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Cybersecurity New Year’s resolutions, you say? Why not.

January 19, 2018 admin 101, cyber, cybersecurity, cybersecurity resolutions, FYI, https, New Year’s Resolution, two-factor authentication

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000

It’s no surprise that our resolutions are usually about health, finances, relationships, and self-improvement. As all of us live digital lives, too, why not think up cybersecurity New Year’s resolution that concern our online health and safety?

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Tags: cyber cybersecurity cybersecurity resolutions HTTPS new year’s resolution two-factor authentication

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A state of constant uncertainty or uncertain constancy? Fast flux explained

December 12, 2017 admin 101, Botnet, C&C, carding, fast flux, fast flux agent, FYI, IP flux, kronos, phishing, storm worm, stration worm, wirex

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Although often seen as an illegal cybercriminal tactic, the methodology behind fast flux is actually far from evil. So how is it being abused? Read on to learn more.

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Tags: botnet C&C carding fast flux fast flux agent IP flux kronos phishing storm worm stration worm wirex

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Explained: the cloud

November 14, 2017 admin 101, cloud, Compliance, Explained, FYI, iaas, multiple, paas, private hybrid, public, Security

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:24:53 +0000

The cloud. What is it? What are the pros and cons, and how can we make it as safe as possible? This post covers the basics.

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Tags: cloud compliance Explained iaas multiple paas private hybrid public security

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Explained: blockchain technology

November 6, 2017 admin 101, bitcoin, BlockChain, FYI, miner, node, proof of stake, proof of work, smart contracts

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:45:49 +0000

Continuing education about cryptocurrency, we provide some insight into the technology behind blockchain and explain what makes it secure.

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Tags: bitcoin blockchain miner node proof of stake proof of work smart contracts

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What is cryptocurrency and why do cybercriminals love it?

November 3, 2017 admin 101, bitcoin, BlockChain, coinhive, crypto miners, cryptocurrency, FYI

Credit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:00:49 +0000

Ever stumble into a conversation about Bitcoin and wonder, “What is cryptocurrency, anyway?” Read on to learn how it works and why cybercriminals love it.

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Tags: bitcoin blockchain coinhive crypto miners cryptocurrency

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Our computers, ourselves: digital vs. biological security

October 26, 2017 admin 101, bacteria, FYI, HIV, immunity, malware, MBAM, virus

Credit to Author: Chris Fistonich| Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 23:12:05 +0000

People often wonder how computer and biological viruses are the same. We compare the two, and what our computers and bodies do to fight them—it’s digital vs. biological security.

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Tags: bacteria HIV immunity malware MBAM virus

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When cybersecurity isn’t all cyber: What does it really take to work in cybersecurity?

October 25, 2017 admin 101, career, cyber, cybersecurity, cybersecurity career, FYI

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:29:25 +0000

Although lucrative and future-proof, being part of the cybersecurity workforce doesn’t just require one to be knowledgeable about code, network topologies, or social engineering tactics. People are still the most critical part of a business’s security process.

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Tags: career cyber cybersecurity cybersecurity career

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How to create an intentional culture of security

October 19, 2017 admin 101, Business, culture, cybersecurity, FYI, people are the only link, Security, security 101, SMB, SME

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:00:48 +0000

A culture of security in the workplace has always existed; it just may be unrecognized, weak, or inconsistent. How can businesses get employees to accept and champion an intentional culture of security? And why should they? We’ll show you how.

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