A Brief History of Russian Hackers’ Evolving False Flags
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Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 21:51:53 +0000
Most hackers know how to cover their tracks. But Russia’s elite groups are working at a whole other level.
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Your best defense against insider threats | TECH(talk)
When employees are your weakest link, companies must have programs in place to prevent them from accidentally or intentionally putting the organization at risk. Watch as TECHtalk hosts Ken Mingis and Juliet Beauchamp discuss various options with CSO’s Lucian Constantin.
5 big buts about the Pixel 4 phone
Credit to Author: JR Raphael| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0700
Look, I’ll just come out and say it: I’m a big believer in buts.
Now, hang on a sec: You haven’t accidentally stumbled onto the world’s last remaining Sir Mix-a-Lot fan site. (If only!) No, the buts of which I speak at this particular moment are the single “t” variety — as in, the contradictory kinds of statements that are so frequently missing when we talk about technology.
You know what I’m talking about, right? Here in these tribal times of 2019, it’s all too easy to fall into a pattern of seeing a certain sort of product or type of device as being either “awesome” or “inferior,” with little gray space in between those extremes. You’ve used this kind of smartphone for years now, damn it, so it has to be the best! And that other company’s devices are, like, obviously awful. They’re from the competing team! They could never be worth your while.
Microsoft’s Secured-Core PC Feature Protects Critical Code
Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:00:00 +0000
The “secured-core PC” feature for Windows looks to head off firmware hacks.
Read MoreTrain to be a certified cyber security professional for just $39
Credit to Author: DealPost Team| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:56:00 -0700
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This e-training bundle is perfect for anyone who has an interest in putting a stop to cyber crime. It includes twelve courses that’ll introduce students to ethical hacking methods, show them how to test a network for weaknesses, and identify problems so they can be fixed prior to being exploited. It’s fast, flexible, and you can even apply your training in preparation for several certification exams
Kaspersky Antidrone: What it’s for and how it works
Credit to Author: Nikolay Pankov| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:40 +0000
Criminals and troublemakers can deploy drones that harm businesses. Here’s how we arm you against this potential threat.
Read MoreAir alert: 8 dangerous drone incidents
Credit to Author: Igor Kuksov| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:32 +0000
Buzzing the White House, paralyzing airports, crashing into planes and power lines — we highlight the dangers of drones.
Read MoreUtah county moves to expand mobile voting through blockchain
Credit to Author: Lucas Mearian| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 03:00:00 -0700
Disabled voters in Utah County will be able to use their smartphones to vote in the November municipal election, an expansion of an earlier pilot test of the blockchain-based technology and anothert step toward allowing all voters to cast ballots with a mobile device.
The county, which has more than a half million residents, is the third in the U.S. to partner with Tusk Philanthropies, a non-profit focused on expanding mobile voting nationally. The latest pilot is a collaboration between the Utah County Elections Division, Tusk Philanthropies, the National Cybersecurity Center and Boston-based voting app developer Voatz.