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Traffic.outbrain.com: the Traffic-Rerouting Brain that Never Sleeps
Traffic.outbrain.com is part of a company that performs essentially the same services as any common online advertising network, but simultaneously, places a great deal of marketing emphasis on never saying the word ‘advertisements’. Instead, content delivered through Traffic.outbrain.com usually is described with noncommittal labels, and Outbrain’s primary services are implied to be traffic-redirecting and targeting, rather than just loading advertisements. However, the practical differences are minimal, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend using the same basic level of caution when browsing links promoted by Traffic.outbrain.com as they would recommend for any advertising network’s advertisements.
Traffic.outbrain.com and Outbrain recently received some major attention in the news media for being hacked by Syrian activists two months ago, which caused many visitors of major websites (sites that availed themselves of Traffic.outbrain.com’s services) to be redirected to unwanted Web pages.
Because Traffic.outbrain.com does utilize some basic user-tracking behavior that may monitor your basic browsing habits, you may want to consider using relevant browser security features to block Traffic.outbrain.com from collecting data. Even though Traffic.outbrain.com is a reputable company and doesn’t steal highly sensitive information (passwords, login names, etc.), you still may want to consider blocking advertisements, disabling scripts and implementing other security techniques that keep Traffic.outbrain.com from loading any unwanted content or keeping tabs on what you do online.
Other than the, admittedly, highly notable lapse in security back in August, Traffic.outbrain.com and the rest of Outbrain has not been marked down for any major security problems that could harm your computer. However, content delivered through still is tantamount to advertising, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend keeping an eye out for potential dangers like phishing attacks hidden in surveys, non-official software patches and fraudulent system scanners, all of which sometimes slip inside of otherwise reputable advertisement networks.
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When IT engineers opened up his £360 Gateway laptop, however, they found something much more err.. down-to-earth.
A 5 inch worm was lodged inside his computer, having made its way in through an air vent and wrapped itself around the cooling fan. The sorry creature had been frazzled by his laptop’s innermost workings, causing the fan to fail.
45-year-old Mr Taylor is blaming his cats – who regularly bring in worms from his garden in Yeovil, Somerset. | https://grahamcluley.com/reallife-worm-computer-crash/ |
I have been searching for a logical methodology for measuring success in removing malware from client PCs. These are home users whose general complaint is "My PC runs too slow when I am on the internet". Generally these have the Windows XP O/S.
Let's assume a PC badly infected with a variety of malware problems. This should affect the response time in moving from one website to another. Available RAM may be significantly reduced. Unwanted site redirection may compound the problem.
Seems like some of the members here may have devised a method of testing certain internet browsing techniques and/or system metrics that could be measured before and after cleaning up for spy/ad/malware etc. | http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/33375-measuring-success-of-malware-removal/?forcePrint=1 |
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Smartphone manufacturing giant Foxconn has confirmed that a ransomware attack in late May disrupted operations at one of its Mexico-based production plants.
“It is confirmed that one of our factories in Mexico experienced a ransomware cyberattack in late May,” Jimmy Huang, a Foxconn spokesperson. The company’s cybersecurity team has been carrying out the recovery plan accordingly.”
The affected production plant is Foxconn Baja California, located in the city of Tijuana at the border with California, which specializes in the production of medical devices, consumer electronics and industrial operations. The company said that while operations at the plant were disrupted as a result of the ransomware attack, the factory is “gradually returning to normal.” “The disruption caused to business operations will be handled through production capacity adjustment,” Huang added. “The cybersecurity attack is estimated to have little impact on the Group’s overall operations. Relevant information about the incident is also provided instantly to our management, clients and suppliers.”
Foxconn declined to say whether any data was accessed as a result of the attack, nor did it provide any information on who was responsible. However, the operators of the LockBit — a prominent ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation — have claimed responsibility for the May 31 attack and is threatening to leak data stolen from Foxconn unless a ransom is paid by June 11. LockBit’s demands remain unknown and Foxconn refused to comment on whether it had paid the ransom demand.
This isn’t the first time that Foxconn has been hit by ransomware. In December 2020, the company said that some of its systems based in the U.S. had been attacked by the operators of the DoppelPaymer ransomware who demanded a payment of $34 million in bitcoin.
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In the BLAKFX data security world, ransomware or any other data centric attack cannot have any affect on your systems or data. | https://blakfx.com/tech-giant-foxconn-falls-victim-to-ransomware-attack/ |
With the rise in mobile market, last year we have seen sharp growth in malicious 'adware' — the most prevalent mobile threat in the world. And now, security researchers have once again found Google Play Store offering malicious apps that are infecting millions of Android users with adware.
It’s not at all surprising that the Android operating system is surrounded by a number of unwanted intrusions that may gain users’ attention to fall victim for one, but this issue might be even worse than we thought.
WHAT IS ADWARE ?
For those not familiar with adware, adware is a software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material like banners or pop-ups when a user is online. Doesn’t sound dangerous, Right? But adware could result in a serious threat to users.
Android Adware can pose a major threat to users' privacy, since some ad networks gather personal information like phone number, email address, and many more. Depending on where the ad network is based, there might be no legal guidelines for how that information could be used.
15 MILLION INSTALLS OF MALICIOUS APPS
Researchers from Security firm Avast has pointed out three popular gaming apps on Google Play store that actually infect users’ device with "adware" when installed. What’s interesting about this Android adware is that some of the apps have already been downloaded over a Million times.
The three apps found free in the Play Store include "Durak" card game app, "IQ Test" app and "Russian History" app. The apps are from different developers, but each has the same malicious software installed.
Durak card game app alone has 5 to 10 million installs, and the combination of all the three apps have more than 15 Million installs, according to the data on Google Play Store.
WARNING! YOUR DEVICE IS INFECTED
Once installed on users smartphone, the malicious apps display advertisements disguised as warning messages to end users when they unlock their Android smartphones, according to a blog post published Tuesday by antivirus provider Avast.
"When you install Durak, it seems to be a completely normal and well working gaming app," says Avast researcher Filip Chytry. "This was the same for the other apps, which included an IQ test and a history app. This impression remains until you reboot your device and wait for a couple of days. After a week, you might start to feel there is something wrong with your device."
After almost 30 days before starting to spam out adverts, users will suddenly start seeing ads appear every time they unlock their device. These ads will warn them that their device is infected or full of porn or needs an update, which is, no doubt, a complete gag.
But, if you approve, you'll be redirected to malicious pages that could cause even more harm and potentially result in you being signed up for a premium SMS service that you have no interest in, and even in installing apps that simply collect your personal data for comfort while offering you no additional value.
SURPRISINGLY ADWARE DIRECTS USERS TO LEGITIMATE SECURITY APPS
What’s more surprising is that the ads also directs users to the Google Play store pages for legitimate security applications as well, claiming that they will clear the smartphone of the advert-serving. "This kind of threat can be considered good social engineering," Chytry claims. As of now, Google has pulled the malicious apps out from its official store.
Google always bound to face trouble over the wide and open nature of its app checking policies on Google Play Store, and despite so many security measures, the search engine giant mostly fails to recognize the Android malware that are lurking around its Google Play store in vast numbers.
Obviously, using the Google Play Store to distribute malware through malicious apps is a violation of Google’s Terms of Service and if detected, the app is removed from the play store and its developer’s licence is cancelled. But when it comes to Adware, Google’s security measures fail to detect it. | http://thehackernews.com/2015/02/android-malware-google-play.html |
The Dawn Of A New Era In Corporate Cyber Threats? | A Collection of Bromides on Infrastructure.
Although the picture reminds me of some scenes of Terminator II, Bill Gardner does not announce the imminent end of the world. In this blog post he just creates awareness for a new kind of attacks with may have dramatic impact on businesses.
Fortunately, today’s attackers focus on new market businesses. The impact of a data theft, e.g. loss of reputation or annoyed customers, is costly and exasperating for companies, but not life-threatening. Destruction of data and of backups, as in the case of Code Spaces, might lead in the worst case to loss of business and disastrous effect on customers.
But the expansion of malicious activities to old market businesses, like chemical and pharmaceutical plants or basic infrastructure like national gas or power supply systems, could have a catastrophic impact on businesses, environment and people.
In addition, a third type of damage, integrity loss, caused by tampering of data, makes things really worse, because this kind of damage is very hard, and often only after several years, to discover.
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InvestorNewsBreaks – SideChannel Inc. (SDCH) CEO Shares Cybersecurity Concerns during Newsy Interview on Morning Rush
SideChannel Inc. (OTCQB: SDCH) CEO Brian Haugli was a guest on Newsy Morning Rush to discuss the testimony by Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko regarding the company’s data and cybersecurity troubles — and what other U.S. companies and even Twitter users can learn from the company’s experience. During the interview, Haugli called the Twitter situation “troublesome,” as he pointed out the fact that Twitter leadership ignored the concerns that Zatko raised. “Cybersecurity is not an IT risk, it’s an operational risk that really needs to be addressed as an enterprise,” said SideChannel CEO Brian Haugli during the interview. “That means that the CEO, the CFO, even the board, need to take it seriously. They need to be looking at it. Believe it or not, a lot of organizations aren’t at that maturity level, but I would have expected Twitter to have been at that point in their security program to be listening to their chief information security officer, who’s raising risks to them, and then taking action and supporting from the top down how to actually address the deficiencies and gaps that he’s highlighting. We definitely need to have a level of regulation that is both enforceable and taken seriously by the organizations that it’s put on; the government also actually needs to be able to enforce it.”
To view the full interview, visit https://ibn.fm/KglrF
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The stated premise behind laws like CISA (and the defeated 2013 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) is that cyber-attacks can be prevented if private network operators are able to quickly report and disseminate information about new threats and vulnerabilities. Proponents envision a seamless, national cybersecurity-threat system to roust the hackers, coordinated by the federal government.
Existing private and public information sharing initiatives do not go far enough, CISA advocates claim, because private companies fear lawsuits from customers who may not agree that their security is improved when spooks can surreptitiously search their personal data. To overcome this purported problem, CISA would extend legal immunity to corporations that choose to grant the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) access to customer data considered relevant to a "cybersecurity threat." This data could then be shared or concealed at federal agencies’ discretion.
But CISA’s legal remedies far exceed proponents’ justifying foundations. Section 5(d) of the bill text, which governs how federal agencies can use information gleaned from the private sector, grants the government authority to "disclose, retain, and use" any data extracted under CISA for such disparate purposes as identifying terrorists, responding to threats of bodily or economic harm, preventing child exploitation, or prosecuting normal criminal offenses. Including such unrelated authorizations could distract from a primary cybersecurity mission and create dangerous incentives for officials to procure information for criminal investigations under false premises.
