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November 04, 2021

SolarWinds CISO: Know your adversary, what they want, watch everything

The compromise of SolarWinds' Orion software changed the company's approach to security. Tim Brown shares some hard-won advice for how CISOs and software vendors should prepare for supply chain attacks. Read more ▶

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Facebook outage a prime example of insider threat by machine

A buggy automated audit tool and human error took Facebook offline for six hours. Key lesson for CISOs: Look for single points of failure and hedge your bets.

How to configure Microsoft Defender for cloud-based attacks

Malware delivered through cloud services such as OneDrive or SharePoint will try to disable and evade Defender. These simple settings will help prevent that.

Stealthy Trojan that roots Android devices makes its way on app stores

The criminals behind the Trojan have placed fully functional utilities that carry malicious code on the Google Play store in a way that evades detection.

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6 security analyst certifications to advance your career

Whether you're just starting out in your security career or you're on your way to the top, these certs can give you a leg up.

11 cybersecurity buzzwords you should stop using right now

These cybersecurity buzzwords are inaccurate, outdated, misleading, or even harmful. Here's why they should be laid to rest.

How to hack a phone: 7 common attack methods explained

Mobile security often beats PCs, but users can still be fooled and smartphones can still be hacked. Here’s what you need to watch for.

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