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 March 11, 2021
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Leaked Development Secrets a Major Issue for Repositories
Every day, more than 5,000 private keys, database connection strings, certificates, and passwords are leaked to GitHub repositories, putting applications at risk.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 82 CVEs, Internet Explorer Zero-Day
The monthly rollout follows last week's emergency Microsoft Exchange Server patch covering seven CVEs, four of which are under attack.
Malware Operator Employs New Trick to Upload Its Dropper into Google Play
Check Point researchers recently discovered the Clast82 dropper hidden in nine legitimate Android utility apps.
'Thousands' of Verkada Cameras Affected by Hacking Breach
Thousands of Verkada cameras have been affected by a breach from a group of hackers, who have reportedly gained access to surveillance systems inside several high-profile companies, police departments, hospitals, prisons and schools.
Multiple Attack Groups Exploited Microsoft Exchange Flaws Prior to the Patches
Researchers have spotted multiple groups exploiting the zero-day Exchange server vulnerabilities.
McAfee to Sell Enterprise Business to Equity Firm STG for $4B
The planned move is unlikely to do much for enterprise customers or for security vendor's consumer business, analysts say.
Linux Foundation Debuts Sigstore Project for Software Signing
Sigstore aims to improve the open source software supply chain by simplifying the process of cryptographic software signing.
5 Steps for Investigating Phishing Attacks
Phishing is a common and effective cybercrime tool, but even the most sophisticated threat actors make mistakes that you can leverage in your investigations.
Why Data Privacy Should Be on President Biden's Agenda for His First 100 Days
The new administration is in an excellent position to make significant progress on data privacy -- not just because it's needed, but also because it's time.
On International Women's Day 2021, Does the 'Rule of Steve' Still Apply? Yes.
On International Women's Day 2021, gender diversity has improved in cybersecurity, but there is still a long way to go.
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Intel, Microsoft Aim for Breakthrough in DARPA Encryption Project
Together, the vendor giants aim to make "in use" encryption -- also known as "fully homomorphic encryption" -- economical and practical.

Linux Foundation Debuts Sigstore Project for Software Signing
Sigstore aims to improve the open source software supply chain by simplifying the process of cryptographic software signing.

COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Apps Signal Broader Mobile App Security Concerns
The rapid launch of contract-tracing apps to control COVID-19's spread opened the door to multiple security and privacy vulnerabilities.

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5 Ways Social Engineers Crack Into Human Beings
These common human traits are the basic ingredients in the con-man's recipe for trickery.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Protecting Enterprises from the 'New' Shadow IT
Three steps to fight this increasingly vexing problem.
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