Ironically, we may be partially inoculated against such potential abuses by the federal government’s lack of technological prowess. The sophisticated coordination required to pull off a CISA-style information-sharing network is easier said than done, as previous failed experiments of this kind corroborate. The federal government has a longstanding inability to effectively share information even with itself; at least 20 separate information-sharing offices exist, with little coordination (or even knowledge) of each other’s ventures. Somehow, this bureaucratic cacophony did not prevent the 1,012 percent increase in reported federal information security incidents since 2006.
The feds’ poor history of internal information-security provision renders it an especially poor candidate to manage the sensitive data of an entire nation. Alarmingly, almost 40 percent of all security breaches reported over the past six years involved the personally identifiable information of personnel and civilians. The agencies that would be most empowered under CISA reported some particularly boneheaded bloopers. DOJ employees downloaded malicious software from sketchy websites onto agency equipment 182 times last year. A reported 1,816 DHS computers simply vanished without a trace. The DOD had a nasty malware problem as well, with 370 incidents reported during fiscal-year 2014. Entrusting reams of juicy private data in the clumsy care of these three stooges of information security could create an irresistible target for lulz-hungry hackers.
Sophisticated software tools have not helped government agencies, either. In 2003, the DHS created the National Cybersecurity Protection System to detect and analyze network intrusions, share information with relevant offices, and prevent and repel network breaches for all civilian federal agencies. Its vaunted three-part EINSTEIN software suite, designed to automate federal network intrusion monitoring and prevention, turned out to be an expensive dud, too technologically crude to handle the complex central identification and communication efforts necessary. And there may never be a powerful enough EINSTEIN to adequately coordinate and respond to the massive amounts of private data that would be collected under CISA.
Even if we could remove CISA’s sketchy non-cybersecurity provisions and turn the federal government into a godly font of efficiency, CISA would fail to improve cybersecurity because information sharing just doesn’t work like CISA advocates imagine it does.
As security researcher Robert Graham points out, these kinds of programs devolve into a kind of overwhelming "false positive sharing system." Seasoned hackers know how to easily evade detection, so mostly false alarms are triggered. Innocent parties’ online activities are thus more likely to be hoovered up and analyzed than capable cybercriminals’ signatures. And by the time analysts can sort through the terabytes, they may find that sharing that information can do little to prevent an attack anyway. One survey of information security professionals found 87 percent did not believe CISA will significantly reduce security breaches.
Insufficient "information sharing" is only one small issue among many larger problems plaguing network security. Industry studies find that external attacks only constitute 37 percent of reported root causes; system glitches and human error respectively make up 29 percent and 35 percent of the remainder. These kinds of vulnerabilities can be patched through user education, strong authentication, and proactive system testing and improvement—not backwards-looking information sharing.
CISA’s sole emphasis on this small component of network security could instill a dangerous complacency among those who feel following the feds’ lead absolves the need to proactively anticipate threats and continually improve security practices. If enough people believe that their cybersecurity is "taken care of" because the government will alert them to any threats, CISA will serve to ultimately weaken cybersecurity by causing users and operators to neglect critical factors arguably more imperative for robust cybersecurity.
CISA actually bucks the usual liberty/security trade-off, because it threatens our civil liberties without meaningfully improving cybersecurity—and could potentially even weaken it. Editor's Note: We invite comments and request that they be civil and on-topic. We do not moderate or assume any responsibility for comments, which are owned by the readers who post them. Comments do not represent the views of Reason.com or Reason Foundation. We reserve the right to delete any comment for any reason at any time. Report abuses.
Jerryskids| 5.10.15 @ 10:13AM |#
But we must do something; this is something; therefore we must do this. Surely this time the fire will save us from the frying pan. Or do you just want the terrorists to win?
It's not like they keep track or care. Doing something is a legislator's full-time job after all.
If you want to discourage terrorism, kill terrorists and bring down governments that support them. Do so directly, bluntly, and efficiently, and when the "International Community" (of hand-wringing moral superiority junkies) complain, say "There's plenty more where that came from. Want some?"
Don't stay behind to rule. Don't "Nation Build". Target those who have gone to some trouble to come to our negative attention, kill as many as you can find, and LEAVE.
And stop spying on U.S Citizens. The majority of the idiots who back Terrorist cells will make themselves bloody obvious without pawing through everyone's cyberfiles. The few really clever ones won't get caught except by betrayal or accident.
This May, Congress is expected to come together on a bill to protect private entities that secretly share user data with federal agencies.
I was wondering how is this different from the FISA amendments (see H.R.6304)
straffinrun| 5.10.15 @ 12:13PM |#
Thanks for doing the leg work for the exact question I was thinking. I come to the comments because I'm lazy.
We should dump this Trojan and focus on developing bottom-up, collaborative security practices that will actually work.
"Congratulations! You're our new Cybersecurity Manager. Any "incident", and you'll be executed like your predecessor."
"I didn't read that article on purpose."
Good plan. I just looked; the comments are Bo/eddie, turd, with some commie-kid to add a new depth to the stupidity.
This actually does come off as pretty racist. It would have been like asking Obama ' So you identify as black, right? So what's your favorite rapper?'
Cruz actually handled it pretty well, but I don't know what the hell Mark Halperin was thinking.
No link, since the Chron no longer ties the print version to the e-version.
Anyhow, SF now has a commute bus line serving those who wish to pay for comfortable, on demand transport (with coffee service!) and it seems to have fallen into the cracks as regards regulation; it’s not doing a damn thing that requires licensing or anything of the sort.
This pisses off some people for various reasons (slimy politico John Avalos: “[a] crock of shit” that creates “a two-tiered transportation system in San Francisco”; I guess he never heard of limos).
But here’s the real money quote from the article:
“There is this issue of innovation getting out ahead of public policy. How to these innovations get a chance to test their services when the environment does not present a structure that they are clearly defined in?”
Now, you might think that came from some mouth-breathing, drooling, class-envy statist. And you’d be right: that was attributed to Ms. Susan Shasheen, UC Berkeley professor, an ignoramus at least as stupid as our very own mouth-breathing, drooling, class-envy twits.
Reading "The Long Divergence" right now; how the west and the middle east economies diverged. Seems Islam law made for some fairly stable commercial rules which worked well enough at a certain scale while the west's commercial law was an ad-hoc arrangement which lead to experimentation, ultimately giving us huge, durable and successful business ventures.
I wonder if SF's ridiculous regulatory system isn't similarly incubating forms to avoid gov't capture...
"The short hop airlines and the high speed rail folks are furious."
Are the legislators available at a cost those guys can afford? If so, well...
Mark Steyn's been awol for about two weeks so I was looking forward to his take on the media's total unwillingness to defend free speech over the last week and Steyn did not disappoint.
Free speech is necessary to free society for all the stuff after the "but", after the "however". There's no fine line between "free speech" and "hate speech": Free speech is hate speech; it's for the speech you hate - and for all your speech that the other guy hates. If you don't have free speech, then you can't have an honest discussion. All you can do is what those stunted moronic boobs in Paris and Copenhagen and Garland did: grab a gun and open fire. What Miliband and Cotler propose will, if enacted, reduce us all to the level of the inarticulate halfwits who think the only dispositive argument is "Allahu Akbar".
"Stay quiet and you'll be okay:" Those were Mohammed Atta's words to his passengers on 9/11. And they're what all the nice respectable types are telling us now.
It's also maddening how Communists doing this is somehow OK, but totalitarian collectivists putatively from the right who make such apologetics would be treated as well beyond polite society.
They may be genocidal communist scumbags, bu they're OUR genocidal scumbags.
It's all about words, Ted. So many people, amazingly, don't give a shit about actions or consequences. They literally only care about what someone says, and stunningly ignore what they actually do. Communist apologists are exactly like any other totalitarian collectivist, it's just that they learned, long ago, to say the "right" things, to say that they are for good and equality and all that bullshit.
And that's all it takes to get a huge swath of people to just...give them a pass. Because words. It's truly mind-boggling.
With few skills and a contempt for low-wage jobs, they subsist through the underground economy of illicit trading and crime. Many belong to gangs.
Such street culture is simply the black urban version of one of America’s most iconic traditions: the Wild West. America’s first gangsta thugs were Billy the Kid and Jesse James. In the youth thug cultures of both the Wild West and the inner cities, America sees inverted images of its own most iconic values, one through rose-tinted glass, the other through a glass, darkly.
Their street or thug culture is real, with a configuration of norms, values and habits that are, disturbingly, rooted in a ghetto brand of core American mainstream values: hypermasculinity, the aggressive assertion and defense of respect, extreme individualism, materialism and a reverence for the gun, all inflected with a threatening vision of blackness openly embraced as the thug life.
Remember when it was supposedly super racist for Paul Ryan to say the exact same thing - and he actually said it in a less inflammatory way than the Times.
Orlando Patterson is a black guy though so I guess it's okay when he says it.
Further, there should be an immediate scaling up of the many federal and state programs for children and youth that have been shown to work: child care from the prenatal to pre-K stages, such as Head Start and the nurse-family partnership program; after-school programs to keep boys from the lure of the street and to provide educational enrichment as well as badly needed male role models; community-based programs that focus on enhancing life skills and providing short-term, entry-level employment; and continued expansion of successful charter school systems.
The president’s My Brother’s Keeper program, now a year old, is an excellent and timely initiative that has already begun the coordination and upscaling of such successful programs, as well as the integration of the private sector in their development.
In regard to black youth, the government must begin the chemical detoxification of ghetto neighborhoods in light of the now well-documented relation between toxic exposure and youth criminality.
This, to me, sounds like it might violate the Geneva Convention.
Beautiful Bean Footage| 5.10.15 @ 5:41PM |#
No, not really. Individualism actually had something to offer them, namely economic opportunity and not being thrown in a rape cage for fulfilling economic demand for a product. Collectivism, on the other hand has nothing to offer as they're watching jobs dry up and the means-tested welfare state is generally inaccessible to able bodied males. Add in the fact that the democratic party is completely sold out to masculinity degrading third-wave feminism, and it's really not very delusional at all.
Unless, of course, one believes that black people are genetically closer to apedom than divide else, that is...
C. S. P. Schofield| 5.10.15 @ 1:09PM |#
I've got an idea! Let's pass legislation requiring any Congresscritter who wants to vote on Computer related issues to prove he or she can take some basic form of popular tech (like an Tablet of Laptop) out of its original packaging, and get it turned on and running without calling for help.
