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Spread of ‘stupid’ IoT devices could be ‘asbestos of the future’

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A cybersecurity researcher has warned that a flood of consumer IoT devices with little benefit could leave us open to disaster. The Mirai botnet was but one of many massive cyberattacks launched using internet-of-things (IoT) devices. Rather than being sophisticated attacks using secure systems, many were orchestrated using household smart devices with little-to-no security built in […]

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Apples patches exploited vulnerability in iCloud and iTunes Windows PCs

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A zero-day vulnerability in iCloud and iTunes on Windows PCs allowed hackers to install ransomware undetected. The vulnerability had been exploited by the hackers to run BitPaymer, which is a ransomware software. These kinds of softwares can encrypt a hard drive with a passcode that only the attacker knows, allowing them to then demand a

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Digital India and Cybersecurity – A Promising Career Opportunity

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With the launch of Digital India movement, India is moving at a fast pace towards developing a country-wide digital ecosystem. As the number of interconnected devices increases and Internet becomes accessible even to the population living in the remotest part of the country, the day is not far when India will be a digitally-connected space,

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Cowardly kowtowing to China means Hong Kong blood is on Apple’s hands

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It’s easy to sum up one of today’s most pressing geopolitical issues: American companies must choose whether to apply American standards to their foreign operations, or follow foreign standards — no matter how inapposite they be to U.S. employees and customers — when doing business outside U.S. borders. Thanks to its dealings in China, Apple

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Fear and loathing in artificial intelligence

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Artificial intelligence inspires intrigue, fear and confusion in equal measure. But to thrive in the new era, organizations need to reduce the risks posed by AI and make the most of the opportunities it offers. This is the conclusion of a new report from the Information Security Forum  aimed at helping business and security leaders

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AI crime prevention and detection – 5 current applications

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86 Views | Read Time 9 minutes |              Companies and cities around the world are leveraging artificial intelligence services to reduce and prevent crime and respond more quickly to crimes in progress. The idea behind these projects is that crimes are relatively affordable; this requires that law enforcement be able to sort through

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Cyberattacks Hit 66% of Small and Medium Businesses Last Year

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Health IT Security is reporting on two separate security reports, one from Kaspersky and the other the Ponemon Institute-Keeper report, showing 66 percent of small to medium-sized businesses suffered cyberattacks last year. The reports also showed that the cost of cyberattacks is on the rise, with a malware incident costing some $2.7 million on average.

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Flaw in D-Link routers opens the door to hackers but company won’t do anything

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Routers from Taiwanese firm D-Link Corp. have a serious vulnerability that can allow hackers to steal data, but in unexpected twist, the company is doing nothing to address it. The vulnerability was detailed by security researchers at Fortinet Inc. Oct. 3, after D-Link was informed of the issue in September. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2019-16920, starts with a

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Instagram’s new feature can help spot phishing scams — here’s how

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Instagram is rolling out a new security feature that makes it easy to spot phishing mails that make it seem like they come from the social network. The feature — dubbed “Emails from Instagram” — is accessible via the app settings, and allows you to check all the legitimate emails Instagram has sent over the last 14

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