LinuxSecurity.com: Security Report Summary
Gannett Co, which owns a host of media titles across the US, has reportedly suffered a data breach following a phishing attack. The post Gannett Co data breach: 18,000 employees reportedly affected appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
We’ve heard the same advice over and over when it comes to passwords—make it strong. But how many of us actually follow this advice? Would you believe that some of the most popular passwords are still “password”, “123456”, “qwerty”, and “abc123”?1 For World Password Day, we’ve want to offer a few tips to make sure […]
We look at key trends for 2017 within this sector, from password security to the need for security education at all institutions: schools, businesses, governments. The post Security education and social responsibility appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
The modern computer password was introduced to computer science and the wider world in 1960 by Fernando Corbató. We look at its history and impact. The post A short history of the computer password appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
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Fingerprint security is growing in prominence, but is the technology behind it really as secure as we think it is? In this feature, we tackle three myths. The post Fingerprint security: Three myths busted appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Recently, many people received a phishing email from a mailinator.com address that was attached to a malicious Google doc. Beware. The post Beware Google Docs phishing attack appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
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LinuxSecurity.com: Security Report Summary
LinuxSecurity.com: Security Report Summary
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Businesses that fall victim to a DDoS attack could lose, on average, as much as $2.5 million in revenue, new research has suggested. The post A DDoS attack could cost businesses as much as $2.5 million appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Peter Stancik discusses the new Digital Identity Guidelines drafted by NIST, which offers an update on password security. The post No more pointless password requirements appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Sabrina Pagnotta takes a closer look at what motivates some young people to become cybercriminals. You may be surprised to find out some of the reasons. The post What motivates some young people to become cybercriminals? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
LinuxSecurity.com: Security Report Summary
LinuxSecurity.com: Security Report Summary
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Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
Cybersecurity should be a priority for educational institutions, says ESET’s Lysa Myers. It’s important to protect students and staff from cybercriminals. The post School’s almost out … Don’t let cybercriminals in appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
A single protective technology means a single point of failure. A company aiming to build reliable and strong cybersecurity defenses should opt for a solution offering multiple complementary technologies. The post A single protective technology means a single point of failure appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
As a traveling consultant, I visit lots of businesses during the year and examine their security plans. For decades, I’ve secretly scoffed at what they’ve tried to do because it was often too little, too late—and misdirected.But these days, I run into more and more companies that get it right rather than wrong, with ideas […]
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan.
Risk Level: Very Low. Type: Trojan, Virus, Worm.
