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U.S. Cyber Command readies for first troop deployment
The demand for a cybersecurity component that can be deployed to protect U.S. military infrastructure and combat forces is so strong that Cyber Command will begin deploying its cyber troops even before the complete force is trained and staffed.
Junos crypto flaw patched
A crypto flaw that allowed cyber attackers to eavesdrop on communications running through VPNs has been patched in Juniper Networks's Junos operating system.
Cisco patches and discloses XSS vulnerability in WebEx Meetings Server
Cisco yesterday disclosed a vulnerability in version 2.6 of its WebEx Meetings Server that leaves users susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Nexus device security leads Android ecosystem
Duo Labs researchers said Nexus devices ship with a "purer flavor of Android" and are consistently in the first wave of Androids to receive operating system updates.
President Trump 'would be a disaster for innovation,' say Silicon Valley leaders
Silicon Valley tech sector leaders released a statement expressing dismay at the possibility of Donald Trump becoming president.
Guccifer 2.0 leaks docs on 11K donors, tries to draw attention back to DNC hacks
Guccifer 2.0 leaked additional documents purportedly pilfered from the Democratic National Committee and which included donor information and a file on former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, according to The Hill.
Second Circuit rules in favor of Microsoft, gov't can't force access to email on Irish server
Privacy advocates hailed the Second Circuit's ruling as a victory for Microsoft and, if it holds, will likely inspire confidence among privacy advocates and European privacy regulators about the fortitude of the U.S.'s privacy posture.
Industry pros consider widespread affects of Windows printer flaw
Industry sources prepare for the security implications of a serious flaw affecting the Microsoft Web Point-and-Print Protocol, a software component used in the Windows Print Spooler by computers when connecting to a network printer.
House committee grills FDIC after report details history of data breach cover-ups
An interim report filed yesterday by the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology revealed gaping holes in the FDIC's cybersecurity posture and accused the financial institution of withholding documents pertaining to data breaches.
Maxthon browser vulnerable to Chinese cyberespionage and MitM attacks
Researchers have found that the Maxthon browser sends sensitive data to a browser in Beijing and is prone to man-in-the-middle attacks.
Data Breach Blog
NC State breach affects 38,000
An attacker gained unauthorized access to a North Carolina State University account containing personally identifiable information.
Featured News
New banking malware stops customers from cancelling payment cards
Symantec has spotted a new banking malware that stops a victim from cancelling a compromised payment card by blocking calls from the infected device to the bank's customer service department.
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The Threat Hunter Blog
Locky and Dridex - New Wine in Old Bottles
The computer media has been screaming it for the past few days: Locky is back! Dridex is back! Of course they are... these are two of the most prolific - and prosperous - malwares around at the moment.
July 2016 Product Reviews
Citrix XenMobile
First-rate product for mobile application management (MAM), easy on users in a BYOD environment.
IBM MaaS360
This is a real powerhouse, but best for organizations with an IT force experienced in enterprise-level mobile device management.
Opinions
Speak the board's language or get fired
A communication gap exists today between CISOs and the board of directors, says Feris Rifai, CEO, Bay Dynamics.
Government surveillance from Caesar to Nixon
Government surveillance is, however, not new, says Patrick O'Kane, barrister and compliance counsel.
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