While economists and policy-makers focus only on whether or not an individual has work or not, there is considerable evidence to suggest that the structure and purpose of an organization are crucial to its psychological and physiological effects on employees. For instance, people find work more fulfilling in not-for- profit organizations than in private businesses, leading to lower stress levels. To view work as some contributor to wellbeing, as policy-makers now tend to do, without considering the purpose of work, is to fall into the behaviorist fallacy of viewing people as lab rats, just with slightly more developed ‘verbal behavior.’
SOLUTION: Make everyone work for Non-profits.
That's where my food comes from; non-profit farms, right? And this computer plus the cable that connects it.
The car. The gas to run the car.
It's funny, most people I've seen that work for non-profits do so because it's generally little work for high pay and they get social signaling out the ass from it. Plus since they don't actually do anything, you don't need to actually have any skills. It's all win!
Wait, why the fuck am I not working for one? Holy shit I'm an idiot.
It depends on the non-profit. The big ones will pay out stupidly large salaries to all the useless upper management, hundreds of thousands per year, and pennies to the clerical staff.
Of course, arts .orgs are pitiful all the way around. It's about the worst business model there is.
All I know is, selling drugs and not having to pay taxes was pretty awesome. I guess I should specify taxes related to the transaction. Obviously we still paid property taxes, etc. I can see the appeal of a philosophy that advocates low taxation.
However, in my experience it seemed that many in that lifestyle have zero interest in voting or politics. Time spent involved in those things could be time spent getting money. C.R.E.A.M.
David Frum wants American Republicans to stoop whining, and learn to love Obamacare.
Unlike their U.S. counterparts, these conservatives don’t fetishize the music, fashion, or religious practices of some of their voters in a way that prevents them from reaching all of their potential voters. Unlike their U.S. counterparts, they accept that healthcare security actually supports—rather than inhibits—the entrepreneurial risk-taking of a dynamic free-market economy. Unlike their U.S. counterparts, they have found ways to both enforce immigration laws and to make immigrant populations feel at home politically.
Of course, these conservatives differ among themselves in important ways. And their success is conditional; all face political challenges at home, including a tough re-election for Stephen Harper in Canada later this year. But what they all show their American counterparts is that the fear of a “tipping point” beyond which a state plunges into socialist dependency is utterly misplaced. Countries with universal health coverage, for instance, can be hospitable to conservatives—if conservatives can resist the impulse to repeal that coverage. It’s the resistance to the program, not the program itself, that sinks conservative hopes. Politics doesn’t tip. It evolves. And winning conservative parties evolve with it.
Australia has hate speech laws that cause mainstream journalists to be fined for making reasonable political arguments and British conservatives are so abjectly useless that there's a right-wing insurgency forming against them in the form of UKIP. Hell, Theresa May, the shithead Home Secretary of Cameron's government, argued that the government must control 'hate speech' in order to stop 'non-violent extremism.'
If these are the wages of victory for 'conservative' governments abroad, then I'd rather live under Democratic governance than that of the British Conservative Party.
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Raw Story once again proves that everyone who writes there is a moron.
SNL had a sketch where there was a pictionary type game show. The joke is that one of them gets asked to draw the Prophet Mohammad and is terrified to do it.
So Raw Story claims SNL "mocks Pam Geller's Draw Mohammad contest," when what they're actually mocking are the people who would kill over this.
Raw Story has really been pretty brilliant in the aftermath of the Garland attack.
It is true that the American Freedom Defense Initiative was on the right side of US law, while the Islamic State-inspired shooters were not. But both were behaving in a manner so far outside the conventions of familiar social interaction that there is a sharp and significant disconnect between the thought processes of the protagonists and the more mundane questions of daily etiquette encountered by members of Western multicultural communities.
In which Raw Story draws a direct equivalence between people drawing cartoons and the people who tried to murder them - because they're run by retarded people. | https://reason.com/archives/2015/05/10/why-cisa-wont-improve-cybersecurity |
BitDefender Free Edition uses the same ICSA Labs certified scanning engines found in other BitDefender products, allowing you to enjoy basic virus protection for no cost at all.
BitDefender Free Edition is an on-demand virus scanner, which is best used in a system recovery or forensics role. If you are on an "always-on" Internet connection, we strongly advise you to consider using a more complex antivirus solution. | https://softwarefreeandopensource.blogspot.com/2009/03/bit-defender-un-antivirus.html |
On Wednesday, October 19, Academy students filed into the Brady Center to learn about practicing safe cyber behavior from Ms. Brenda Fuller, a member of the victim services unit in the office of the Attorney General. Drawing on her extensive experience in prosecuting predators, Fuller gave Academy students a memorable presentation on the pitfalls that await teens who use technology irresponsibly.
Students learned about the risks and tactics used by online predators as well as what constitutes a cyber crime. Fuller informed them that most predators look for specific types of victims. Young girls who present themselves as lonely or lacking confidence on sites like Facebook are typical prey. Furthermore, she warned them that a predator could attack anyone who isn’t careful.
“Don’t think that it can’t happen to you because it can.” Fuller revealed that one of her own daughters was abducted for two years.
Fuller stressed that students cannot trust someone based only on a friendly profile picture. She proved her point by showing students a series of pictures and asking a simple question: “Which one is the predator?” In almost every instance, students failed to correctly identify the perpretrator. She also shocked students by telling them that the youngest predator she knew of was only ten years old.
Sexting was one of the most shocking topics that Fuller discussed. Although students were aware that sexting involves sending provocative or nude photos, few were aware of the full consequences it brings. Fuller provided accounts of young girls whose lives were ruined because of one picture. In one instance, a nude photo reached a young girls friends, parents, and even her church community. Even though a teen may send a nude photo voluntarily, the act still counts as child pornography. Furthermore, states can choose to prosecute the young girls who pose in these pictures as felons. Receivers of the picture are not always legally accountable.
“I never knew how liable a minor can be for her own pictures,” said Academy junior Savanah Stark.
Before she left, Fuller warned Academy students that there are only three circuminstances where they would see her again. “You know my children, I’m speaking at your school, or you’re going to jail.”
Mrs. Fuller’s program was developed by the Attorney General’s Child Predator CyberCrime Unit. The program travels to all middle and high schools, public and private, in the state of Florida. | https://achonaonline.com/uncategorized/2011/10/students-hear-the-truth-about-cyber-crimes/ |
(Bloomberg) — Meta Platforms Inc. was slapped with a €265 million ($277 million) fine for failing to prevent the leak of the personal data of more than half a billion users of its Facebook service.
The Irish Data Protection Commission, the main privacy watchdog for Meta in the European Union, levied the fine following a probe that found the social-media company had failed to apply strict safeguards required under the bloc’s sweeping General Data Protection Regulation.
Related: Meta Sued Over Claims Patient Data Secretly Sent to Facebook
On top of the fine -- the third-biggest under GDPR — the watchdog ordered Meta’s Irish unit to make sure its processing complies with the law, according to an emailed statement on Monday.
The Irish authority is the lead watchdog for some of Silicon Valley’s biggest tech firms that have set up an EU base in the country, including Meta. It opened its probe following revelations that “a collated dataset of Facebook personal data” had been published on the internet. Personal information on 533 million Facebook users worldwide reemerged on a hacker website last year, including their phone numbers and email addresses.
The investigation looked into “Facebook Search, Facebook Messenger Contact Importer and Instagram Contact Importer tools in relation to processing carried out by Meta” between May 2018 and September 2019, the data protection commission said.
The social network has previously said the data is old and that the problem had been found and fixed in 2019.
Meta said in a statement on Monday that “protecting the privacy and security of people’s data is fundamental to how our business works” and that it had cooperated fully with regulators.
“We made changes to our systems during the time in question, including removing the ability to scrape our features in this way using phone numbers,” the company said. “Unauthorized data scraping is unacceptable and against our rules and we will continue working with our peers on this industry challenge. We are reviewing this decision carefully.”
Data watchdogs in Europe saw their powers increased overnight in May 2018, when the GDPR took effect and gave them the power to levy fines of as much as 4% of a company’s annual sales.
The biggest penalties under GDPR so far are a record €746 million fine for Amazon.com Inc. by its lead privacy watchdog in Luxembourg, followed by a €405 million fine for Meta’s Instagram, and a €225 million fine for Meta’s WhatsApp unit, both by the Irish authority. | https://www.itprotoday.com/data-privacy/meta-fined-277-million-leak-half-billion-users |
Note: Some last names are omitted for security reasons.
Cyber is the frontier of the future, and when it comes to our future, we must think of who will replace us. Who will carry on and create better and faster ways of doing things? The Airmen of the 7th Intelligence Squadron are working to answer that question by reaching out to their local Civil Air Patrol Squadron.
For the second year in a row, CAP cadets were able to meet with Airmen from the 7th IS for a National Cyber Training Camp. More than 70 high school level cadets and nine 7th IS cyber warriors were in attendance.
“The Cyber Defense Training Academy began in 2014 in San Antonio, Texas, sponsored by the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron,” said Capt. Andrew, 7th IS course director, Cyberspace Familiarization Course.
Led by Jacob Stauffer, former head of the forensics lab at the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron and the Lackland CAP squadron commander, members of the 33rd NWS and CAP built a five-day curriculum spanning topics including networking, operating systems concepts, Windows and Linux.
In subsequent years, an advanced and networking track were added to the program, the captain said. Then, in 2017, the academy was expanded to two additional campuses in Maryland and New Mexico.
With three states in the mix, more opportunities will be on the horizon for cadets around the United States, and for those in the Mid-East Region, cybersecurity education is at the forefront and is full-steam ahead.
“Our first plan is to continue building a joint relationship with the Washington D.C. Youth Challenge Academy to foster cybersecurity education,” said retired Lt. Col. William Sydow, director of Cyber Programs, CAP Middle East Region. “Over the next year, we'll help the Academy participate in the Air Force Association-run CyberPatriot Computer Network Defense Competition, a national competition open to all high school students.” “CAP was the first player in AFA's CyberPatriot nine years ago (at the AFA Symposium), and the organization has continued to field many teams each year as participation has grown to include JROTC and high schools,” said Andrew.
The CDTA academy, now held in Maryland and Texas, is yet another piece of CAP's commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. The academy currently boasts nearly 500 graduates across almost every state in the nation, Andrew said. Graduates often return home to field CyberPatriot teams and go on to pursue careers in cybersecurity, both in the private sector and public service.
Cyber is the CAP’s primary focus when it comes to education.
