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Surge in exposed credentials puts companies at risk
The volume of credential exposures has increased to 16,583 from April to July 2017, compared to 5,275 last year’s analysis by Anomali. 77% of the FTSE 100 were exposed, with …
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Tizi backdoor rooted Android devices by exploiting old vulnerabilities
Google has discovered and removed from Google Play a number of apps that contained the Tizi backdoor, which installs spyware to steal sensitive data from popular social media …
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PowerDNS patches five security holes in widely used nameserver software
PowerDNS, the company behing the popular open source DNS software of the same name, has pushed out security updates and patches for its Authoritative Server and Recursor …
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No key required: How thieves use relay boxes to steal cars
Getting in your car and starting it without having to pull the key out of your pocket is one of the small conveniences that come with many modern vehicles. Unfortunately, the …
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Today only: Save $1,100 on a full RSA Conference conference pass!
UPDATE: The Cyber Monday special offer is over, but you can still get the $1,000 Early Bird discount. Register today! Save an additional $100 on top of the $1,000 Early Bird …
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Data breaches hurt loyalty
A majority (70%) of consumers would stop doing business with a company if it experienced a data breach, according to a survey of more than 10,000 consumers worldwide conducted …
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10 tips to optimize security during the holidays
Optiv Security shared its annual list of tips to help organizations get the most from their security programs during the busy holiday season. A team of security experts …
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McAfee acquires Skyhigh Networks
McAfee and Skyhigh Networks announced a definitive agreement to combine businesses, with McAfee acquiring Skyhigh Networks for an undisclosed amount. Skyhigh Networks and …
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Have you been fooled by Russian propaganda? Facebook’s new tool will show you
If you’re one of those people who mentally check out of news the day before Thanksgiving, you might have missed Facebook’s announcement about a new tool aimed at …
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Should you risk buying your child smart toys currently on offer?
As the end-of-the-year holiday season approaches, many security researchers, consumer groups and even governments warn against buying specific products or, at least, to make …
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Imgur confirms breach, 1.7 million users affected
Popular image hosting website Imgur has announced on Friday that hackers stole usernames and passwords of 1.7 million of its users. The breach dates back to 2014, when Imgur …
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Infosec expert viewpoint: DevOps security
A Ponemon Institute survey of nearly 1,250 global public sector IT decision makers and managers revealed that public sector organizations undergoing digital transformation are …
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