Panel says CEOs facing pressure to bolster security
CEOs in large enterprises are feeling the heat from board members to adequately defend companies – Cyber Protection Magazine reports from Black Hat USA 2021 #BHUSA #BlackHat
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Author: Lou Covey
Search for the security holy grail: Isolating the bad guys
There are three eternal truths when it comes to cybersecurity. Find out about them and how you can leverage the laziness of cyber criminals in our latest feature article by US Editor Lou Covey.
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Ransomware evolving ominously
The combination of the disappearance of the gangs, including REvil as of last week, and the newfound reticence of victims to pay up, is feeding the “peak ransomware” conjecture.
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Pentesting is the first step in the Holy Grail of security
Few small and medium sized businesses know how to protect themselves against cyber attacks. Penetration Tests are a good practice to start with, says our editor Lou Covey.
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Cybersecurity opportunities abound… if you can find them
The need for skilled workers in the cybersecurity industry is and has been at a critical level for a decade. And it isn’t going away anytime soon.
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You weren’t hacked, you were spoofed.
“If you’ve received a friend request from me, ignore it. My account was hacked.” heard this phrase? Technically, it’s incorrect: this is not hacking, it’s spoofing. Learn the difference in this article.
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The bright side of cyberwarfare
Nation-state-sponsored cybercrime may have a bright side. It might be a way to discourage the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
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Facebook failed its standards so new laws should fix that
Legislation to punish social media platforms is misdirected. The mechanisms already exist – the platforms are not using them for fear of losing profit. We conducted two experiments to verify – and have a clear opinion.
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Commentary: Deep Fakes, Facial Recognition are much ado about nothing
For a year now, facial recognition and deep-fake video technology have caused a great deal of handwringing in the news. It’s a largely unwarranted concern because it has not become an actual problem. Rather, it has been a premature hype cycle.
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Who ya gonna call? The true problem of cybercrime
Since 1984 we all know who to call if something strange happens in the neighborhood, For non-parapsychic crimes, call 911. But: Who ya gonna call in the event of a cybercrime?
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