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New Proposed DNS Security Features Released
Verisign's R&D team has developed new ways to authenticate and optimize DNS traffic on the client side of the domain-name resolution process.
Unpatched Browsers Abound, Study Shows
Google Chrome users don't always take time to relaunch browser updates, and some legacy applications don't support new versions of Chrome, Menlo Security says.
Ransomware Operator Promotes Distributed Storage for Stolen Data
The criminals behind the DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service operation say the system will be harder to take down.
Researchers Say They've Developed Fastest Open Source IDS/IPS
With a five-processor core, "Pigasus" delivers the same performance as a system with between 100 and 700 cores, according to a team from Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab.
Breakdown of a Break-in: A Manufacturer's Ransomware Response
The analysis of an industrial ransomware attack reveals common tactics and proactive steps that businesses can take to avoid similar incidents.
How to Identify Cobalt Strike on Your Network
Common antivirus systems frequently miss Cobalt Strike, a stealthy threat emulation toolkit admired by red teams and attackers alike.
A Call for Change in Physical Security
We're at an inflection point. The threats we face are dynamic, emerging, and global. Are you ready?
How Hackers Blend Attack Methods to Bypass MFA
Protecting mobile apps requires a multilayered approach with a mix of cybersecurity measures to counter various attacks at different layers.
To Pay or Not to Pay: Responding to Ransomware From a Lawyer's Perspective
The threat of data extortion adds new layers of risk when determining how to respond to a ransomware attack.
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Trump Fires CISA Director Chris Krebs
Christopher Krebs was fired via tweet shortly after the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency called the 2020 election "the most secure in American history."

Nearly Two Dozen AWS APIs Are Vulnerable to Abuse
Attackers can conduct identity reconnaissance against an organization at leisure without being detected, Palo Alto Networks says.

Malware Hidden in Encrypted Traffic Surges Amid Pandemic
Zscaler says attacks involving the use of SSL/TLS encryption jumped 260% in the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period last year.

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7 Cool Cyberattack and Audit Tools to be Highlighted at Black Hat Europe
Platforms, open source tools, and other toolkits for penetration testers and other security practitioners will be showcased at the early December virtual event.
2021 Cybersecurity Spending: How to Maximize Value
This is a pivotal moment for CISOs. As their influence increases, so does the pressure for them to make the right decisions.

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