Weekend Update

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

TA18-276B: Advanced Persistent Threat Activity Exploiting Managed Service Providers

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APTs Targeting IT Service Provider Customers

10/03/2018 10:56 AM EDT  Original release date: October 03, 2018

The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) has received multiple reports of advanced persistent threat (APT) actors actively exploiting trust relationships in information ...

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OCT
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cybersecurity, malware, Trojan, Weekend Update

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Exploit Targets Info Tech Support Companies

The holy grail of a cyber-attacker is the ability to achieve remote access to a computer on a network.  It is even better when the attacker can get administrator privileges.  Then they have the ability to do anything they need to do on the compromised computer to cross the network and compromise other computers and servers.  Who has this kind of access already?  ...

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5
OCT
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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, passwords, Phishing

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

This October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is commemorating its 15th year as an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. NCSAM 2018 is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online, while increasing the resiliency of the Nation during cyber-threats. DHS is ...
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1
OCT
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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity

Weekend Update

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

Ten Tips for New Cybersecurity Pros (free PDF)

New to cybersecurity?  Building a successful cybersecurity career begins with taking good foundational steps. In this ebook, two InfoSec professionals share their advice for those just starting out.

Want a Great Job with the FBI?  Launch a Bot-Net

A la “Catch Me If You Can” Frank Abignale fame, ...

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29
SEP
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authentication, law and policy, passwords, smartphones, Weekend Update

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Securing the Domain Name Service

One of the most important systems that makes the Internet easy to use has absolutely no security in its current form.  This means that your Internet service provider (and some others) can easily see every website that you visit. (Since  you have “nothing to hide” this should not be a problem, right?)

DNS or the Domain Name System is the networking protocol that finds websites and resources on the ...

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28
SEP
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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, encryption

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Anti-Malware for Linux Computers

Is Linux “safer” to use than Windows?  Is it immune to malware?  You may be under the assumption that Linux is not vulnerable to the same exploits that plague Windows systems.  If so, you would be incorrect.  Linux has its very own set of vulnerabilities and working exploits, and Linux servers and computers need anti-malware software protection just as much as their Windows counterparts.  Today we will look at some suitable ...

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24
SEP
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Apple, Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Linux, Windows 10

Sunday Funnies – The Perfect Garden Shovel

I seldom do product reviews in this blog, and certainly not garden tools but this one is so great I just had to tell you about it.  It is the Root Slayer Carbon Steel Shovel by Radius Garden on The Grommet web site.

This spade is so great at digging out volunteer tree saplings, root balls, old stumps, and tired out overgrown shrubs, I wish I had this tool for years.  The edges are a ...

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23
SEP
0

Entertainment, Sunday Funnies

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