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 August 29, 2019
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WannaCry Remains No. 1 Ransomware Weapon
Of all of the ransomware variants spotted targeting victims in the first half of 2019, the infamous WannaCry was by far the most prevalent, according to Trend Micro's detection data.
Magecart Shops for Victims as E-Commerce Market Grows
In 2.5 hours of research, one security expert uncovered more than 80 actively compromised ecommerce websites.
Fancy Bear Dons Plain Clothes to Try to Defeat Machine Learning
An analysis of a sample published by the US government shows Russian espionage group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, has stripped down its initial infector in an attempt to defeat ML-based defenses.
More Than Half of Social Media Login Attempts Are Fraud
Overall, account registrations for tech companies are four times more likely to be malicious than legitimate, a new report states.
Microsoft Tops Phishers' Favorite Brands as Facebook Spikes
Microsoft remains the favorite brand to spoof in phishing campaigns, but more attackers are impersonating Facebook.
Securing Our Infrastructure: 3 Steps OEMs Must Take in the IoT Age
Security has lagged behind adoption of the Internet of Things. The devices hold much promise, but only if a comprehensive security model is constructed.
Threat Intelligence Gateways: A Useful Adjunct to Overworked Perimeter Security
Comparative research shows the relative strengths and weaknesses of five TIG vendors and which kinds of security organization will reap the most benefit.
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The following hardware and software options will amplify your know-how about artificial intelligence and how to apply it to security - without busting any budgets.

Capital One Breach: What Security Teams Can Do Now
Knowing the methods of the attacker, as laid out in the federal indictment, allow us to prevent similar attacks.

'Culture Eats Policy for Breakfast': Rethinking Security Awareness Training
What's definitely not working with end-user cybersecurity awareness training - and what you can do about it.

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6 Ways Airlines and Hotels Can Keep Their Networks Secure
As recent news can attest, travel and hospitality companies are prime targets for cybercriminals. Here are six privacy and security tips that can help lock down privacy and security.
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Fuzzing 101: Why Bug-Finders Still Love It After All These Years
Fuzzing is one of the basic tools in a researcher's arsenal. Here are the things you should know about this security research foundational tool.
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