Alleged NSA data dump contain hacking tools rarely seen

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CSO After Dark Aug 18, 2016 Alleged NSA data dump contain hacking tools rarely seen A stolen cache of files that may belong to the National Security Agency contains genuine hacking tools that not only work, but show a level of sophistication rarely seen. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Cisco, Fortinet issue patches against NSA malware • 34% off Lumsing 5 Port 40W USB Charging Station, with Quick Charge Port - Deal Alert • Hype and buzzwords lead to confusion, as vendors leverage the halo effect • Why a security team embraces shadow IT • How IT can limit the risk of popular messaging apps White Paper: Fortinet 2016 Security Threat Report: FortiGuard Eye of the Storm The 2016 Security Threat Report presents threat data analysis and findings to show recent trends in cyber threats. It offers contextual research insights and considerations for mitigating risks associated with cyber threats, and summarizes the implications of cyber threats on current and upcoming 2016 global events. Our hope is that you find meaningful ideas to consider for your security strategy that will help elevate your security posture. Read More ▶ Cisco, Fortinet issue patches against NSA malware Customers of Cisco and Fortinet security gear need to check that their versions of specific devices are patched against exploits patch exploits made public this week as a result of a purported hack of NSA malware. Read More ▶ 34% off Lumsing 5 Port 40W USB Charging Station, with Quick Charge Port - Deal Alert Inexpensive, highly rated and discounted. That's the situation with this Lumsing charging station. This compact device will be the central charging hub in your dorm room, kitchen, bedroom, etc, and can charge up to 5 devices simultaneously. Read More ▶ Hype and buzzwords lead to confusion, as vendors leverage the halo effect Vendors serving the InfoSec market are quick to sling buzzwords and jargon, but do the terms used accurately reflect their product's abilities? Sometimes the marketing is correct, but most of the time the pitches are full of FUD and sensationalized with hype. Read More ▶ Why a security team embraces shadow IT A group within Western Union information security team relies on cloud software, including content management, social collaboration and single sign-on tools to let employees to get their work done while protecting corporate data. Read More ▶ How IT can limit the risk of popular messaging apps CIOs have battled shadow IT for years, long before the advent of messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Here's how a set of IT pros makes the most of the latest challenge. Read More ▶ White Paper: Trend Micro Incorporated Billion-Dollar Scams:The Numbers Behind Business Email Compromise Over the past two years, Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes have caused at least $3.1 billion in total losses to approximately 22,000 enterprises around the world, according to the latest figures from the FBI. Since January 2015, there has been a 1,300% increase in identified exposed losses, amounting to an average loss of 40,000 per scam. Read More ▶ Top 5 Stories 1. 8 of the most unsettling things you'll find on the darknet 2. 8 penetration testing tools that will do the job 3. Money talks: Send your kid to cybersecurity school 4. 3 Simple Steps to Hack a Smartphone (Includes Video) 5. The 15 worst data security breaches of the 21st Century Editor's Picks 1. 15 hot, new security and privacy apps for Android and iOS 2. How to get creative with your penetration testing 3. 5 security bolstering strategies that won't break the bank 4. What's wrong with this picture? The NEW clean desk test 5. Inside an attack by the Syrian Electronic Army

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