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Massive DDoS attacks up 138% from last year, says Akamai report

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Conner Forrest

Akamai recently released its State of the Internet and Security Report for Q3 2016, detailing the rise of certain threats and the overall security landscape. Continue reading Massive DDoS attacks up 138% from last year, says Akamai report→

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Despite privacy concerns, Microsoft calls Windows 10 ‘the most secure version of Windows’

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Conner Forrest

Microsoft recently penned a blog post explaining some of the security updates in the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition, especially dealing with protecting against ransomware. Continue reading Despite privacy concerns, Microsoft calls Windows 10 ‘the most secure version of Windows’→

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Connected cars provide big value, but major risks, for automakers

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Conner Forrest

The data produced by connected automobiles has the potential to make drivers’ lives easier, but it also presents key challenges for manufacturers. Continue reading Connected cars provide big value, but major risks, for automakers→

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Every cloud needs a cop: How the FBI secures its digital assets

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Conner Forrest

At the 2016 Structure Conference, FBI CISO Arlette Hart explained how the bureau approaches security and manages its systems. Continue reading Every cloud needs a cop: How the FBI secures its digital assets→

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UK to invest $2.3B in cybersecurity, calls for stronger authentication

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Conner Forrest

Over the next five years, the UK government will invest heavily in cybersecurity, including new authentication methods such as Fast IDentity Online (FIDO). Continue reading UK to invest $2.3B in cybersecurity, calls for stronger authentication→

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Google boasts HTTPS adoption numbers, gives advice to businesses making the switch

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Conner Forrest

Google recently announced that more than half the pages loaded by Chrome desktop users occurred over an HTTPS connection, and called for increased adoption of the protocol. Continue reading Google boasts HTTPS adoption numbers, gives advice to businesses making the switch→

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How the Mirai botnet almost took down an entire country, and what your business can learn

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Conner Forrest

Security researcher Kevin Beaumont recently discovered a botnet attack that almost took down all internet service in Liberia. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading How the Mirai botnet almost took down an entire country, and what your business can learn→

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How the Mirai botnet almost took down an entire country, and what your business can learn

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Conner Forrest

Security researcher Kevin Beaumont recently discovered a botnet attack that almost took down all internet service in Liberia. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading How the Mirai botnet almost took down an entire country, and what your business can learn→

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Aerohive’s new IoT security solution could have blocked Dyn DDoS attacks, company claims

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Conner Forrest

Aerohive Networks recently unveiled a new security offering to protect against network attacks from compromised IoT devices, including botnets like Mirai. Continue reading Aerohive’s new IoT security solution could have blocked Dyn DDoS attacks, company claims→

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Hackable heart implants: St. Jude comes under fire for security risks

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Conner Forrest

In an ongoing legal battle between St. Jude and Muddy Waters and MedSec, new filings claim that devices created for heart issues are vulnerable to cyberattacks. Continue reading Hackable heart implants: St. Jude comes under fire for security risks→

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