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Episode 1195 – Today Is World Password Day
Today is World Password Day. A security ‘holiday’ observed the first Thursday of May since 2013. This episode talks about World Password Day and what Passwordless Authentication looks like and […]
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Episode 1194 – The Myth Of Blockchain Anonymity
Blockchain is the anonymous ledger driving the cryptocurrency revolution. This episode talks about the myth that blockchain is 100% anonymous. Upcoming Book – Tracer In The Dark Be aware, be […]
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Unpatched DNS Bug Puts Millions of Routers, IoT Devices at Risk
A flaw in all versions of the popular C standard libraries uClibe and uClibe-ng can allow for DNS poisoning attacks against target devices. Source: https://threatpost.com/dns-bug-millions-routers-iot-risk/179478/
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9 most important steps for SMBs to defend against ransomware attacks
What is the best way for a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) to protect itself from ransomware? Ransomware is impacting firms around the world. Mandiant has indicated that ransomware is […]
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Former eBay Exec Pleads Guilty to Cyber Stalking
The couple’s terrifying experience began after they wrote about eBay in an online newsletter aimed at eBay sellers, which they edited and published. Under the campaign, parcels with horrifying contents […]
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CDC Tracked Millions of Phones to See If Americans Followed COVID Lockdown Orders
Newly released documents showed the CDC planned to use phone location data to monitor schools and churches, and wanted to use the data for many non-COVID-19 purposes too. Hacking. Disinformation. […]
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Episode 1193 – Google Expanding Removal Requests Of Personal Data From Searches
Google allows users to request to remove personal information from their search results. They are expanding that policy and allowing more personal information to be requested to be removed such […]
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Episode 1192 – Microsoft Edge Is Getting A VPN
Microsoft Edge appears to be getting a built-in VPN. This episode talks about the new feature called Secure Network and the details around this and when you can expect it. […]
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15 most exploited vulnerabilities of 2021
Global cybersecurity authorities have published a joint advisory on the 15 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) most routinely exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2021. The advisory is co-authored by […]
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Below the surface: Group-IB identified 308,000 exposed databases in 2021
Group-IB, one of the global cybersecurity leaders, carried out a deep dive into exposed digital assets discovered in 2021. During the research, Group-IB’s Attack Surface Management team analyzed instances hosting […]
