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The connection between cybersecurity and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is not directly evident, however he once said, “money often costs too much.” This statement rings true across the financial services industry, as money is a key driver for cybercriminals acting with malicious intent. The always-on eye of Sauron on the financial services industry means there are greater implications to keep this industry safe as a top target – and to keep money where it belongs….

Knowing which sudo or su command to run is important. Jack Wallen demystifies these two Linux admin tools. Image: iStock/Spectral-Design If you’re a new Linux admin, you probably at least know about sudo. Sudo stands for “super user do” and allows standard users to take admin-level actions, such as installing software. Even though most every Linux distribution uses sudo, some of them (such as Fedora and openSUSE) allow you to su (switch user) to the…

By Edwin Weijdema, Global Technologist, Product Strategy at Veeam Disinformation is undermining the limitless potential of technology to be a positive force for industries, businesses and communities. In the current global landscape, barely a conversation goes by without mention of “fake news” and its ability to mislead critical discourse regarding events such as elections and current affairs around the world. Combined with the fact that the definition of privacy is constantly being redefined in the…

DISH taps Palo Alto Networks to assist with 5G container security, secure network slicing, real-time threat correlation and dynamic security enforcement SANTA CLARA, Calif. and LITTLETON, Colo., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) today announced that it has been selected by DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) to assist with securing the United States’ first cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G wireless network. “As part of our efforts to revolutionize wireless connectivity, it’s imperative that we integrate…

Christopher Frenz, CISO & AVP of IT Security, Mount Sinai South Nassau “I’m not sure you can overdo it right now.” When it comes to protecting against security threats, healthcare organizations find themselves in a dicey position. At the same time they were rolling out solutions seemingly overnight to ensure patients could receive care and teams could work remotely, cybercriminals were identifying new opportunities to penetrate systems and gain access to valuable information. To the…

Written by Sean Lyngaas Mar 31, 2021 | CYBERSCOOP Suspected Iranian hackers have impersonated a well-known Israeli physicist as part of a broader campaign to break into the email accounts of some two-dozen medical researchers in Israel and the U.S., email security firm Proofpoint said Wednesday.   The intrusion attempts — carefully crafted efforts to spy on senior medical professionals in the genetic, neurology and oncology fields — are the handiwork of the Charming Kitten hacking…