In its most recent crackdown on internet content, China has shut down 4,000 websites and accounts for copyright infringements and the spreading of “improper values, vulgarity or obscenity.” This …
Hackers Target Real Estate Deals, With Devastating Impact
"A report by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center said the number of victims of email fraud involving real estate transactions rose 1,110 percent between 2015 to 2017 and losses rose nearly 2,200 …
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Latvia: an ongoing case study on how to Russia-Proof an election
The tiny Baltic country of Latvia has become the most recent case study for countering Russian interference with an election. The country is located in an increasingly important geographical location …
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Manage Insider Threat Risk and Prevent ‘Big Brother’ Perception
This is the first article in a series focused on proactively managing corporate security culture and workforce expectations as your organization prepares to prevent, detect, and respond to insider …
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Britain to create 2,000-strong cyber force to tackle Russia threat
"Britain is significantly increasing its ability to wage war in cyberspace with the creation of a new offensive cyber force of up to 2,000 personnel...The new force which is expected to be announced …
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Extradited Romanian Woman Pleads Guilty in Connection to Cyberattack on DC Security Cameras
A Romanian woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a ransomware attack against over 125 surveillance cameras in Washington DC ahead of the 2017 presidential inauguration. Demanding a payment of …
North Korea successfully using cryptos to evade US sanctions
North Korea is likely making extensive use of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology to evade sanctions. Experts suggest that North Korea is probably trading in existing cryptocurrencies while also …
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Survey: Hackers acknowledge Windows flaws but prefer social engineering tricks
According to a recent survey by network security firm Thycotic, 60% of respondents answered that social engineering was the fastest way to compromise users,” even as 50% of surveyed Black Hat …
Software Has Become A National Security Vulnerability
Software seems harmless: virtual, ephemeral, abstract. Yet software controls every transportation, communications and energy system in America and is now a national security vulnerability. It also …
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Symantec takes on election hacking by fighting copycat websites
"Symantec is offering a free tool for US campaigns and election officials to fight fraudulent websites, the company announced Tuesday. The feature could help take away an important weapon in the …
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