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Apple fixes iOS 12 passcode bypass vulnerabilities

Apple has released security updates to address a number of vulnerabilities in iCloud for Windows and iOS, some of which can be exploited by attackers to take control of an …

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The end of Google+: Low usage and an API bug that exposed user data

Google has announced that it will be closing down the consumer version of Google+, its failed answer to Facebook, and is introducing more granular Google Account permissions, …

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Four critical KPIs for securing your IT environment

In 2018, the average cost of a data breach is more than $3.75 million, and experts expect this number to rise in the coming years. This staggering—and potentially …

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945 data breaches led to compromise of 4.5 billion data records in first half of 2018

Gemalto released the latest findings of the Breach Level Index, a global database of public data breaches, revealing 945 data breaches led to 4.5 billion data records being …

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Mobile security threats: Lack of visibility is putting businesses at risk

A significant lack of visibility into devices and networks is putting businesses at risk for data leakage and phishing attacks, according to a study conducted by Enterprise …

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Health websites routinely share your activity with 57 third-parties

B9 Systems conducted research into the use of cookies by health websites and discovered that all the major players share your private information with, on average, 57 other …

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Most hosting providers take too long to remove malware distribution sites

How long does it take web hosting providers to remove malware distribution sites parked on their network? Roman Hussy, the Swiss security activist behind abuse.ch, says that, …

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MikroTik routers with default credentials can be easily compromised

If you own a MikroTik router and you haven’t updated its RouterOS in the last month, you should do so now: Tenable Research has released details about four …

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Keeping your cloud malware-free: What you need to know

This year we’ve seen massive malware attacks spanning from nation state campaigns originating in North Korea and Russia to popular restaurants and everything in between. Each …

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DevOps and digital transformation initiatives are creating insecure apps

WhiteHat Security released its 2018 Application Security Statistics Report, “The Evolution of the Secure Software Lifecycle,” which identifies the security vulnerabilities and …

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Global spending on security solutions to reach $133.7 billion in 2022

Worldwide spending on security-related hardware, software, and services is forecast to reach $133.7 billion in 2022, according to IDC. Although spending growth is expected to …

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Modern application architectures create vast business benefits

Adopting a modern application architecture is critical to business success and a significant driver of profit growth in today’s digital economy, according to the results of a …

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