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Jun 26, 2018

DDoS attacks on the rise; China and Russia behind most credential abuse attacks, report

Akamai released its Summer 2018 State of the Internet / Security: Web Attack report; DDoS attacks are on the rise; China and Russia fingered for the most credential abuse attacks on hospitality industry. Read More ▶

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4 scams that illustrate the one-way authentication problem

These scams rely on tricking consumers into believing they are interacting with a trusted vendor. Here's how vendors can prevent the scams. Read More ▶

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$29 For Two Etekcity Smart Plugs With Alexa Compatibility - Deal Alert

Turn your appliances on/off remotely from your mobile device, or with your voice via Alexa. Or automate with a schedule. The plug also monitors and helps control energy usage, and the slow drain that occurs even when devices aren't in use. Read More ▶

8 AT&T buildings that are 'central to NSA spying'

Here are eight AT&T-owned locations, buildings that are reportedly central to the NSA's internet spying purposes. Read More ▶

Not hackers, but exes are remotely controlling smart devices as a form of domestic abuse

A new pattern of domestic abuse behavior has ex-spouses and ex-partners remotely controlling smart devices in victims homes. Read More ▶

What is a zero-day exploit? A powerful but fragile weapon

A zero-day is a security flaw that has not yet been patched by the vendor and can be exploited. These vulnerabilities fetch high prices on the black market Read More ▶

Review: How InSpec 2.0 delivers comprehensive compliance

The InSpec 2.0 platform from Chef tackles compliance head-on, tailored to the specific rules and guidelines that a company wants or needs. It is designed to both make sense of regulatory and technical guidelines and ensure that a network is protected according to those rules. Read More ▶

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Why Efficacy is Paramount

Malware detection itself is not the only factor to consider when choosing an endpoint security solution. In addition to initial detection, comprehensive endpoint security must a number of things. Read more to find out. Read More ▶

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