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Dow Jones watchlist of high-risk businesses, people found on unsecured database
A Dow Jones watchlist of 2.4 million at-risk businesses, politicians, and individuals was left unprotected on public cloud server.
What is a botnet? And why they aren't going away anytime soon
A botnet is a collection of any type of internet-connected device that an attacker has compromised. Commonly used in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, botnets can also take advantage of their collective computing power to...
What is ethical hacking? How to get paid to break into computers
Ethical hacking is legally breaking into computers and devices to test an organization's defenses. Here’s what ethical hacking entails and the certifications and training you need to become an ethical hacker.
Meet the man-in-the-room attack: Hackers can invisibly eavesdrop on Bigscreen VR users
Flaws in Bigscreen could allow 'invisible Peeping Tom' hackers to eavesdrop on Bigscreen VR users, to discreetly deliver malware payloads, to completely control victims' computers and even to start a worm infection spreading through...
North Korean hackers target Russian-based companies
The North Korean Lazarus APT group is going after the Russians. Russian hackers, however, needed less than 20 minutes in 2018 to completely pwn an organization.
Top tools and resources for running a capture the flag competition
Capture the flag competitions can help improve security skills and identify talent. Use these tools and frameworks to design and run your own CTF event.
Disastrous cyber attack on email provider wipes US servers and backups
A cyber attack on email provider VFEmail caused “catastrophic destruction,” with hackers wiping the servers and backups.
What is a man-in-the-middle attack? How MitM attacks work and how to prevent them
A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is when an attacker intercepts communications between two parties either to secretly eavesdrop or modify traffic traveling between the two. Detecting MitM attacks is difficult, but they are...
Popular electric scooters can be remotely hacked
Researchers warned that Xiaomi M365 scooters can be remotely hacked from 100 meters away to slam on the brakes or to accelerate.
How polls are hacked: What every business should know
The recent revelation that Michael Cohen paid to rig a presidential primary poll underscores the risks they present to business. Here's how to identify and prevent poll rigging.
What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)? And 5 signs you've been hit with one
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a cyberattack executed by criminals or nation-states with the intent to steal data or surveil systems over an extended time period. Here's how to know if you've been hit with one.
Hijacked Nest devices highlight the insecurity of the IoT
Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as Nest cameras and thermostats, continue to be hacked. To prevent that, follow smart password practices and turn on 2FA.
OSCP cheating allegations a reminder to verify hacking skills when hiring
A former student’s claim of widespread cheating on the OSCP exam underscores need to test security job candidates.
Law enforcement shuts down xDedic marketplace for hacked servers
Cooperation among multiple agencies in the U.S. and Europe close a marketplace that sold access to servers hacked through RDP attacks.
Privacy groups blast Google, IAB over data leak via ad auctions
New evidence to an ongoing GDPR complaint shows how ad categories used by Google and the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) profile you and apply potentially sensitive labels to you.
Hijacked Nest camera blares warning about North Korean missiles headed to U.S.
A hacker hijacked a Nest security camera and blasted a warning about three North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles headed to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Ohio.
Why one of America’s top experts is hopeful for better election security
Voting machines and elections in general are still vulnerable to hacking, says Matt Blaze, but adoption of risk-limiting audits and software independence gives opportunity for improvement.
The politics of ‘Have I Been Pwned’
Data breaches are not created equal. Business leaders and security managers must beware the dangers of FUD and hype created around notification of old breaches.
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