DHS issues security order after DNS hijack attacks from Iran, 6 agency domains already affected
The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday issued an “emergency” security alert urging federal civilian agencies to secure login credentials for their respective internet domain records.
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While the Aussies barrel ahead with back door #encryption laws, tech firms are doing their best to walk back anti-encryption legislation in the UK by supporting a proposed Labour Party amendment . https://t.co/DUhpNsbgS1 https://t.co/CHs24XiVR9
Governments should name and shame companies with poor #cybersecurity, academics say. Mind you, people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones... https://t.co/1nP2709hXY https://t.co/4eeW69v1tc
Why Government Shutdown May Have Permanently Damaged U.S. Security
NEWS ANALYSIS: The mutual pissing contest between the houses of Congress and the White House has resulted in leaving the cybersecurity of the nation unprotected and its people disrespected.
eweek.com
Security researchers take down 100,000 malware sites over the last ten months | ZDNet
The vast majority of malware links hosted payloads for the Emotet and Gozi trojans, and the GandCrab ransomware.
zdnet.com
Senator Ed Markey @SenMarkey has long been an advocate for privacy as #drone tech evolves. This month he issued a call for #privacy protections as the FAA prepares to loosen drone rules. https://t.co/kD2oAHtS83...
OrCam’s MyMe uses facial recognition to remember everyone you meet
Meet the OrCam MyMe, a tiny device that you clip on your T-shirt to help you remember faces. The OrCam MyMe features a small smartphone-like camera and a proprietary facial-recognition algorithm so that you can associate names with faces. It can be a useful device...
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Russia sues #Facebook, #Twitter, over data jurisdiction issue. https://t.co/rL87XPZpGL https://t.co/fn62rrmSAV
DNC says Russian hackers hit it with phishing effort after midterms
The Democratic National Committee apparently hasn't lost its allure for Russia-linked hacking groups like Cozy Bear.
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Cybercriminals have been 'living off the land' in attacks on four African banks. https://t.co/K93EiLjfn6 #cybercrime https://t.co/M3S01CUn8F
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At SecTor 2018, we sat down with our speakers and asked them how can projects be better secured. Here's what they had to say.
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At SecTor 2018, we sat down with our speakers and asked them how security professionals can advance their careers. Here's what they had to say.