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 August 11, 2017
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White Hats Take Aim in 'Hack the Air Force' Bug Bounty Program
The inaugural Air Force bug bounty program involved 272 vetted hackers, who submitted 207 valid flaws in 24 days.
Air Gap FAILs, Configuration Mistakes Causing ICS/SCADA Cyberattacks
A utility's cautionary tale, and how a popular ICS/SCADA network protocol failed a fuzzing test miserably.
Taking Down the Internet Has Never Been Easier
Is there a reason why the Internet is so vulnerable? Actually, there are many, and taking steps to remain protected is crucial.
SonicSpy Authors Spin Out Over 1,000 Spyware Apps
The actors behind this new malware family created a sizable selection of malicious apps in just over seven months, some of which appeared on Google Play.
60% of Infosec Execs Are Boosting SOC Deployments
A survey of security executives and managers finds a majority are expanding or upgrading their current SOC readiness.
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NIST Releases Cybersecurity Definitions for the Workforce
In an effort to bring consistency when describing the tasks, duties, roles, and titles of cybersecurity professionals, the National Institute of Standards and Technology released the finalized draft version of its framework.

Steganography Use on the Rise Among Cyber Espionage, Cybercrime Groups
At least three cyber espionage campaigns and several malware samples in recent months have employed ancient technique, Kaspersky Lab says.

What Women in Cybersecurity Really Think About Their Careers
New survey conducted by a female security pro of other female security pros dispels a few myths.

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EDITORS' CHOICE

2017 Pwnie Awards: Who Won, Lost, and Pwned
Security pros corralled the best and worst of cybersecurity into an award show highlighting exploits, bugs, achievements, and attacks from the past year.
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6 Ways CISOs Can Play a Role in Selling Security
When customers ask tough questions about data security, business service resilience, privacy, regulatory, and reputational risk it's best to remain upbeat and positive. Here's how.

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