February 2019 – Page 2 – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:21 +0000

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, were created to provide a secure tunnel in which user activity can be carried out in privacy. In this way, VPNs have been utilized by individual users, as well as to support business processes for several years, and their use is only growing. According to current statistics, nearly 25 percent…

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ComputerWorld Independent

February 28, 2019 admin

Now you can buy police-grade iPhone hacking tools on eBay

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:25:00 -0800

If you want to hack your way into an old iPhone you can get hold of a law enforcement-grade system to do just that for a bargain price on eBay.

I think that’s a crime

I can’t stress this enough.

The very existence of tools like these is a threat to every smartphone user. This is because no matter how many times people argue that these solutions will only see use by law enforcement, these things always proliferate.

The fact that Celebrate systems law enforcement was until recently spending heavily on acquiring are now available on the open market for as little as $100 is a perfect illustration of this.

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Independent Krebs

February 27, 2019 admin

Crypto Mining Service Coinhive to Call it Quits

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:19:28 +0000

Roughly one year ago, KrebsOnSecurity published a lengthy investigation into the individuals behind Coinhive[.]com, a cryptocurrency mining service that has been heavily abused to force hacked Web sites to mine virtual currency. On Tuesday, Coinhive announced plans to pull the plug on the project early next month.

Kaspersky Security

February 27, 2019 admin

A helping hand for a smart hand: How we hacked it so others wouldn’t

Credit to Author: Marvin the Robot| Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:14:24 +0000

At Mobile World Congress 2019, our experts presented a study on the security of Motorica smart artificial limbs.

Security Wired

February 27, 2019 admin

Michael Cohen’s House Testimony: 5 Key Takeaways

Credit to Author: Garrett M. Graff| Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:08:30 +0000

Michael Cohen’s testimony before the House Oversight committee tells a new story about Trump and Russia.

ScadaICS Schneider

February 27, 2019 admin

How To Drive Real Results With An APM Strategy

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:46:28 +0000

Asset Performance Management is a discipline that covers a wide range of technology and processes. When executed effectively, asset performance management can enable dramatic improvements in a company’s ability to… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

February 27, 2019 admin

Predictive Analytics Pilots That Work

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:36:43 +0000

According to Forbes, “Digital Transformation isn’t a buzzword anymore. It’s the way.” In today’s increasingly competitive marketplaces, every business is looking for an opportunity to exploit a new competitive advantage that helps… Read more »

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ScadaICS Schneider

February 27, 2019 admin

NetShelter CX gets Alaska’s New Memorial Hospital up and running quicker

Credit to Author: Customer Voices| Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:16:37 +0000

Located in Barrow, Alaska, Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital is the primary healthcare facility for the North Slope region—an area larger than Washington State and the largest municipality in the United… Read more »

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