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πŸ•΄ OpenText to Buy Carbonite for $800M Cash, in $1.42B Deal πŸ•΄

The acquisition was confirmed just six months after Carbonite bought Webroot.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ Researchers Find New Approach to Attacking Cloud Infrastructure πŸ•΄

Cloud APIs' accessibility over the Internet opens a new window for adversaries to gain highly privileged access to cloud assets.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ DDoS Attacks Target Amazon, SoftLayer and Telecom Infrastructure ❌

The specific type of TCP attack used in the recent spate of DDoS efforts were TCP SYN-ACK reflection attacks.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ” Credit-card regulation compliance down, but being compliant boosts cybersecurity πŸ”

An annual Verizon report looks at how complete compliance to credit-card payment-regulations can boost business, save time and money, and maintain safe cybersecurity.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
⚠ ASP.NET hosting provider recovering from ransomware attack ⚠

With more than 440,000 customers, SmarterASP.NET is said to be one of the most popular ASP.NET hosting providers.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Sextortionist whisks away sex tapes using just a phone number ⚠

The SIM-swap victim knew he was in trouble when he got a 3:30 a.m. message about his phone service being cut off.

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via "Naked Security".
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❌ Microsoft to Apply California’s Privacy Law to All U.S. Users ❌

The move takes a broader stand to protect user data and support the requirements of CCPA nationwide.

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via "Threatpost".
⚠ Nvidia patches graphics products and GeForce Experience update tool ⚠

The update fixes 11 mainly high-severity security flaws in Windows and GeForce graphics card drivers, including three in the program used to update them.

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via "Naked Security".
⚠ Apple to fix Siri bug that exposed parts of encrypted emails ⚠

Apple may care about your privacy but that doesn't mean it gets it right all the time, especially when it comes to training its Siri AI assistant.

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via "Naked Security".
πŸ•΄ Why Cyber-Risk Is a C-Suite Issue πŸ•΄

Organizations realize the scale of cyber-risk but lack counter-actions to build resilience.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ” Reasonable doubt: Only 17% of CISOs believe their stack is "completely effective" against attacks πŸ”

An overabundance of confidence can lead to blind spots, but a Nominet report finds widespread doubt in organizations' security posture.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” How firewall automation can help prevent breaches caused by wrong configurations πŸ”

A majority of IT staffers polled by firewall management service FireMon said they still use manual processes to manage changes.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ•΄ DDoS Attack Targets UK Labour Party Weeks Ahead of Election πŸ•΄

Cybercriminals tried to take the Labour Party's digital platforms offline weeks before the election on December 12.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
πŸ•΄ SHAKEN/STIR: Finally! A Solution to Caller ID Spoofing? πŸ•΄

The ubiquitous Caller ID hasn't changed much over the years, but the technology to exploit it has exploded. That may be about to change.

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via "Dark Reading: ".
❌ Adobe Patches Critical Bugs in Illustrator, Media Encoder ❌

Adobe’s monthly patch load is low for November, with only three critical bugs fixed and eight important.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ Magento Warns E-Commerce Sites to Upgrade ASAP to Prevent Attacks ❌

The platform is a favorite target for the Magecart collective of card-skimming threat groups.

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via "Threatpost".
❌ Intel Warns of Critical Info-Disclosure Bug in Security Engine ❌

The issue is in an Intel chip used for remote management.

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via "Threatpost".
πŸ” IBM social engineer easily hacked two journalists' information πŸ”

A member of IBM's X-Force Red team hacked two CBS reporters for three weeks. Find out what information she gathered, as well as what phishing entails.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Counterterrorism expert: Small healthcare companies are the new ransomware targets πŸ”

MonsterCloud CEO says RYUK attacks can be fatal for businesses that can't afford to pay the ransom or to get help from experts.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".
πŸ” Senator Seeking Answers Following Medical Image Breach πŸ”

In wake of a massive breach, a U.S. Senator is pressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to explain how it oversees medical imaging security.

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πŸ” What happens when your healthcare data is stolen or held for ransom? It depends πŸ”

Hospitals are reluctant to disclose attacks, and regulations don't offer clear advice about what to tell patients.

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via "Security on TechRepublic".