“As we grow, there may be opportunities to add cyber to our operational Emergency Services and Disaster Response mission,” Andrew said.
In the early years of the program, there were only 50 students in the Cyber Fundamentals Course. Today, there are 64 cadets. Within the CFC, there were two separate courses added, the Cyber Advanced Course and a Cyber Networking Course.
It may seem pretty hectic to run a cyber-learning program with teenagers, but the cyber Airmen helping these cadets seem to think otherwise.
“Being able to take high school aged students, some who have a little cyber background and many who'd never touched Linux prior to the activity, and walk them through nearly 400 pages of curriculum, leaves me with a sense of accomplishment each year,” Andrew said.
At the end of the training, cadets are given an exercise to show off what they had learned during the week. Presented with the tasks of removing adversaries from networks or overcoming security challenges, the cadets proved they could be the future of the Air Force, he said.
“Because of the large footprint of adult participation the program, CAP has been able to increase their training programs,” Sydow said. With the help of the 70th ISRW Airmen, they have been given an opportunity to grow and learn at an even larger caliber, he said.
If you would like to know more about the Civil Air Patrol and its many programs, to include Cyber Security, go to: http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com . For more information on becoming a Cyber Airman, go to: https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/cyber-systems-operations. | https://www.25af.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1595304/cap-cadets-trained-on-cybersecurity-by-isr-wing-airmen/ |
According to the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Report, ransomware is the 2nd most frequent malware attack behind command & control (C2) attacks. Email is still the top delivery mechanism for all malware, including ransomware. So how do we get users to stop clicking phishing links?
Pro tip: You can’t. Humans will do human things. So we have to approach the problem of ransomware differently. In this post, we will address the basics of ransomware, and explain how an automated detection and prevention system like Varonis is the way to go to prevent ransomware attacks from taking down the network.
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is malware that encrypts the target victim’s data. The attacker then tries to get the victim to pay the ransom for the key to decrypt their files.
The first ransomware dates back to 1989, got distributed on floppy disks, and asked for a $189 ransom.
In 2019, the city of Baltimore got hit with a ransomware attack, which cost an estimated $18 million in recovery. As you can see, ransomware protection is critical.
The victim is totally pwnd, and the attacker sends the ransom note. Usually, there is some dollar figure attached, and a BitCoin link with threatening messages like “pay us or your data gets it.”
It’s worth it to note that cryptocurrency enabled ransomware to become a lucrative profession. Now the lucrativeness of criminal activity is hard to quantify, but the frequency of attacks indicates that criminals see the upside in continuing to use these techniques.
Recently attackers have used the threat of data exposure as part of their extortion plot. Ransomware can not only encrypts the data in place, it can also exfiltrate the data back to the attackers! The threat becomes, pay us or we release your data.
As the enterprise, we know that humans will click the link.
Scan all emails for known malware strains, and keep firewalls and endpoint protections up to date with the latest known malware signatures.
Humans are genetically predisposed to trust other humans. It’s one of the evolutionary reasons for the vast proliferation of our species. This basic trust is how mentalists can make us believe it was our idea to make a certain choice, or how attackers get us to reveal our passwords or mother’s maiden names.
Again, be skeptical and follow protocol when someone asks you about sensitive information. It’s the same issue as the links, but this might be a real-life in-person interaction. This advice goes double for users in the C-Suite, who are the targets in whale phishing campaigns. | https://bestultrawide.com/how-to-prevent-ransomware-the-basics/ |
HID Mobile Access is designed to allow users with Bluetooth Smart and NFC-enabled smartphones and other mobile devices to open doors and gates with their phone. The user downloads an app to their phone and is granted permission for access control from an administrator. The user can then either (a) hold their phone up to a compatible reader, or (b) from a distance, make a twisting motion with their device while pointing it at the reader, either of which will unlock the door or gate. The second option is a patented “Twist and Go” gesture technology.
This mobile access solution allows users to essentially bring their own device for access control purposes. On the user’s side, all that is needed is for the user to download an app and receive permissions from an adminstrator. There is no need for access control cards or PIN numbers, which can be lost, forgotten, or in the case of a card, stolen. Mobile phones provide an extra layer of security as even if the phone were stolen, it would have to be unlocked first in order to access the access control app.
HID Mobile Access uses the company’s Seos technology, which bolsters security by turning devices into trusted credentials, as well as using end-to-end encryption for unique transactions involves the issue, delivery, and revoking of Mobile IDs. This protects users’ person identification data, a fact which will instill confidence in end-users. | https://www.arksysinc.com/blog/new-hid-mobile-access-offers-easy-access-control-solution/ |
Although it appears complicated, cryptography is based on simple mathematics. This course will guide you through the theory and application of cryptography so that you will understand for yourself when it is used incorrectly and how to use it well.
Cryptography is at the heart of all information security, from administering infrastructure to writing secure code. To be effective, you need to understand how cryptography works and how far it can be trusted. In this course, Cryptography Principles for IT Professionals and Developers, you will learn to apply cryptographic algorithms to keep your systems safe. First, you will learn the nature of information and see how that understanding directly informs the tools that you choose. Next, you will apply those tools to protect secrets, documents, and systems under your control. Finally, you will explore how to create new tools by coding against cryptographic libraries in C# and Java. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of cryptography needed to select and apply the correct algorithms to build a complete cryptosystem, and keep your users safe.
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What kenshyexuo.vbe virus does is placed kenshyexuo shortcuts on every folder of the infected drive. Now, it has taken over my hard drive. I have scanned the computer with my Avast and a couple of tools but kenshyexuo is irremovable. I mean, scans can delete the shortcuts including some malicious files but after I restart the computer, it will come back.
I did take a look at start-up folders, registry, and places where kenshyexuo.vbe can be launch and here is what I have found:
C:\documents and settings\lab\local settings\temp\kenshyexuo.vbe
C:\Documents and Settings\Lab\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\kenshyexuo.vbe
2. Click on Start > Run, search or type MSCONFIG to open System Configuration.
3. Go to Startup Tab and remove the check mark on item kenshyexuo. Click Apply and close this dialog box by pressing OK.
4. Search the computer for file kenshyexuo and delete all found items.
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Phishing scams come in a number of guises, but are typically fraudulent email messages that appear to come from organisations such as universities, internet service providers and banks. In many cases, these messages direct the recipient to spoofed websites where they are asked to divulge private information, such as entering a password, credit card details or making other account updates. These details are then used by the fraudsters to commit theft.
Many phishing scams are designed to induce panic in inexperienced email or internet users. They try and trick the recipients into responding immediately by claiming an email, bank account or password could be lost. Such a claim is always indicative of a phishing scam, as no legitimate company or organisation will ever ask you to perform such actions via email.
Here’s what a typical phishing scam looks like in action.
What do phishing scams look like in 2016?
Phishing scams are constantly evolving in an attempt to stay one step ahead of internet users. Just as we grow wise to one tactic, there’s a new, increasingly sophisticated scam doing the rounds. Scammers used to entice recipients to enter their banking information on a fake web page. However, booby-trapped emails can now be much more difficult to spot.
One such example involved the South African arm of the short-term lender Wonga. Individuals who weren’t even necessarily Wonga customers were sent the details of an enticing offer that really was too good to be true. The email promised a loan of R150,000 (an amount Wonga do not offer), with an APR of just 3 percent, in return for a small upfront fee. Of course, some users were tempted by the offer and sent the one-off fee along with their bank account details. You don’t need to be a soothsayer to guess what happened next…
Protecting yourself
The only way to bring down the 10 percent success rate of phishing scams is to educate internet users about what they should do to avoid becoming a victim.
Whether at home or in work, there are a few basic rules you can follow to protect yourself. This includes: | http://kasynoweb.net/10-percent-success-rate-for-global-phishing-scams/3655/ |
Review contractual compliance between service provider and customer i.e. auditee.
Control issue specific to service provider.
Country and regional regulations and industrial regulations.
Areas where Auditor Consulting Services is required:-
Create and implement a governance strategy.
Create and implement a security strategy.
5. Logistic arrangements required
S. No COBIT Control Objective Audit Procedure
1 Benefit Management (Acquire, Plan and Organize) Review process for developing metrics for measuring benefits. E.g. Guidance from domain expert, industry analyst.
2 Supplier Contract Management (Acquire and Implement) Confirm through interviews with key staff members that the policies and standards are in place for establishing contracts with suppliers. E.g. Legal contract, financial contract, intellectual property contract etc.
3 Supplier Performance Monitoring (Deliver, Service and Support) Inspection of supplier service report to determine supplier performance is in alignment with pre defined SLAs and supplier contract.
4 Identity Management (Deliver, Service and Support) Every user have unique and generic id and access right to system is as per documentary business process framework.
5 Network Security (Deliver, Service and Support) Confirm with organization that there is network security policy has been established and maintained in organization. Further confirm that all network component are updated regularly such as routers, VPN switches etc.
6 Information Exchange (Deliver, Service and Support) Confirm with organization that proper encryption policy in place to exchange information outside the organization.
7 Contract Compliance (Monitor and Evaluate) Review policies and procedure to ensure that contracts with third party service provider for compliance with applicable laws, regulation and contract commitments.
8 Data Integrity (Deliver, Service and Support) Determine that a policy has been defined and implemented to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, have authentication codes and encryption.
7. Documents reviewed of Audit
Information security policies are the documented business and technical rules for protecting an organization from information security risk faced by its business and technical infrastructure. These written policy documents provide a high-level description of the various controls which the organization will use to manage its information security risks. The information security policy documents are also considered to be a formal declaration of managements intent to protect its information asset from relevant risks.
In specific cases, the information security policies are supported by information security procedures that identify key activities required to implement relevant information security policies.
Audit. Have either internal or external auditors conduct a periodic audit of the payroll function to verify whether payroll payments are being calculated correctly, employees being paid are still working for the company, time records are being accumulated properly, and so forth.
Change authorizations. Only allow a change to an employee’s marital status, withholding allowances, or deductions if the employee has submitted a written and signed request for the company to do so. Otherwise, there is no proof that the employee wanted a change to be made. The same control applies for any pay rate changes requested by a manager.
Change tracking log. If you are processing payroll in-house with a computerized payroll module, activate the change tracking log and make sure that access to it is only available through a password-protected interface. This log will track all changes made to the payroll system, which is very useful for tracking down erroneous or fraudulent entries.
Error-checking reports. Some types of payroll errors can be spotted by running reports that only show items that fall outside of the normal distribution of payroll results. These may not all indicate certain errors, but the probability of underlying errors is higher for the reported items. The payroll manager or a third party not involved in payroll activities should run and review these reports.
