August 10, 2022 - Security In Five

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How harm reduction can more effectively reduce employee risky behavior

Security In FiveAugust 10, 2022

Most cybersecurity professionals know that training employees to follow good cybersecurity practices, such as phishing simulations that find employees at fault for falling for convincing phony lures, is frequently a...

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Microsoft urges Windows users to run patch for DogWalk zero-day exploit

Security In FiveAugust 10, 2022

Microsoft has confirmed that a high-severity, zero-day security vulnerability is actively being exploited by threat actors and is advising all Windows and Windows Server users to apply its latest monthly...

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The Founder of GeoCities on What Killed the ‘Old Internet’

Security In FiveAugust 10, 2022

Gizmodo is 20 years old! To celebrate the anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the most significant ways our lives have been thrown for a loop by our digital...

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NIST Post-Quantum Algorithm Finalist Cracked Using a Classical PC

Security In FiveAugust 10, 2022

An algorithm submitted to the NIST post-quantum encryption competition – and one that made it to the fourth round – has been defeated. Source: https://www.securityweek.com/nist-post-quantum-algorithm-finalist-cracked-using-classical-pc

Podcast

Episode 1247 – Twilio Hit By Phishing Attack

Security In FiveAugust 10, 2022

[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23993448/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/1418831/custom-color/87A93A" height="100" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Twilio confirmed recently they were a victim of a SMS phishing attack. This attack led to customer data being...

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Day: August 10, 2022

How harm reduction can more effectively reduce employee risky behavior

Microsoft urges Windows users to run patch for DogWalk zero-day exploit

The Founder of GeoCities on What Killed the ‘Old Internet’

NIST Post-Quantum Algorithm Finalist Cracked Using a Classical PC

Episode 1247 – Twilio Hit By Phishing Attack

Essential Windows CMD Commands You Should Know

The Hidden Dangers: Why You Should Not Let Guests Use Your Main Wi-Fi Network

Unmasking APTs: What Advanced Persistent Threats Really Mean

The Cybersecurity Conundrum: Why It’s So Hard to Master

Data Breaches and the Dark Web: Understanding the Underbelly of the Internet

Ethical Hacking: How White Hat Hackers Help Improve Cybersecurity

Children’s Online Safety: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in Remote Learning

Securing Your Smart Home: Overcoming Cybersecurity Challenges

The Vitality of Continuous Education in the World of Cybersecurity

Why Hackers Think Outside the Box and Why Your Security Program Should Too

The Growing Challenge of Cybersecurity Job Openings and Impending Risks

The Importance of Regular Software Updates for Personal Cybersecurity

Securing Your Home Network: Best Practices for Router and IoT Device Protection

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