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How SilentFade group steals millions from Facebook ad spend accounts
SilentFade steals credentials and ad spend account information and sells the information to other bad actors. The group returned with improved malware after Facebook's initial mitigation efforts.
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New FBI strategy seeks to disrupt threat actors, help defenders through better coordination
The FBI sharpens its focus on collaboration among US and foreign government agencies and the private sector. It will acting as a central hub to deal with cybersecurity threats.
Identity theft explained: Why businesses make tempting targets
Identity theft is the use of someone else's personal information without permission, typically to conduct financial transactions. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your organization.
Election security status: Some progress on ballot integrity, but not on Russian interference
With the election less than two months away, government and election officials say voting itself is more secure, but Russian disinformation remains largely unaddressed.
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Securing the edge: 5 best practices
Considering how much is at stake in terms of data and infrastructure exposure, companies looking to take advantage of edge computing’s promise will need to take steps to mitigate the risks.
CMMC bakes security into DoD’s supply chain, has value for all businesses
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification provides a means for the DoD to certify the security capabilities of its contractors, but it's a good way to assess the cybersecurity maturity for all companies.
Content fraud takes a bite out of brand reputation
Scammers leverage user-generated content on trusted sites to trick consumers into sharing sensitive data, causing financial and reputational harm to those businesses.
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How to optimize Windows event logging to better investigate attacks
The default event logging in Windows 10 won't give you enough information to properly conduct intrusion forensics. These settings and tools will help you collect the needed log data.
What is doxing? Weaponizing personal information
Doxing (or doxxing) is the practice of posting someone's personal information online without their consent and typically with the intention to intimidate, humiliate, or harass the victim.
Security in the spotlight as the US heads into elections
A new report and tabletop exercise show how the upcoming US elections could be disrupted at the local government level without hacking the election itself.
How drones affect your threat model
As use of unmanned aerial vehicles grows, organizations should have a plan for managing the risk associated with drones, whether or not they deploy them, experts say.
Many Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations expected to become federal law
Dozens of cybersecurity measures designed to protect US businesses and infrastructure are part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Budget, political concerns might eliminate some.
Twitter hack raises alarm among government officials, security experts
The recent account takeover attack underscores how Twitter and other social platforms have become a critical component of political systems worldwide.
Time running out to protect US November elections
Experts say it's too late for significant legislative action to better protect voting this fall, but meaningful changes are still possible.
New DOE document names China, Russia as threats to US bulk power system
A US Department of Energy RFI seeks information on energy industry's supply chain security practices following executive order to develop industry regulations.
Solar power shines light on security for the renewable energy industry
Solar power plants have massive numbers of vulnerable internet-connected devices. It's recent focus on cybersecurity is awakening the rest of the renewable energy industry to the threat.
Bipartisan bill could bring back the White House national cyber director role
Cyberspace Solarium Commission leaders introduce the National Cyber Director Act to reintroduce cybersecurity expertise into the White House.
