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πŸ•΄ Confluence Vulnerability Opens Door to GandCrab πŸ•΄

An exploit of the vulnerability offers attackers a ransomware surface that doesn't need email.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Database Leaks, Network Traffic Top Data Exfiltration Methods πŸ•΄

Intellectual property and personally identifiable information tie for the type of data IT practitioners are worried about losing.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Financial Data for Multiple Companies Dumped Online in Failed Extortion Bid πŸ•΄

Potential victims reportedly include Oracle, Volkswagen, Airbus and Porsche.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
⚠ Crooks using hacked Microsoft email accounts to steal cryptocurrency ⚠

Hacked Microsoft email accounts are being used by criminals to compromise victims' cryptocurrency exchange accounts and empty their funds.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Mystery database exposes data on 80 million US households ⚠

Put on your detective hat - the researchers who found it say it's full of people's data, but not who it belongs to.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Diabetics are hunting down obsolete insulin pumps with a security flaw ⚠

The flaw makes it possible to overwrite the devices' programming and insert an algorithm that turns them into artificial pancreases.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Millions of consumer smart devices exposed by serious security flaw ⚠

This IoT software flaw could render millions of consumer devices, including baby monitors and webcams, open to remote discovery and hijack.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Keeping your data safe when traveling ⚠

Our data is especially vulnerable when we ourselves are too: at border crossings and when in unfamiliar environments.

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via "Naked Security".
❌ Muhstik Botnet Variant Targets Just-Patched Oracle WebLogic Flaw ❌

Researchers are urging Oracle WebLogic users to update quickly - after new Muhstik botnet samples started targeting a critical flaw in the servers.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ” Are passwords obsolete? 5 things that could replace them πŸ”

Employees are still using "123456" and "qwerty" far too often. Here are five ID forms that could better protect the enterprise to consider on World Password Day.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ Digital Transformation Exposes Operational Technology & Critical Infrastructure πŸ•΄

The convergence of OT and IP-based IT networks makes society more vulnerable, requiring CISOs to rethink defense.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” Microsoft 365 to offer tighter security and privacy controls πŸ”

New controls will be able to help businesses better manage encrypted emails, block the sharing of sensitive information, and investigate possible security issues.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Dell vs. Lenovo: Which laptops are better for business? πŸ”

Dell unveiled the latest generation of the Latitude series of business laptops. Here's how they stack up to Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ 7 Types of Experiences Every Security Pro Should Have πŸ•΄

As the saying goes, experience is the best teacher. It'll also make you a better and more well-rounded security pro.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Cartoon Network Hacked Worldwide to Show Brazilian Stripper Videos ❌

Ricardo Milos joined Ben 10, Adventure Time and We Bare Bear videos on its websites over the weekend.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ” More Cybersecurity Regulation Oversight Possible Under New NYDFS Division πŸ”

The creation of a new NYDFS division to review and respond to cybersecurity events and enforce policy around financial crimes could lead to increased oversight under the department’s watershed Cybersecurity Rule (23 NYCRR 500).

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πŸ•΄ Staffing the Software Security Team: Who You Gonna Call? πŸ•΄

Recruiting developers and testers from the product group is a great way to build a top-notch application security team. Here's why.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Huge DDoS Attacks Shift Tactics in 2019 πŸ•΄

Analysis of two high-volume DDoS attacks show they're becoming more difficult to remediate with changes to port and address strategies.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ 8 Personality Traits for Cybersecurity πŸ•΄

Personality assessment firm Hogan Assessments lists top characteristics for a 'successful' cybersecurity hire.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Study Exposes Breadth of Cyber Risk πŸ•΄

New study shows SMBs face greater security exposure, but large companies still support vulnerable systems as well.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ DHS Shortens Deadline For Gov Agencies to Fix Critical Flaws ❌

A new binding directive gives U.S. agencies just 15 days - as opposed to 30 days - to remediate critical flaws on their systems.

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via "Threatpost".