US government warns of increased ransomware threats during Thanksgiving

US government warns of increased ransomware threats during Thanksgiving

Though the feds haven’t identified any specific known threats, criminals are prone to strike when key employees are traveling or spending time with family and friends. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Thanksgiving holiday is an occasion for most people in the United States to enjoy time at home with family and friends. But it’s also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to attack, knowing that offices are closed and that security professionals are away from work. An…

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If you’re serious about privacy, it’s time to use DuckDuckGo as your default Android browser

If you’re serious about privacy, it’s time to use DuckDuckGo as your default Android browser

Third-party app trackers have become a real problem on Android, and DuckDuckGo is doing something about it. Find out why Jack Wallen believes this is the browser you need to use. Image: GettyImages/gremlin In the never-ending battle for privacy on mobile phones, I seem to be forever searching for the right combination of apps and services to lift Android to a more secure place. Recently, I made the call for dumping Chrome as the default…

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5 minutes with Jann Yogman: The cure for human error? Comedy.

5 minutes with Jann Yogman: The cure for human error? Comedy.

5 minutes with Jann Yogman: The cure for human error? Comedy. | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more….

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81% of UK Retailers Leaving Customers at Risk of Email Fraud Ahead of #BlackFriday

81% of UK Retailers Leaving Customers at Risk of Email Fraud Ahead of #BlackFriday

More than four-fifths (81%) of UK retailers are putting their customers at risk of email fraud by not implementing the recommended level of domain-based message authentication, reporting and conformance (DMARC) protection. This is according to a new study by Proofpoint, which warned of a likely surge in fraudulent emails targeting online shoppers ahead of this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday. DMARC is an email authentication, policy and reporting protocol designed to improve and monitor protection of the…

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Over a Fifth of UK Cyber Workers Experience Discrimination

Over a Fifth of UK Cyber Workers Experience Discrimination

The UK’s cybersecurity sector appears to be faring pretty well in terms of its diversity, but challenges around inclusion, career progression and discrimination persist, according to a new government report. The second annual Decrypting Diversity report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) was compiled from interviews with 945 professionals working in the industry. The headline figures are encouraging: over a third (36%) of respondents were female, which is a higher proportion than in some studies, and 10%…

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Try creating employee personas to customize your security communications efforts

Try creating employee personas to customize your security communications efforts

Try creating employee personas to customize your security communications efforts | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Using the script command on Linux to record command line activity

Using the script command on Linux to record command line activity

The Linux script command has been around for ages and provides a simple but useful service. It lets you record command line activity – both input and output. This can be very helpful in troubleshooting problems or verifying what was done later by reviewing the commands that were run along with their output. Even if you’ve used the script command time to time, it offers more options than many of us realize. In this post,…

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Cisco CCIE certification explained

Cisco CCIE certification explained

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert is Cisco’s most prestigious and most difficult certification to achieve, typically requiring years of industry experience and a deep understanding of networking technologies. The lab portion of the exam alone is eight hours long and costs $1,600, and candidates typically spend much more than that on preparatory courses. But professionals with the expert-level CCIE networking certification are in demand, and the value is reflected in significantly higher salaries.  “It is a…

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Over 4000 UK Retailers Compromised by Magecart Attacks

Over 4000 UK Retailers Compromised by Magecart Attacks

UK government security experts have been forced to notify over 4000 domestic online businesses that their websites were infected with digital skimming code. GCHQ agency, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), informed 4151 compromised online shops up to the end of September. Most of these were exploited via a known bug in the popular Magento e-commerce software. The NCSC argued it was particularly important that digital retailers get their house in order ahead of the…

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