Working as an ethical hacker
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Microsoft released a free ebook by Mitch Tulloch with the Windows Server Team. Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview Release introduces new features and capabilities, …
Cybercriminals are doing a better job than the companies they target
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Russians responsible for 30% of mobile malware
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Collaborative threat intelligence platform from ThreatConnect
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Week in review: iPhone charger, PLC, femtocells hacks, and the future of phishing
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, videos, reviews and articles: To achieve good security, you need to focus on business In September …
FBI uses malware to spy on suspects via their phones
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Engineers demonstrate PLC hack on mock oil rig
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FBI announces cyberattack-reporting portal for private sector companies
The US FBI has launched iGuardian, an online portal for private sector companies that allows them to easily and consistently report to the Bureau any cyber threat or attack …
ZeroAcces rootkit dominates, adds new persistence techniques
According to a recent report by Alcatel-Lucent subsidiary Kindsight, as much as 10 percent of home networks and over 0.5 percent of mobile devices are infected with malware, …
CISO spending priorities revealed
According to a GDS International survey of more than 100 leading European information security professionals, investment priorities are changing. Spending to support business …
How to avoid digital dangers while traveling
It’s summer holiday season, when people pack up their smartphones and tablets, sunscreen and tank tops and set off for a change of pace. With connected devices …
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