Expense trend lines. Look for fluctuations in payroll-related expenses in the financial statements, and then investigate the reasons for the fluctuations.
Issue payment report to supervisors. Send a list of payments to employees to each department supervisor, with a request to review it for correct payment amounts and unfamiliar names. They may identify payments being made to employees who no longer work for the company.
Restrict access to records. Lock up employee files and payroll records at all times when they are not in use, to prevent unauthorized access. Use password protection if these records are stored on line. This precaution is not just to keep someone from accessing the records of another employee, but also to prevent unauthorized changes to records (such as a pay rate).
Separation of duties. Have one person prepare the payroll, another authorize it, and another create payments, thereby reducing the risk of fraud unless multiple people collude in doing so. In smaller companies where there are not enough personnel for a proper separation of duties, at least insist on having someone review and authorize the payroll before payments are sent to employees.
Payroll Calculation Controls
The following list of possible controls address such issues as missing timesheets, incorrect time worked, and incorrect pay calculations. They are:
Automated timekeeping systems. Depending on the circumstances, consider installing a computerized time clock. These clocks have a number of built-in controls, such as only allowing employees to clock in or out for their designated shifts, not allowing overtime without a supervisory override, and (for biometric clocks) eliminating the risk of buddy punching. Also, you should send any exception reports generated by these clocks to supervisors for review.
Calculation verification. If you are manually calculating payroll, then have a second person verify all calculations, including hours worked, pay rates used, tax deductions, and withholdings. A second person is more likely to conduct a careful examination than the person who originated the calculations.
Hours worked verification. Always have a supervisor approve hours worked by employees, to prevent employees from charging more time than they actually worked.
Match payroll register to supporting documents. The payroll register shows gross wages, deductions, and net pay, and so is a good summary document from which to trace back to the supporting documents for verification purposes.
Match timecards to employee list. There is a considerable risk that an employee will not turn in a timesheet in a timely manner, and so will not be paid. To avoid this problem, print a list of active employees at the beginning of payroll processing, and check off the names on the list when you receive their timesheets.
Overtime worked verification. Even if you do not require supervisors to approve the hours worked by employees, at least have supervisors approve overtime hours worked. There is a pay premium associated with these hours, so the cost to the company is higher, as is the temptation for employees to claim them.
Pay change approval. Consider requiring not just one approval signature for an employee pay change, but two signatures – one by the employee’s supervisor, and another by the next-higher level of supervisor. Doing so reduces the risk of collusion in altering pay rates.
Check Payment Controls
When you pay employees with checks, several controls are needed to mitigate the risks of fraud and various errors. Key controls are:
Update signature authorizations. When check signers leave the company, remove them from the authorized check signer list and forward this information to the bank. Otherwise, they could still sign company checks.
Hand checks to employees. Where possible, hand checks directly to employees. Doing so prevents a type of fraud where a payroll clerk creates a check for a ghost employee, and pockets the check. If this is too inefficient a control, consider distributing checks manually on an occasional basis.
Lock up undistributed paychecks. If you are issuing paychecks directly to employees and someone is not present, then lock up their check in a secure location. Such a check might otherwise be stolen and cashed.
Match addresses. If the company mails checks to its employees, match the addresses on the checks to employee addresses. If more than one check is going to the same address, it may be because a payroll clerk is routing illicit payments for fake employees to his or her address.
Payroll checking account. You should pay employees from a separate checking account, and fund this account only in the amount of the checks paid out. Doing so prevents someone from fraudulently increasing the amount on an existing paycheck or creating an entirely new one, since the funds in the account will not be sufficient to pay for the altered check.
You may find that several controls buttress each other, so that there are overlapping effects resulting from multiple controls. In these cases, you may be able to safely eliminate a few controls, knowing that other controls will still mitigate the risk of loss.
Check the salary or hourly rate in the payroll system for each of the employees paid during the period. Compare the rate in the payroll system to that physically paid out to the employee to ensure that gross pay calculations are accurate. If there are any questions, verify the pay rate in the payroll system against the employment contract or most current performance review on file with Human Resources.
Check the total hours worked for each employee according to the time cards or other time reporting system for that pay period. Make sure that the hours reported are equal to the hours on the paycheck. Verify that any employee who received sick or vacation pay was eligible at the time it was paid and had time available on the books.
Verify that all of the cancelled checks for the payroll account match the payroll checks issued by the payroll department. The payroll bank account should show only transactions confirmed by the payroll accounting reports. Make sure that none of the checks appear to be modified, and that the amounts on the cancelled checks match the amounts on the transaction reports from the payroll ledger.
As an employer, you are required to comply with wage and hour and employment tax laws that occur on a federal, state and local level. Conducting periodic audits at least once or twice per year helps you maintain compliance and strengthen your company’s financial controls. The audit enables you to verify that payroll records are correct and to spot and fix issues that could have led to an external audit. A qualified member of your staff or a third-party auditor can perform the audit.
Create a written evaluation of your findings and your suggestions for improving internal controls.
We reviewed following document during execution of this assignment for identifying control and weakness thereof.
Information Security Policy:- First we reviewed Information Security Policy (ISP) of company and policy content to check whether policy meets objects of organization and its stakeholders. Board is responsible for framing policy.
Organization Structure:- Auditee organization is in proper hierarchy such as finance and accounts department, sales and marketing, purchase and production, payroll, inventory management etc in order to run proper functionality of organization.
Service Level Agreement or Vendor Contract:- Auditor has read and understand all the terms and conditions of SLA. Any terms which is harmful for the company, the same has been discussed with management in order to secure stakeholder interest.
Access Matrix:- Auditor has reviewed the access matrix list, which includes list of employee and their extent to which they have data access right.
Audit Findings:- Auditor finding are as follows with respect to Cloud Service Provider:-
1 Auditor reviewed firewall and anti-virus program of company in order to secure data or unauthorized access.
2 Auditor reviewed alternates delivery site of working, in case CSP fails to provide service due to some circumstances.
3 Auditor reviewed the backup policy and the methodology of backup, how backup will be taken and time frame thereof.
4 Auditor reviewed the DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan), how company can continue its business function even if business is discontinued due to earthquake, tsunami, flood, fire etc.
5 Review external and internal policy which affect organization business both internally and externally.
S. No Auditor’s Findings Auditor’s Recommendation / Suggestions Risk Rating
1 Technology Selection:- Before moving to cloud organization (auditee) did not performed cost benefit analysis. NIL Low 2 Physical Access Control:- Accessibility of data should be allowed to person authorized only. Since data may be sensitive to its stakeholder. Organization should apply biometric devices so that history can be saved.
Organization should adopt maker and checker rule.
Use Audit trail to check, who access the data previously and user activity.
Use Clean Desk policy in order to secure sensitive data in paper form etc. Medium 3 Login Access Control :- In this scenario every user have unique login access control and they can access data for which they have permitted for transactions. This concepts help to prevent any unauthorized data accessibility. No user can approve or authenticate data. Eg Login id password, using network monitoring and using access control. Medium 4 Audit Trail:- In this scenario we can identify who last logged in, user activity and time spent by previous users. With the help of this concept, user don’t work within the rights assigned to them in order to maintain data security and integrity, Even if anybody attempts to work beyond rights to his/her. The same is traceable. User personal accountability also exists. Medium 5 Firewall:- Any data coming or going outside the organization boundary is filtered in firewall system. The system in which firewall is installed is called Beston Host. Firewall act as a security between public and private network and checks any data packets coming from outside world into private network, since it checks data packets for authentication and authorization etc. Organization should install all firewall namely proxy server, network level, application level and stateful inspection. Medium 6 Data Privacy and confidentiality:- Accessibility of customer data is restricted to respective organization and its authorized personnel, not to be shared with other organization or other personnel. Organization should establish policy in such a manner to maintain data privacy with other service receiver with same cloud service provider. High 7 Service Level Agreement :- Any terms and condition which is harmful for auditee organization such as block out , disruption in service. Organization and CSP should meet in order to resolve the conflict and let them know about alternates sites by which service will be provided in case of emergency failure of main sites. Medium 8 Natural Disaster Events:- Organization should consider natural events such as earthquake, tsunami, flood, fire etc. Organization should have one additional BCP site with wholly IT Infrastructure in case of natural disaster so as to continuity of normal business function without disruption. High
Implication of High, Medium and Low:-
High:- The issue representing a finding that organization exposed to significant risk and require immediate resolution.
Medium:- The issue representing a finding that organization exposed to risk that require resolution in near future.
Low:- The issue represents a finding, which don’t require action from organization. | https://prokhata.com/disa-project-report-on-review-of-it-security-policies-and-procedures-in-audit/ |
Thank you for your interest in our company. Data protection is of particular importance for the management of ViCo Training. The ViCo Training website can be used without providing any personal data. However, if a make use of special services of our company via our website, it may be necessary to process personal data. If is necessary and there is no legal basis for such processing, we generally obtain the consent of the data subject. The processing of personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address or telephone number of a data subject, is always carried out in accordance with the basic data protection regulation and in accordance with the country-specific data protection regulations applicable to ViCo Training. By means of this data protection declaration, our company would like to inform the public about the type, scope and purpose of the personal data collected, used and processed by us. Furthermore, data subjects will be informed of their rights by means of this data protection declaration.
ViCo Training has implemented numerous technical and organisational measures as the person responsible for the processing in order to ensure the most complete protection possible of the personal data processed via this website. Nevertheless, Internet-based data transmissions can have security gaps, so that absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. For this reason, every person concerned is free to transmit personal data to us by alternative means, for example by telephone.
Consent shall mean any informed and unequivocal expression of will voluntarily given by the data subject in the particular case in the form of a declaration or other clear affirmative act by which the data subject indicates his or her consent concerning him or her.
2. the name and address of the controller
3. collection of general data and information
The ViCo Training website collects a series of general data and information each time a person or an automated system accesses the website. This general data and information is stored in the log files of the server. We may record (1) the browser types and versions used, (2) the operating system used by the accessing system, (3) the website from which an accessing system reaches our website (so-called referrer), (4) the subwebsites which are accessed via an accessing system on our website, (5) the date and time of access to the Website, (6) an Internet Protocol address (IP address), (7) the Internet service providers of the accessing system, and (8) other similar data and information used for security purposes in the event of attacks on our information technology systems.
