Weekend Update

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

Microsoft disrupts Fancy Bear election meddlers

In a new skirmish, Microsoft took control of six internet domains that were about to be used by the group to spoof US political organizations.

SamSam: The (almost) $6 million ransomware

New research reveals that SamSam ransomware has affected far more victims, and raised far more ransom, than previously thought.

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crypto-currency, law and policy, ransomware, Software vulnerability, Weekend Update, Windows 10

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Weekend Update

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

Hackers break into voting machines within 2 hours at Defcon

Hackers from around the world (not just Russia) had the rare opportunity to crack election-style voting machines this weekend in Las Vegas.

Malicious Cyber Activity Targeting ERP Applications

07/25/2018 07:55 AM EDT  Original release date: July 25, 2018

Digital ...

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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Software vulnerability, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

Back-to-School Cyber Safety

08/10/2018 08:25 AM EDT  

Original release date: August 10, 2018

As summer break ends, many students will return to school with mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops. Although these devices can help students with their schoolwork and stay in touch with family and friends, there are risks associated with using them. However, ...

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authentication, crypto-currency, Identity Theft, Security, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

Windows 10 security can be bypassed by Settings page weakness

The file type used by Windows 10’s settings page can be used to trick Windows into running files it’s supposed to block.

Here are the 4 best ways to train employees for better cybersecurity

87% of companies experienced ...

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education, Internet of Things, Software vulnerability, surveillance, training, Weekend Update, Windows 10

Weekend Update

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

Extortion Phish: Your Password is XXXX

One of my IT associates got an email that had one of her actual passwords in it, and threatened to reveal information unless she paid a ransom in Bitcoin.  This seems to be getting a lot of traction, so beware.  Do not pay the extortion demand. First, this is a scam.  They ...

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blockchain, crypto-currency, Phishing, smartphones, Web Design, Weekend Update, WordPress

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Weekend Update

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

NCCIC Webinar Series on Russian Government Cyber Activity

07/19/2018 05:08 PM EDT   Original release date: July 19, 2018

NCCIC will conduct a series of webinars on Russian government cyber activity against critical infrastructure (as detailed in NCCIC Alert TA18-074A), which will ...

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Apple, Computers and Internet, Weekend Update

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Weekend Update

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

“Ghosting” is making the hiring process harder.

You found the perfect candidate and are ready to make an offer, then your “purple unicorn” stops responding to phone calls, texts, and emails.  What gives?  Not a tech issue, but more an HR issue.  Still, if you can’t find qualified technical staff, this might be an issue.

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Apple, authentication, Humor, law and policy, social networks, Weekend Update, Wi-Fi

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