Are InfoSec vendors ‘sowing confusion’ and selling ‘useless’ products?

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ITworld Today Aug 30, 2016 Are InfoSec vendors 'sowing confusion' and selling 'useless' products? Security vendors are doing just swell but how much do they do - outside of selling products - to help the world become a safer place? CSO Online investigates. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • New ransomware threat deletes files from Linux web servers • 50% off LOOP Worldwide Travel Adapter with Dual USB Charging Ports - Deal Alert • Sophisticated malware possibly tied to recent ATM heists in Thailand • Hackers had a chance to hamper voting by deleting records • 43% off NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender - Deal Alert • FBI warns that hackers are targeting state election systems • How cyber security pros transition to board level decision makers • New products of the week 8.29.16 • 25% off Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard (Blue) - Deal Alert • Top tools for preventing data leaks • Privacy groups complain to FTC about WhatsApp policy changes • 45% off Dictionary Hidden Book Safe With Lock - Deal Alert • Top 10 free troubleshooting tools for Windows 10 White Paper: Veeam Software Availability and the Always-on Enterprise: Why Backup is Dead: ITworld White Paper Read this white paper from Veeam to find out exactly where backups are failing today's enterprise and more. Read More ▶ New ransomware threat deletes files from Linux web servers A destructive ransomware program deletes files from web servers and asks administrators for money to return them, though it's not clear if attackers can actually deliver on this promise. Read More ▶ 50% off LOOP Worldwide Travel Adapter with Dual USB Charging Ports - Deal Alert Get charged in over 150 Countries with US UK EU & AUS/CHINA Plugs. This adapter works in Canada, Russia, Asia, Central America, South America and the Middle East to name a few. Plus dual USB charging ports. Currently discounted 50%. Read More ▶ Sophisticated malware possibly tied to recent ATM heists in Thailand Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang of hackers to steal more than $350,000 from ATMs in Thailand. Read More ▶ Hackers had a chance to hamper voting by deleting records A U.S. cybersecurity monitor has uncovered more breaches of election agencies on top of attacks described in an FBI report leaked on Monday. Read More ▶ 43% off NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender - Deal Alert The NETGEAR AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender boosts your existing home network by increasing Wi-Fi range and speed, delivering AC750 dual band Wi-Fi up to 750Mbps. Currently discounted 43% on Amazon. Read More ▶ FBI warns that hackers are targeting state election systems The FBI has reportedly found evidence that foreign hackers breached two state election databases in recent weeks. Read More ▶ How cyber security pros transition to board level decision makers There is no manual on how to get noticed by key executives. Here are some tips for getting on a board of directors as the cybersecurity expert. Read More ▶ New products of the week 8.29.16 Our roundup of intriguing new products from companies such as HPE and Sumo Logic. Read More ▶ 25% off Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard (Blue) - Deal Alert The Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth keyboard brings the comfort and convenience of desktop typing to your smartphone, tablet, and more Read More ▶ Top tools for preventing data leaks We tested data loss prevention (DLP) tools from Comodo, Digital Guardian and Forcepoint. These products are designed to stop protected data from being shared in multiple ways, everything from e-mail attachments to printing to even screen captures. See our results. Read More ▶ Privacy groups complain to FTC about WhatsApp policy changes Privacy groups in the U.S. have complained to the Federal Trade Commission that changes last week in WhatsApp's terms and privacy policy breaks its previous promise that user data collected would not be used or disclosed for marketing purposes. Read More ▶ 45% off Dictionary Hidden Book Safe With Lock - Deal Alert This very realistic looking dictionary conceals a locking solid steel safe for creatively hiding away your money, prescription bottles, jewelry, small electronics and more. Currently discounted 45%. Read More ▶ Top 10 free troubleshooting tools for Windows 10 Every Windows 10 user should have a set of troubleshooting tools tucked away for tumultuous times. Here are some favorites for righting the ship Read More ▶ White Paper: InfoArmor, Inc 7 "Must-Have" Threat Intelligence Capabilities: ITworld White Paper When it comes to the world of cybersecurity, threat intelligence is a great tool to support an enterprises ability to take defensive actions and provide protection from potential threats. However, not all threat intelligence is created equal. Read More ▶

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