May 2018 – Page 27 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 18:20:00 +0000

As a potential colocation customer, you’ll want to look beyond basic variables of price or footprint when choosing a partner. The market conditions affecting a provider’s approach can certainly trickle… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

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Power Distribution System Characteristics: Introduction

Credit to Author: Petre Butu| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 13:00:58 +0000

For panel builders, understanding how to distribute electrical power is important. Get that right and everything works as expected. But, if current, frequency, or operating temperature is not properly accounted… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

May 9, 2018 admin

NFPA 70E 2018: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself

Credit to Author: Corey Jasper| Date: Tue, 08 May 2018 23:26:03 +0000

Exposure to electricity resulted in 154 workplace fatalities and 1,850 cases with days away from work in 2014, according to the 2017 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts”… Read more »

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Security Wired

May 9, 2018 admin

The Iran Nuclear Deal Unraveling Raises Fears of Cyberattacks

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 14:44:14 +0000

For the last three years, Iran has restrained its state-sponsored hackers from disruptive attacks on the West. That ceasefire may now be over.

Independent Krebs

May 9, 2018 admin

Think You’ve Got Your Credit Freezes Covered? Think Again.

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 13:36:04 +0000

I spent a few days last week speaking at and attending a conference on responding to identity theft. The forum was held in Florida, one of the major epicenters for identity fraud complaints in United States. One gripe I heard from several presenters was that identity thieves increasingly are finding ways to open new mobile phone accounts in the names of people who have already frozen their credit files with the big-three credit bureaus. Here’s a look at what may be going on, and how you can protect yourself.

MalwareBytes Security

May 9, 2018 admin

Netflix phish claims your membership is on hold

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 17:00:54 +0000

We take a look at a new Netflix phish in circulation, using the time-honored trick of claiming the recipient is about to lose access unless they hand over some personal information.

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Tags: Apple email emails netflix netflix phish phish phishing scam

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The post Netflix phish claims your membership is on hold appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

MalwareBytes Security

May 9, 2018 admin

HTTPS: why the green padlock is not enough

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 16:30:32 +0000

Cheap hosting deals offering free certificates have made the green padlock a less convincing sign of security. Here’s what to look for to ensure a website is safe to visit.

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Tags: ca certificates extended validation green padlock HTTPS PayPal phishing SSL TLS

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Microsoft Security

May 9, 2018 admin

Here is Homeland Security, black swans, and thwarted cyberattacks

Credit to Author: Jenny Erie| Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 16:00:48 +0000

Last week, I had the honor of addressing The Homeland Security Training Institute (HSTI) at the College of DuPage as part of the HSTI Live educational series. The event featured other prominent speakers at the forefront of cybersecurity defense, including: Dave Tyson, CEO of CISO Insights, a global cybersecurity consultant and Nicole Darden Ford, Vice