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Credit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 13:00:42 +0000

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, hackers warn Congress that internet security across software and computer networks are insecure. Also, a malware, dubbed VPNFilter, infected more than 500,000 routers worldwide. Read on to learn…

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Security TrendMicro

May 25, 2018 admin

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of May 21, 2018

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 12:00:45 +0000

Not that I needed to the reminder, but the influx of emails with the subject line “Updates to our Privacy Policy” from companies that I deal with (and some that I’ve never heard of!) means that TODAY is the day! The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has officially taken effect. Originally adopted by the European…

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Kaspersky Security

May 25, 2018 admin

What will voice-assistant ads “look” like?

Credit to Author: Yaroslava Ryabova| Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 08:24:59 +0000

Advertising in voice assistants is coming soon. We examine how it will use personal data and what you can do about it.

Microsoft Security

May 24, 2018 admin

Adding transparency and context into industry AV test results

Credit to Author: Windows Defender ATP| Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 19:03:41 +0000

Corporate Vice President Brad Anderson recently shared his insights on how Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP) evolved to achieve important quality milestones. Our Windows Defender ATP team is committed to delivering industry-leading protection, customer choice, and transparency on the quality of our solutions. In the continued spirit of these principles, we

ScadaICS Schneider

May 24, 2018 admin

My Escapade from Campus to Corporate

Credit to Author: Akanksha Choudhary| Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 08:57:23 +0000

“Journey of a thousand miles begins with a Single Step”, however, sometimes taking that first very step seems daunting, especially, when you are venturing into a completely different phase of… Read more »

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Security Wired

May 24, 2018 admin

‘Significant’ FBI Error Reignites Data Encryption Debate

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 23:02:00 +0000

FBI stats about inaccessible cellphones were inflated, undermining already controversial bureau claims about the threat of encryption.

Independent Krebs

May 24, 2018 admin

3 Charged In Fatal Kansas ‘Swatting’ Attack

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Thu, 24 May 2018 17:45:52 +0000

Federal prosecutors have charged three men with carrying out a deadly hoax known as “swatting,” in which perpetrators call or message a target’s local 911 operators claiming a fake hostage situation or a bomb threat in progress at the target’s address — with the expectation that local police may respond to the scene with deadly force. While only one of the three men is accused of making the phony call to police that got an innocent man shot and killed, investigators say the other two men’s efforts to taunt and deceive one another ultimately helped point the gun.