG Tech Spotlight > IT Leadership [ September 2020 ]

IT leaders grapple with the new normal

Five articles examine the challenges faced by leaders across all segments of IT – and the solutions that have made a difference.

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IDG Tech Spotlight > IT Leadership [ September 2020 / CSO ]

The CISO’s newest responsibility: Building trust

Leading CISOs have already embraced the concept of trust as a deliverable and indeed are making it the central theme of their entire security function.

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Taking aim at the cybersecurity skills shortage: 5 approaches to closing the gap

Programs have emerged to draw professionals into the field and prepare them for jobs, but their task is daunting.

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Homomorphic encryption tools find their niche

Current homomorphic encryption offerings require fewer specialized skills and are proving themselves effective in some use cases.

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Elusive hacker-for-hire group Bahamut linked to historical attack campaigns

The Bahamut group targets high-value victims and takes meticulous care with its own operational security.

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11 biggest cybersecurity M&A deals in 2020

COVID-19 hasn't slowed the pace of mergers and acquisitions for 2020, although the size of the transactions is down from last year.

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