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SpriteCoin: Another New CryptoCurrency…or NOT!

Credit to Author: FortiGuard SE Team| Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:05:59 +0000

Fortinet FortiGuard Labs has come across a ransomware that only accepts Monero – an open source cryptocurrency created in 2014 – for payment, signaling a shift away from the widely used and accepted standard Bitcoin in the ransomware space. Ransomware authors are aware of current trends and events, and appear to be taking advantage of all the hype surrounding the cryptocurrency craze.

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Executive Insights: If it is Not Seamless, It is Not Secure

Credit to Author: Michael Xie| Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:45:59 +0000

As the number of connected devices on networks and subsequent threats increase at a rate that is practically immeasurable, many organizations are making the mistake of fighting fire with fire. They are meeting complexity with complexity — a moment-to-moment tactical response that reduces their cybersecurity to an inefficient collection of vendors, protocols and operating systems.

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Into the Implementation of Spectre

Credit to Author: Axelle Apvrille| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:00:59 +0000

In this blog post, we will get into the details of the implementation of Spectre, the exploit that targets the vulnerbilities found in CPUs built by AMD, ARM, and Intel. We assume you are familiar with the concept of the attack, and you can inspect the Proof of Concept source code provided in the Appendix of the paper linked above. You might also find it easier to read this blog post with the source code side by side.

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Prioritizing Your Security – Where Do You Begin?

Credit to Author: Anthony Giandomenico| Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:45:59 +0000

There is an incredible urgency for organizations, especially those undergoing digital transformation, to reprioritize security hygiene and identify emerging risks. However, as the volume, velocity, and automation of attacks continues to increase, it is also becoming increasingly important to align patching prioritization to what is happening in the wild so you can better focus your limited resources on the most critical and emerging risks.

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