When using this general data and information ViCo Training does not draw any conclusions about the person concerned. Rather, this information is required to (1) correctly deliver the contents of our website, (2) optimize the contents of our website and the advertising for it, (3) ensure the permanent functionality of our information technology systems and the technology of our website, and (4) provide law enforcement authorities with the information necessary for criminal prosecution in the event of a cyber attack. These anonymously collected data and information are therefore evaluated by ViCo Training statistically and with the aim of increasing data protection and data security in our company in order to ultimately achieve an optimal level of protection for the personal data processed by us.
4 Routine deletion and blocking of personal data
The controller shall process and store the personal data of the data subject only for the time necessary to achieve the data retention purpose or to the extent provided for by the European regulator or other legislator in laws or regulations to which the controller is subject.
If the storage purpose ceases to apply or if a storage period prescribed by the European Directive and Regulation Giver or another competent legislator expires, the personal data is routinely blocked or deleted in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Furthermore, the data subject has a right of access to information as to whether personal data have been transferred to a third country or to an international organisation. If this is the case, the data subject also has the right to obtain information on the appropriate guarantees in connection with the transfer.
If a exercise this right of access, he may controller at any time.
c) Right to correction
Any person data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to request the immediate correction of inaccurate personal data concerning him/her. Furthermore, taking into account the purposes of the processing, the data subject has the right to request the completion of incomplete personal data, including by means of a supplementary declaration.
If a exercise this right of rectification, he or she may controller at any time.
The personal data have been collected or otherwise processed for such purposes for which they are no longer necessary.
The data subject withdraws his/her consent on which the processing was based pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 9(2)(a) GDPR, and there is no other legal basis for the processing.
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The data subject opposes processing under Article 21(1) GDPR and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for processing or the data subject opposes processing under Article 21(2) GDPR.
The personal data have been processed unlawfully.
The deletion of personal data is necessary to fulfil a legal obligation under Union law or the law of the Member States to which the data controller is subject.
The personal data was collected in relation to information society services offered in accordance with Art. 8 para. 1 GDPR.
If one of the above-mentioned reasons applies and a have personal data stored at ViCo Training deleted, he/she can data controller at any time. The employee ViCo Training will arrange for the request for deletion to be complied with immediately.
If the personal data have been made public by ViCo Training and our company as the responsible party is obliged to delete the personal data according to Art. 17 para. 1 GDPR, ViCo Training takes appropriate measures, also of a technical nature, taking into account the available technology and the implementation costs, to inform other persons responsible for data processing who process the published personal data, that the person concerned has requested the deletion of all links to this personal data or of copies or replications of this personal data from these other persons responsible for data processing, insofar as the processing is not necessary. The ViCo Training employee will arrange for the necessary in individual cases.
The accuracy of the personal data is disputed by the data subject for a period that enables the data controller to verify the accuracy of the personal data.
The processing is unlawful, the data subject refuses to delete the personal data and instead requests that the use of the personal data be restricted.
The data controller no longer needs the personal data for the purposes of the processing, but the data subject needs them to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
The data subject has lodged an objection to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 para. 1 GDPR and it has not yet been determined whether the legitimate reasons of the data subject outweigh those of the data subject.
If one of the above mentioned conditions is fulfilled and a request the restriction of personal data stored by ViCo Training, he can data controller at any time. The employee ViCo Training will initiate the restriction of the processing.
f) Right to data transferability
Any data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator to receive personal data relating to him/her provided by the data subject to a data controller in a structured, current and machine-readable format. It shall also have the right to transmit such data to another data controller without obstruction by the controller to whom the personal data have been made available, provided that the processing is based on the consent provided for in Article 6(1)(a) DS GMO or Article 9(2)(a) DS GMO or on a contract in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) DS GMO and that the processing is carried out using automated procedures, unless the processing is necessary for the performance of a task in the public interest or in the exercise of public authority conferred on the data controller.
Furthermore, in exercising his right to data transferability pursuant to Article 20(1) GDPR, the data subject has the right to obtain that the personal data be transferred directly by a data controller to another data controller, provided this is technically feasible and provided that the rights and freedoms of other persons are not affected thereby.
To assert the right to data transferability, the person concerned can contact an employee of ViCo Training at any time.
g) Right of objection
Any person concerned by shall have the right granted by the European legislator for reasons arising from their particular situation to object at any time concerning them under Article 6(1)(e) or (f) of the GDPR. This also applies to profiling based on these provisions.
ViCo Training no longer processes personal data in the event of an objection, unless we can prove compelling reasons worthy of protection for the processing, which outweigh the interests, rights and freedoms of the data subject, or the processing serves to assert, exercise or defend legal claims.
If ViCo Training processes personal data in order to carry out direct advertising, the person concerned has the right to object to the processing of the personal data at any time for the purpose of such advertising. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is connected with such direct advertising. If the person concerned objects to ViCo Training processing for direct advertising purposes, ViCo Training will no longer process the personal data for these purposes.
Furthermore, the data subject has the right to object concerning him/her that is carried out at ViCo Training for scientific or historical research purposes or for statistical purposes in accordance with Art. 89 para. 1 GDPR for reasons arising from his or her particular situation, unless such processing is necessary to fulfil a task in the public interest.
To exercise the right of objection, the person concerned can directly contact any ViCo Training employee or any other employee. The data subject shall also be free to exercise his right of opposition in relation to the use of information society services by means of automated procedures using technical specifications, notwithstanding Directive 2002/58/EC.
h) Automated decisions in individual cases including profiling
Any person data subject shall have the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations not to be subject to a decision based exclusively on automated processing, including profiling, which has legal effect against him or significantly affects him in a similar manner, provided that the decision (1) is not necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract between the data subject and the data controller, or (2) is admissible under Union or Member State law to which the data controller is subject and that such law contains appropriate measures to safeguard the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of the data subject, or (3) with the express consent of the data subject.
If the decision (1) is necessary for the conclusion or fulfilment of a contract between the data subject and the data controller or (2) if it is made with the express consent of the data subject, ViCo Training takes appropriate measures to protect the rights and freedoms as well as the legitimate interests of the data subject, including at least the right to obtain the intervention of a person by the data controller, to state his own position and to contest the decision.
If the assert rights relating to automated decisions, he or she may controller at any time.
i) Right to revoke consent under data protection law
Any person concerned by has the right granted by the European legislator of directives and regulations to revoke consent at any time.
If the exercise his/her right to withdraw his/her consent, he/she may controller at any time.
6. privacy policy regarding the use of Facebook
The data controller has integrated components of Facebook on this website. Facebook is a social network.
A social network is an Internet-based social meeting place, an online community that usually enables users to communicate with each other and interact in virtual space. A social network can serve as a platform for the exchange of opinions and experiences or enables the Internet community to provide personal or company-related information. Facebook enables social network users to create private profiles, upload photos and network via friendship requests, among other things.
Facebook is operated by Facebook, Inc, 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The person responsible for if a data subject lives outside the USA or Canada is Facebook Ireland Ltd, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Each time one of the individual pages of this website is accessed, which is operated by the controller and on which a Facebook component (Facebook plug-in) has been integrated, the Internet browser on the person's information technology system is automatically prompted by the respective Facebook component to download a representation of the corresponding Facebook component of Facebook. An overview of all Facebook plug-ins can be found at https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/?locale=en_DE. As part of this technical process, Facebook is informed about which specific subpage of our website is visited by the person concerned.
If the person concerned is logged on to Facebook at the same time, Facebook recognizes which specific subpage of our website the person concerned visits with every visit to our website by the person concerned and for the entire duration of the respective stay on our website. This information is collected by the Facebook component and assigned by Facebook to the respective Facebook account of the person concerned. If the person concerned clicks one of the Facebook buttons integrated on our website, for example the "Like" button, or the person concerned makes a comment, Facebook assigns this information to the personal Facebook user account of the person concerned and stores this personal data.
Facebook receives information via the Facebook component that the person concerned has visited our website whenever the person concerned is logged on to Facebook at the same time as accessing our website; this happens regardless of whether the person concerned clicks on the Facebook component or not. If the person concerned does not want this information to be transmitted to Facebook, they can prevent it from being transmitted by logging out of their Facebook account before calling up our website.
The data policy published by Facebook, which is available at https://de-de.facebook.com/about/privacy/, provides information about the collection, processing and use of personal data by Facebook. It also explains what setting options Facebook offers to protect the privacy of the person concerned. In addition, various applications are available that make it possible to suppress data transmission to Facebook. Such applications can be used by the person concerned to suppress data transmission to Facebook.
7. the legal basis of the processing
Art. 6 I lit. a GDPR serves our company as a legal basis for processing operations for which we obtain consent for a specific processing purpose. If is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, as is the case for example with processing operations necessary for the delivery of goods or the provision of other services or consideration, the processing is based on Art. b GDPR. The same applies to such processing processes that are necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures, for example in cases of enquiries about our products or services. If our company is subject to a legal obligation which requires , for example to fulfil tax obligations, the processing is based on Art. c GDPR. In rare cases, may become necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or another natural person.
This would be the case, for example, if a visitor were injured in our company and his name, age, health insurance data or other vital information had to be passed on to a doctor, a hospital or other third parties. The processing would then be based on Art. d GDPR.
Ultimately, processing operations could be based on Art. f GDPR. Processing operations which are not covered by any of the aforementioned legal bases are based on this legal basis if processing is necessary to safeguard a legitimate interest of our company or a third party, provided that the interests, fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject do not prevail. Such processing procedures are permitted to us in particular because they have been specifically mentioned by the European legislator. In this respect, it took the view that a legitimate interest could be assumed if the person concerned is a customer of the person responsible (recital 47, second sentence, GDPR).
8. legitimate interests in the processing pursued by the controller or a third party
If is based on Article 6 I lit. f GDPR, it is in our legitimate interest to conduct our business for the well-being of all our employees and our shareholders.
9. duration for which the personal data is stored
The criterion for the duration of the storage of personal data is the respective legal retention period. After the expiry of this period, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, provided that it is no longer necessary for the fulfilment or initiation of the contract.
10. legal or contractual provisions for the provision of personal data; necessity for the conclusion of the contract; obligation of the data subject to provide the personal data; possible consequences of failure to provide them
We inform you that the provision of personal data is partly required by law (e.g. tax regulations) or may also result from contractual regulations (e.g. information on the contractual partner).
In some cases, it may be necessary for a contract to be concluded if a data subject provides us with personal data which must subsequently be processed by us. For example, the person concerned is obliged to provide us with personal data if our company enters into a contract with him/her. Failure to provide personal data would mean that the contract with the data subject could not be concluded.
