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All posts tagged "Security"
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16Security / TechThis is Dashlane’s list of worst password offenders of 2018
Having a weak passcode is risky enough, but brazenly flaunting poor password practices in a room full of TV cameras is as...
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37Security / TechWhat is a VPN kill switch, and why does it matter?
Kill switches are a dramatically named security feature, but one that should be considered vital if you’re worried about your browsing activities...
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53Android / MobileKey flaws in Android security and how to protect against them
Some of Android’s selling points are also its weaknesses – from the flexibility to download custom apps from outside of the official...
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83Business / Security / TechThe Marriott hack could involve Chinese intelligence operatives
Private investigators hired by the company have discovered signs similar to previous hacks blamed on Chinese intelligence.
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86Business / Security / TechThe Japanese government will reportedly stop buying Huawei and ZTE devices
The U.S. believes the companies are being used by the Chinese government for intelligence gathering on governments and non-Chinese citizens.
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101Security / TechThe United States Secret Service testing facial recognition technology around the White House
Security cameras around the White House will capture images of people walking by and attempt to match faces to "people of interest."
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148Security / TechWas Quora hacked? Yes, and it has affected 100 million users accounts
Quora says that questions and answers submitted anonymously were not affected by the breach.
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148Business / Security / TechThe Marriott Starwood Hotels hack began four years ago prompting some to ask how it was missed
There are some saying the merger of Marriott Starwood Hotels in 2016 may have further weekend their security and corporate technology.
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145Business / Security / TechMarriott announces data breach of Starwood Hotel database of 500 million guests
Marriott was alerted to the data breach on September 8, 2018, from a security tool when hackers attempted to access the database...
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145Security / TechIf you have a DD Perks account it may have been hacked
DD Perks is a loyalty rewards program that's been in place for a number of years.
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127Security / TechDell has reset customer passwords due to a cybersecurity attack
On November 9th, 2018, Dell detected and stopped unauthorized activity on their networks.
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250Security / TechPhishing during the holiday online shopping season: How to stay safe
Phishing victims usually receive emails that look like messages from legitimate online vendors, such as Amazon and eBay.
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195Business / Security / TechAmazon data breach hits company just days before the Black Friday rush
The data breach has been confirmed by Amazon and involves users email addresses and names.
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180Google / Security / TechInfographic: When was the last time you Googled yourself?
Our searchable information, even as basic as our first and last name, is perhaps more identifiable than we may realize.
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252Security / TechThis Hy-Vee coupon scam is a good reminder to be careful of online deals during holidays
The Hy-Vee coupon scam involves a Facebook post in which you could get $80USD worth of groceries for free.
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311Security / TechVulnerability Management Software: An essential piece of the security puzzle
Vulnerability Management Software - Vulnerability Management solutions first assess the network, then prioritize the weaknesses discovered so that the most important can...
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224Security / TechMilwaukee woman has $1,600 siphoned from bank account after hackers take over Facebook account
The Milwaukee woman claims her password was compromised of an entire sentence which no one else knew.
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219Security / TechResearch from Radboud University shows some popular SSDs may have vulnerabilities
SSD manufacturers often use Advanced Encryption Standards (AES) to encrypt their drives.
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265Security / TechSecurity firm Armis discovers new Bluetooth vulnerability dubbed BLEEDINGBIT
BLEEDINGBIT effects Bluetooth Low Energy chips made by Texas Instruments and primarily used in Cisco, Meraki, and Aruba wireless access points.
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397Security / TechChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia suffers email data breach exposing patient health information
The hospital identified the first incident August 24, 2018, when an unauthorized user hacked into the hospital's physician email account system a...
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269Apple / iOS / Mobile / TechCybercriminals target iPhone users with legitimate-looking email
For additional safety, use a VPN. Using a VPN when browsing can protect you against malware and phishing that targets online access...
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305Security / TechThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announces breach affecting 75,000 users
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services noticed "anomalous system activity" on October 13th and declared there was a breach on October...
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287Security / TechThe recent Facebook security breach gave up details on at least 29 million users
Impacted users of the most recent security breach will be notified via a customized message.
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374Editorial / Security / TechThe Facebook breach: A tale of two extreme views
When a breach like this happens, especially to a company with a reportedly 20,000 people dedicated to IT security, mere mortals like...
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428Security / TechInfographic: How to secure your IoT connected family
When you have kids, anything you can do to make your life a little more convenient can be a lifesaver. That’s why...
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396TechSome experts agree that Facebook security is in need of some serious work
"Facebook has access to the personal information of billions of people; a relative gold mine to threat actors and consumers alike."
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392Security / TechLatest Facebook security issue affected almost 50 million accounts
The latest Facebook security incident hit nearly 50 million accounts and the company is taking action.
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503Apple / Security / TechApple removes Trend Micro apps from Mac store because of data harvesting
Trend Micro denies that the company's apps were stealing and sending data to Chinese servers.
