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Credit to Author: Selena J. Linde, T. Markus Funk, Todd M. Hinnen and Jonathan G. Hardin| Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 04:35:00 -0700

The widespread WannaCry attack demonstrated the acute vulnerability of computer systems to ransomware attacks. There is no reason to think that larger, more sophisticated attacks aren’t already being planned — the perpetrators of WannaCry reportedly profited handsomely — and companies that have not assessed and addressed the risk posed to their systems by such attacks may remain vulnerable.

Companies can take prophylactic steps to protect their systems against ransomware, focusing on improving data security hygiene, establishing effective governance and raising employees’ awareness of the threat.

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May 29, 2017 admin

Instead of Banning Cheaters, Pokémon Go Trolls Them Hard

Credit to Author: Brian Barrett| Date: Mon, 29 May 2017 11:00:53 +0000

A new “shadowban” leaves Pokémon Go bot runners stuck in a sea of Pidgeys. The post Instead of Banning Cheaters, Pokémon Go Trolls Them Hard appeared first on WIRED.

ComputerWorld Independent

May 29, 2017 admin

US 'might' ban laptops on all international flights & TSA may make you unpack carry-ons

Credit to Author: Darlene Storm| Date: Mon, 29 May 2017 06:54:00 -0700

The US “might” ban laptops from the cabin of all international flights into and out of the US and “likely will” require air travelers to unpack carry-on bags for TSA inspections.

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace that the US “might” ban laptops from the cabin of all international flights into and out of the US.

Pressed to reveal more, Kelly added, “There’s a real threat. Numerous threats against aviation, that’s really the thing that they are obsessed with, the terrorists, the idea of knocking down an airplane in flight, particularly if it’s a U.S. carrier, particularly if it’s full of mostly U.S. folks, people. It’s real.”

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Kaspersky Security

May 29, 2017 admin

Stranger danger: the connection between sharing online and losing the data we love

Credit to Author: Marvin the Robot| Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 13:20:20 +0000

Research shows that people who share data digitally are more likely to suffer from data loss and have device issues.

Security Wired

May 28, 2017 admin

How to Spring Clean Your Digital Clutter to Protect Yourself

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Sun, 28 May 2017 15:00:26 +0000

You don’t have to get your hands dirty to do the most important spring cleaning of the year. The post How to Spring Clean Your Digital Clutter to Protect Yourself appeared first on WIRED.

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May 27, 2017 admin

Security News This Week: Bug Bounties Pay But Piracy Doesn’t

Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Sat, 27 May 2017 13:00:48 +0000

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: Bug Bounties Pay But Piracy Doesn’t appeared first on WIRED.

Security TrendMicro

May 26, 2017 admin

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of May 22, 2017

Credit to Author: Elisa Lippincott (TippingPoint Global Product Marketing)| Date: Fri, 26 May 2017 18:26:02 +0000

For those of you who follow the National Football League (NFL), do you remember Super Bowl 47? I wasn’t exactly thrilled about the teams that played since I’m not a 49ers or Ravens fan. What was interesting about the game is that it was halted for over half an hour in the third quarter because…

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May 25, 2017 admin

A Clever New Way to Protect Your Data at the Border Could Also Add Risk

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Thu, 25 May 2017 18:34:39 +0000

1Password’s new Travel Mode feature should keep sensitive data safew from border patrol—but could also raise suspicions. The post A Clever New Way to Protect Your Data at the Border Could Also Add Risk appeared first on WIRED.