Prior to the provision of personal data by the data subject, the data subject must contact one of our employees. Our employee will inform the data subject on a case-by-case basis whether the provision of personal data is required by law or contract or required for the conclusion of the contract, whether there is an obligation to provide the personal data and what consequences the failure to provide the personal data would have.
11. existence of automated decision making.
As a responsible company, we do without automatic decision-making or profiling.
This sample data protection declaration was created by the data protection declaration generator of the DGD Deutsche Gesellschaft für Datenschutz GmbH, which conducts data protection audits, in cooperation with the media law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKE. | https://www.vico-training.com/english/gdpr-general-data-protection-regulation/ |
This week Sen. Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly stating that he will soon introduce legislation that would require law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before searching the data on digital devices at the border. We applaud Sen. Wyden for taking a stand on this important privacy issue.
Sen. Wyden said that he wants to “guarantee that the Fourth Amendment is respected at the border.”
We have been arguing for a while that the Fourth Amendment requires a warrant based on probable cause for border searches of cell phones, laptops and other mobile devices that contain gigabytes of highly personal information.
Sen. Wyden’s letter comes after several recent reports that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have been conducting invasive searches of the digital devices of Americans and foreign travelers alike. For example, CBP agents demand that travelers unlock or decrypt their devices, or simply disclose their device passcodes. Additionally, CBP agents access not only public social media posts by demanding handles, but also private social media and other “cloud” content via smartphone apps. The AP recently reported that border agents accessed an American citizen’s eBay and Amazon accounts via his cell phone.
Sen. Wyden also wants to prohibit government agents from forcing travelers to disclose the login credentials to their social media and other online accounts. Secretary Kelly proposed requiring this from foreign visitors to the U.S. during a congressional hearing earlier this month.
Sen. Wyden argued that DHS/CBP policies and practices violate the privacy and civil liberties of travelers, “distract CBP from its core mission and needlessly divert agency resources away from those who truly threaten our nation,” and harm U.S. economic interests by discouraging international business travel.
Sen. Wyden also asked Secretary Kelly to respond to five excellent questions by March 20, 2017:
What legal authority permits CBP to ask for or demand, as a condition of entry, that a U.S. person disclose their social media or email account password?
How is CBP use of a traveler’s password to gain access to data stored in the cloud consistent with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?
What legal authority permits CBP to ask for or demand, as a condition of entry, that a U.S. person turn over their device PIN or password to gain access to encrypted data? How are such demands consistent with the Fifth Amendment?
How many times in each calendar year 2012-2016 did CBP personnel ask for or demand, as a condition of entry, that a U.S. person disclose a smartphone or computer passcode, or otherwise provide access to a locked smartphone or computer? How many times has this occurred since January 20, 2017?
How many times in each calendar year [2012-2016] did CBP personnel ask for or demand, as a condition of entry, that a U.S. person disclose a social media or email account password, or otherwise provide CBP personnel access to data stored in an online account? While we believe that the Constitution requires the highest level of legal protection for digital data at the border and we urge courts to make this clear in case law, we support Sen. Wyden’s effort to enshrine a probable cause warrant requirement in legislation. The faster we reach this unequivocal rule the better.
We also look forward to Secretary Kelly’s responses to Sen. Wyden’s questions.
In the meantime, please tell us your border search stories. You can write to us at [email protected]. If you want to contact us securely via email, please use PGP/GPG. Or you can call us at +1-415-436-9333.
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The first BlackBerry phone produced by China's Foxconn will debut in April in Indonesia, the CEO of the phone maker said Tuesday.
The handset, which has the code name "Jakarta," is the result of a BlackBerry deal with Foxconn that seeks to shift design and production of low-end phones outside of the company.
"It's going to be a very, very attractive phone for the market," said John Chen, during a news conference at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. "Somewhere in April, it will come out in Indonesia. It will be under $200 in retail price. "When I first got into the phone business, they told me it takes 9 to 12 months to get a phone up and going. In less than three months the phone is up and qualified and we are now working on distribution," he said.
Chen said the phone will also be released in other countries.
The same model will go on sale in other Southeast Asian countries and BlackBerry plans an LTE-version that will be released in the rest of the world.
Chen didn't specify a release date for the LTE version, except to deadpan, "sometime in the future, before I die."
The CEO also said a new version of the Q10, called the Q20, will be available later this year. It features the trackpad that was a signature part of older BlackBerry models and is being brought back after customer requests.
BlackBerry had a 1.9 percent market share in 2013 on shipments of 18.6 million phones, according to figures from Gartner. That's down from the 5 percent global share it enjoyed in 2012 and made it the number four platform in the market.
Martyn Williams covers mobile telecoms, Silicon Valley and general technology breaking news for The IDG News Service. Follow Martyn on Twitter at @martyn_williams. Martyn's e-mail address is [email protected] | https://www.cio.com.au/article/539106/sub-_200_blackberry_phone_coming_april_from_foxconn/ |
Spending in the federal information technology market will grow from $86 billion in 2010 to $112 billion in 2015, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4 percent, according to Federal Information Technology Market, 2010-2015, a report from INPUT.
Contrary to other industry groups forecasting negative growth in the government contracting market, INPUT's research shows that while overall spending growth has decreased, the Obama administration's management priorities, coupled with empirical spending trends, strongly suggest that IT spending has some protection from significant reductions.
"Historical spending data shows that the government, which typically receives more funding than requested, continues to invest in IT despite its fiscal circumstances," Principal Analyst John Slye said. "Factoring out the drawdown of census- and stimulus-related spending shown in the FY 2011 IT budget request, we see moderate budget growth."
Federal Information Technology Market, 2010-2015 strengthens the fact that IT budgets are somewhat insulated from major cuts by outlining that initiatives for cost reduction, increased efficiency, and program oversight and performance all depend on IT. In fact, some of the administration's near-term priorities revolve around IT: leveraging shared services, automating processes to improve delivery of citizen services, cybersecurity, and investing in technology infrastructure to reduce energy costs.
"There's no doubt that the administration will continue to push for cost-cutting measures," said Slye. "However, the criticality of IT to government operations and priorities, as well as the gap in federal IT expertise, suggests that IT spending will continue with modest growth."
That gap in federal IT expertise also addresses contractors' concerns regarding insourcing in the federal work force. INPUT analysts predict that the government will face difficulty in growing its work force to a degree required to significantly reduce its reliance on contractors, especially as agencies strive to fulfill more requirements using fewer resources. "Agencies will still need to meet the administration's numerous mandates," said Slye. "They are just going to be required to be more thoughtful and spend smarter."
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Many security gateway filters will be looking for identical or similar messages from a single source, so they won’t detect a longline attack, the messages of which have widely differing subject lines, content and, most importantly, originating IP addresses. This multiple-hook analogy applies to the body content of the messages themselves, which will contain multiple variations of the embedded malware target URL, the ultimate destination of which will almost always be a trusted site that’s been compromised in some way (which helps evade reputational filtering on the URL). Think of longlining as a parallel phishing delivery system and you’re in the right ballpark.
Armed with the capability to send hundreds of thousands of these malicious URL hooks in a matter of hours, plus the ability to bypass many corporate gateway filtering systems, the bad guys increase their chance of exploiting a zero-day vulnerability before the IT department has been able to patch it. I’ve heard longlining described as "combining the effectiveness of spear-phishing with the speed and scale of a virus attack" – and that scares me, even if it doesn’t scare you. It would certainly encourage me to make sure my IT security education programme was up to date. whatsapp | http://www.alphr.com/technology/5289/longlining-the-new-phishing-attack-targeting-businesses |
Downloader. QGA is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.
Downloader. QGA does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc. | https://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/security-info/about-malware/encyclopedia/overview.aspx?idvirus=174100 |
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The block list contains additional info reported by @James_inthe_box, @Techhelplist, and @hazmalware..
Today, I also saw follow-up malware for the Send Safe Enterprise (SSE) spambot installer.
As always, my thanks to everyone who keeps an eye on this malspam and reports about it near-real-time on Twitter.
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The message to everyone from the National Cyber Security Alliance this month is "STOP. THINK. CONNECT." It's Cyber Security Awareness Month and through those three words, they want everyone to stop for a moment, think about your online actions and how they can impact your safety, and then connect to the internet with the knowledge and awareness needed to safeguard yourself.
Sounds simple enough and generally should be common sense to most of us, but I'd also like to ask that we extend this beyond the personal nature. In business, we should be asking our employees to do the same in their actions in our work environments. The reason I say this is because those actions can easily have an impact on the personal lives of others as well. In our economy, with so much business now conducted online it's becoming increasingly common for businesses to ask you to quickly create an account on their site using one of your social media identities and permit the sharing of information. Think now of data breaches where personal customer info and passwords are leaked and the impact that can have. This can quickly create a domino affect if someone at one of those companies makes an error and releases your info. For a very scary and detailed account of such an occurance and the impact it caused, have a look at this personal recounting by Mat Honan (Senior Writer at Wired's Gadget Lab). Following that incident, Apple and Amazon each evaluated their procedures and took steps to avoid potential recurrences.
Such events are a pain for everyone involved, so during this month of Cyber Security Awareness, have a look not only at your own practices and potential vulnerabilities, but do the same in your work. Even if you are not in IT, there are still things you can do to help your company. Here's two very simple checks that any end user can do to help with IT security. | https://www.quest.com/community/quest/b/en/posts/are-you-aware-it-s-cyber-security-awareness-month |
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Common business database management systems now in use include MySQL, SQL Server, Access, Oracle, Sybase, and DB2. The design of a database requires an understanding of data types, such as Float, Int, and VarChar. Further, depending on the number of users, parallel structures and data management may be required. The median annual wage for a database developer was $61,710 in May 2017. Employment of database administrators is projected to grow 11% annually over the next decade. Beyond major requirements within the network security department, you may consider Huntington Junior College practice exams as a complementary elective to your primary course of study.
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Government scholarship programs and Pell grants only account for a third of total financial aid awarded in the US. Student loans, work-study earnings, and personal or family savings make up the remaining two-thirds. Please make use of student aid calculators online, to see if you qualify for need-based financial aid or a fee waiver. In fact, millions of students that would have qualified for some financial aid were late in submitting required application forms. Please note that the official FAFSA website is fafsa.ed.gov and is free to use. Merit-based aid is a package of scholarships and grants awarded to students with special talents.
