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Not just politics: Disinformation campaigns hit enterprises, too
In her Black Hat USA 2020 keynote, Renée DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory explains how nation-state hackers have launched 'reputational attacks' against enterprises.
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Voting vendor ES&S; unveils vulnerability disclosure program
Election Systems & Software, the biggest vendor of U.S. voting equipment, will allow the security researcher community to test its elections equipment for vulnerabilities.
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CISA chief: Ransomware could threaten election security
During a Black Hat USA 2020 session, CISA Chief Christopher Krebs said ransomware attacks on city, state and local governments are a major concern for election security.
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Ripple20 vulnerabilities still plaguing IoT devices
Months after Ripple20 vulnerabilities were reported, things haven't gotten much better, say experts at Black Hat USA 2020. In fact, the world may never be fully rid of the flaws.
Download: Your Complete Guide to IAM
Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
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Eclypsium reveals 'BootHole' bypass for Secure Boot
Hardware security vendor Eclypsium discovered a bootloader vulnerability that bypasses Secure Boot protection and affects a majority of modern Linux and Windows systems.
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'SigRed' alert: Experts urge action on Windows DNS vulnerability
Experts are urging organizations to take immediate action on SigRed, a 17-year-old Windows DNS server vulnerability discovered by Check Point Research and patched by Microsoft.
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Explore the next-generation firewall marketplace
Explore some of the top NGFWs currently on the market -- based on features and user reviews -- to help you make a buying decision
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How symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms differ
Explore the differences between symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption algorithms, including common uses and examples of both, as well as their pros and cons.
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Risk & Repeat: Can virtual infosec conferences succeed?
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at the recent cancellations of Black Hat USA 2020 and DEF CON 28 and what their virtual replacements will try to accomplish.
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Passing the CISSP exam: How hard is it?
Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.
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Putting MFA in context: Pros and cons of biometrics
Hoping for a passwordless future? Multifactor authentication using biometrics may be the answer. Consider the pros, cons and implications of biometric authentication before deploying.
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Security risks highlight need for shadow IT policy
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It pays to expect the unexpected in information security. In this webinar, learn how starting with a blank slate helps identify and mitigate common cybersecurity problems.
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PCI DSS 12 requirements
PCI DSS 12 requirements is a set of security controls that businesses are required to implement to protect credit card data and comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
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How to send sensitive data in an email attachment
Sending sensitive information in attachments is inherently unsafe, and the main way to secure them -- encryption -- can be implemented inconsistently, negating security benefits.
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Test your cybersecurity knowledge with this quick ISM quiz
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Google focuses more on steering the Android ship than righting it
Google's security and privacy upgrades to Android are mostly forward-thinking changes, readying for a future that is inevitable but unclear, rather than ways to improve security today.Continue Reading
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At RSAC 2019, speculative execution threats take a back seat
The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities loomed large last year, but RSAC 2019 will have little fodder on speculative execution threats and side channels attacks.Continue Reading
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Stuxnet vulnerability left unfixed 10 years later
A decade after Stuxnet, SafeBreach Labs researchers discovered new zero-day vulnerabilities connected to the threat, which they unveiled at Black Hat USA 2020.
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Not just politics: Disinformation campaigns hit enterprises, too
In her Black Hat USA 2020 keynote, Renée DiResta of the Stanford Internet Observatory explains how nation-state hackers have launched 'reputational attacks' against enterprises.
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Penetration testing, ethical hacking and vulnerability assessments
Voting vendor ES&S; unveils vulnerability disclosure program
Election Systems & Software, the biggest vendor of U.S. voting equipment, will allow the security researcher community to test its elections equipment for vulnerabilities.











