Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

Yes, There Really Is A Windows 11

Microsoft announces Windows 11, with a new design, Start menu, and more. A new version of Windows is officially on the way.

Urgent Alert –  WD My Book Live users wake up to find their data deleted

Storage-device maker advises customers to unplug My Book Lives from ...

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26
JUN
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Apple, backup, CISSP, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, cyberwar, Domain 8, encryption, law and policy, malware, ransomware, Software vulnerability, Weekend Update, Windows 10, wireless

Guest Post – What exactly does “code obfuscation” imply?

Code obfuscation is the process of modifying an executable so that it is no longer valuable to a hacker while remaining fully functioning. Although the procedure may alter method instructions or metadata, it has no impact on the program’s output. To be clear, practically any code can be reverse-engineered with enough time and effort. On a number of ...

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7
JUN
0

CISSP, cybersecurity, Domain 8, Software vulnerability

Guest Post – Why Supply Chain Cybersecurity Should Be A Business Priority

When people think of cyber security, we all think of data security. Whether you are hiring professionals or providing physical goods and services, the security of your employees’, applicants’, and customers’ data is of utmost importance. And with more devices and people getting connected, security breaches are becoming more prevalent. 

Hackers usually want one thing: money. They take your data and hold that hostage in exchange for money, or at ...

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11
MAY
0

cybersecurity, malware, multi-factor authentication, Software vulnerability

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Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars

The technically complex landing marks the fifth successful U.S. bid to reach the Martian surface

Its Not Just SolarWinds: France Reveals Three-Year Long Supply Chain Attack

News of the SolarWinds data breach, where its software management updates were hacked, rocked the cyber world. And now comes news ...

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20
FEB
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cybersecurity, cyberwar, insider threat, News and politics, social engineering, Software vulnerability, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

Trump Campaign Site Hacked – What We Know & Lessons Learned

This entry was posted on October 27, 2020 by Mark Maunder

On October 27, 2020 at approximately 4:50pm Mountain Time, Donald Trump’s campaign website, www.donaldjtrump.com, was defaced. The attackers left a message claiming they had compromising information on President Trump. The ...

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31
OCT
0

artificial intellegence, News and politics, robotics, social engineering, Software vulnerability, Weekend Update

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Friday Phish Fry

Phishing Email Alerts

Catch of the Day:  Google Search Fails Again

Chef’s Special:  Sophos Phishing Top Ten

Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my Inbox, or from clients, or reliable sources on the Internet.

I would be delighted to accept suspicious phishing examples from you.  Please forward your email to phish@wyzguys.com.

My intention is to provide ...

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11
SEP
0

Android, Apple, email, Friday Phish Fry, Phishing, smartphones, social engineering, Software vulnerability, Web Design

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity

Original release date: August 19, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have identified a malware variant—referred to as BLINDINGCAN—used by North Korean actors.

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29
AUG
0

artificial intellegence, Software vulnerability, Web Design, Weekend Update, WordPress

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Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

DevSecOps tutorial: What is it, and how can it improve application security?

Dr. David Brumley, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and CEO of ForAllSecure, explains what DevSecOps is and how companies can use it to improve application security by designing security in from the start.  Read interview…

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22
AUG
0

careers, compliance, cybersecurity, Software vulnerability, Weekend Update

Guest Post – Mac Threats Are On The Rise

In the past, Mac devices have largely been out of cybercriminals’ crosshairs. While hackers occasionally launched malware attacks against Mac machines, they targeted Windows devices much more often. But this is no longer the case.

For the first time, cyberthreats targeting Mac devices have outpaced those targeting Windows machines. In 2018, there was an average of 4.8 threats detected per Mac endpoint. In ...

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4
MAY
0

Apple, crapware, cybersecurity, Software vulnerability, Spyware

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