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September 19, 2019

Image: Secrets of latest Smominru botnet variant revealed in new attack

Secrets of latest Smominru botnet variant revealed in new attack

Researchers gained access to a Smominru command-and-control server to get details on compromised devices and scope of the attack. Read more ▶

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Misconfigured WS-Discovery in devices enable massive DDoS amplification

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10 signs you're being socially engineered

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Review: Blue Hexagon may make you rethink perimeter security

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The 5 CIS controls you should implement first

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What is PSD2? And how it will impact the payments processing industry

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6 questions candidates should ask at every security job interview

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Image: Misconfigured WS-Discovery in devices enable massive DDoS amplification

Misconfigured WS-Discovery in devices enable massive DDoS amplification

Researchers were able to achieve amplification rates of up to 15,300%. Some mitigations are possible. Read more ▶

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10 signs you're being socially engineered

Scammers will try to trick you and your organization's users into giving up credentials or other sensitive date. Be skeptical if you see any of these signs. Read more ▶

 
 
Image: Review: Blue Hexagon may make you rethink perimeter security

Review: Blue Hexagon may make you rethink perimeter security

This fully functional, fully trained cybersecurity tool is ready on day 1 to spot threats on whatever network it’s charged with protecting. Read more ▶

Image: The 5 CIS controls you should implement first

The 5 CIS controls you should implement first

The CIS Critical Security Controls list (formerly the SANS Top 20 controls) has been the gold standard for security defense advice. These are the tasks you should do first. Read more ▶

Image: What is PSD2? And how it will impact the payments processing industry

What is PSD2? And how it will impact the payments processing industry

The EU’s revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which include multifactor authentication for online European payment card transactions, will have a ripple effect on the payments processing industry in the U.S. and elsewhere. Read more ▶

Image: 6 questions candidates should ask at every security job interview

6 questions candidates should ask at every security job interview

The cybersecurity skills shortage means security pros can be picky about where they work. Here's how to suss out bad employers. Read more ▶

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A Comprehensive Guide: Apple Device Security for Beginners

A well-planned cyberattack or an accidental download of malware can mean the difference between a productive day and all work grinding to a halt. Read more ▶

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