The IRS insists that parents keep accurate financial statements, including tax forms and business records from the prior year, when applying for student financial aid. Loan programs may issue loans based on the credit scores of the applicant and any co-signers. This is in contrast to federal loan programs that focus exclusively on need-based criteria. Financial aid may be administered via Carroll College tuition cost per semester or through academic departments. Alternatively, student credit cards may seem like a good short-term solution, but the interest rates are high, and credit cards often carry an annual fee. The College Board Scholarship Search service advertises several thousand individual sources for possible scholarship funds. Volunteer organizations may offer scholarships or research grants to students whose chosen field is business administration.
As the economy improves, many consulting firms are hiring additional finance department personnel. Whether you are an experienced accountant with a CPA degree, or a recent business school graduate, you can seek a new position. Jobs for financial accountants are always in demand, and fields such as actuarial science and cost-accounting are some of the fastest growing business management occupations. Finding out about University of Oregon Bachelor of Business Administration, on the other hand, may broaden your education in order to appeal to a wider variety of employers.
Hiring managers typically post available positions on targeted job boards, which are sampled daily. Winston Salem State University leadership certificate information may be available through the human resources department. Further, the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers salary data though the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Aside from a good salary, many business education programs include excellent employment benefits, as well as payment plans. Browse current job openings at Indeed.com or Monster online. | http://www.williampatersonuniversity.org/William-Paterson-University-computer-security.php |
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New iOS privacy features require developers to disclose what data they're collecting, how they're using it, and with whom they share it.
In 2012, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) convened a series of meetings that were intended to develop a legally enforceable code of conduct to provide transparency in how companies providing applications and interactive services for mobile devices handle personal information. This multistakeholder process sought input from companies, researchers, advocates, trade groups, and the like.
One of the initial proposals for a code of conduct came from a group of Carnegie Mellon researchers at the Cylab Usable Privacy and Security Lab and a security researcher at Microsoft, who had released a paper in 2009 that promoted the idea of a "privacy nutrition label" as a de facto standard to be used by all app developers.
The process ended in the spring of 2013 with a group of think tanks, trade organizations, advocates, and companies signing on to the finalized code of conduct. But in the long run, this went nowhere. A voluntary code of conduct that was meant for app developers to leverage as a means to provide transparency through short form notices in their mobile apps was barely touched upon by the app developer community.
Almost seven years later, Apple has achieved what we could not: A privacy nutrition label. The company announced at its 2020 WWDC last month new iOS privacy features requiring app developers on their platform to disclose in clear language what data they are collecting, how they're using the data, and who they are sharing it with — basically, any data that is linked to a user and is being used for ad tracking. And the apps must get users' opt-in consent. This is akin to a nutrition label that will help consumers make informed decisions about whether they want to download an app.
With one software update, Apple has been able to force 1.85 million apps to reveal their privacy practices in a standardized iconographic form. This is testament to the power of the tech giant, which has about 1.5 billion devices in the market. In other words, Apple is setting the mobile privacy standard, not a governmental body or multistakeholder voluntary process.
Apple's new iOS privacy features are already drawing industry ire. More than a dozen digital ad groups in Europe, including ones backed by Google and Facebook, have complained that app providers who want to track users across apps will now have to get consent from consumers twice, increasing the likelihood that users will opt out. The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) already requires them to get user permission to collect data for marketing purposes. And now Apple will be forcing apps to get consent for ad targeting instead of allowing it by default.
Apple's use of the word "tracking" could be seen as a direct assault on advertising providers. Consumers will first have to opt in to ad tracking and they'll know exactly what data is being used and how. When an app tries to access the device's unique identification number for advertisers, a message will pop up that says the app "would like permission to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies."
The company also has made it much harder for advertisers to target users based on location. Now, apps will only be able to detect a user's location within 10 square miles instead of a more granular, precise location based on GPS. Location-based tracking is typically used to help marketers understand user behaviors so they can more effectively target them with location-based ads. While people may have resigned themselves to targeting based on website visits, they are increasingly concerned about being tracked by their whereabouts. Only one-third of US smartphone users said in a recent survey that they were comfortable sharing location information for marketing purposes.
Keep in mind that developers will have to self-report their data practices for the new nutrition label. Self-reporting privacy certification programs already have a questionable reputation, and most recently with Europe's invalidation of the US government-run "Privacy Shield" program. Plus, mobile apps already have a history of poor privacy practices and misleading users. For these nutrition labels to be effective, then, Apple must be clear about how it will verify and enforce that the information developers provide is accurate, complete, and up to date. Given that its App Store is already carefully vetted for security issues, this shouldn't be too arduous for them to handle.
This move by Apple to plant a stake in the ground on behalf of privacy may have far reaching consequences. As scholar and author, Woodrow Hartzog argues in Privacy's Blueprint: The Battle to Control the Design of New Technologies: "Design is power. Design is political. People do not use technologies for whatever tasks or goals they wish to accomplish. Instead, technologies shape how people use them. Technologies shape users' behavior, choice, even attitudes." The iOS changes may raise privacy awareness among consumers who previously didn't think about the information their apps were collecting about them. It will also force advertisers to adopt new business models that aren't totally reliant on knowing user behavior.
In addition, this could set a strong example for other tech providers and could make privacy the new normal. Some of the same researchers from Carnegie Mellon University who proposed the mobile app nutrition label over a decade ago recently proposed a standardized privacy and security label for Internet of Things devices. Apple's user interface and design decisions have been known to lead to sea changes throughout the tech hardware and software industry. When it comes to privacy, hopefully this change won't be an exception.
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BALTIMORE July 14, 2011 SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in information security, announced today the immediate availability of its new mobile device credentialing solution that enables the secure use of consumer mobile devices, including the popular iPhone and iPad, on corporate networks. Part of SafeNet’s Fully Trusted Authentication Environment, SafeNet’s Authentication Manager (SAM) now allows organizations to implement a comprehensive authentication strategy for multiple types of end point devices, including personal mobile devices. By integrating mobile device credential management into a unified authentication scheme, organizations can ensure that only authorized personal mobile devices have access to corporate networks and resources.
The consumerization of IT - personal computing devices accessing corporate networks - has become one of the top concerns for IT departments in 2011. There are security and manageability issues when users access corporate networks with smartphones, tablets, and personal computers. A lack of automated and consistent credentialing and control of personal mobile devices can expose networks to data breaches and unauthorized access. As more consumer devices gain access to sensitive corporate and customer data, IT departments are struggling to balance user productivity demands with the enforcement of adequate security policies.
“The increased adoption of smartphones, tablets, and other consumer devices accessing corporate networks is a big security challenge,” said Lawrence Pingree, Gartner Research Director. “There is an enormous risk created by untrusted, and often unknown, devices accessing valuable corporate data. Restricting the use of these smartphones and tablets is not a realistic option given the strong consumerization of mobile devices. An appropriate method of managing this risk is through authentication capabilities that can further validate these devices for secure access.”
SafeNet now enables organizations to secure and manage the access of consumer mobile devices on the corporate network, in the same way they manage their corporate-owned resources. By implementing unified authentication schemes, security policies and credentials for employee-owned end point devices, SAM helps organizations to enable their workforce while reducing IT management and administration resource burden. Further, with SAM, organizations can centrally and consistently manage all authentication requirements for local networks, VPNs, SaaS applications, and virtualized environments.
“The security perimeter and devices that access it have changed dramatically, forcing organizations to re-think access to networks, especially with regard to mobile devices,” said Andrew Young, vice president, Authentication, SafeNet. “SafeNet Authentication Manager enables our customers to evolve into the future, extending their security infrastructure to keep pace with the emergence of new endpoint devices, ensuring that data remains protected.”
About SafeNet’s Fully Trusted Authentication Environment
The SAM platform is part of SafeNet’s Fully Trusted Authentication Environment, which offers users token programmability and control over token seed data. SafeNet offers additional layers of protection through encryption of token data, and the ability to store and manage keys in hardware. Organizations have a choice to use certificate-based authentication, OTP, mobile authentication, and secure access to SaaS applications. SafeNet’s authentication improves business control and visibility through centralized and simplified administration, deployment, and manageability now and for future business requirements. For more information regarding SafeNet’s complete portfolio of authentication solutions, visit www.safenet-inc.com\authentication.
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Good Data Protection compliance is not just a legal obligation; it also demonstrates that an organisation takes a responsible attitude to the information it holds about the people it works for, the people it works with and the people who support the work.
Most voluntary organisations have gradually become familiar with their responsibilities under the current Data Protection Act 1998, and many are aware that this will be replaced on 25th May 2017 by the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
GDPR is not a radical departure from the current situation, but it does introduce some important changes in the rules about how data may be legally handled and in the responsibilities of organisations.
At the same time, recent changes in the way fundraising and direct marketing are regulated mean that all charities have to review their current practice.
Ensure that all participants are confident about the basics of Data Protection, both now and in the future.
Put Data Protection in context – looking at its relationship to confidentiality, for example.
Explain fully the changes that GDPR will introduce and how the new requirements might be met.
Explore in detail the issues that will particularly affect small- and medium-sized charities.
Explore the options available to charities in their fundraising and direct marketing activities.
Enable participants to draw up an action plan.
Why should you come?
In the past charities may have thought they would get an easy ride from the Information Commissioner. Not any more. If you don’t understand your organisation’s obligations, the result could be enforcement action, up to and including heavy financial penalties.
There is a lot of misinformation about GDPR, and some organisations are in a bit of a panic. The course will dispel rumours; the material is rooted in a thorough understanding of the text of GDPR itself and what it means.
Data Protection is really about people, not data. People – and the issues they face – are interesting. (And it’s always good to talk things through with people in the same boat.) | https://www.dsc.org.uk/event/data-protection-and-confidentiality-20/ |
APIs, which stands for Application Programming Interfaces, have been powering most of our modern digital solutions for a while now. From social network communication to financial transactions, checking weather forecasts and traffic congestion, APIs work behind the scenes to give us valuable insights and execute critical transactions.
APIs are also getting more ubiquitous, with one recent report revealing a massive 321% increase in overall API traffic over the last 12 months. But this increased usage has also seen a corresponding rise in cyber threats, with API attacks rising 681% in the same time frame.
What are APIs?
An API is a software that allows two distinct applications to communicate with each other. One application delivers a request to another application and receives a response to carry out its specific tasks. The APIs will have defined functionalities that are independent of their implementation and form the building blocks in developing software.
Put simply, an API is a way for two software systems to interact with each other.
For example, consider an app that lets you search for flights. After you enter your options and click on the “book” button, the app still has to check in the airline’s database for seat availability and costs. The application is able to pull this data from the airline’s API and return it to you to continue with your booking.
What are the mainstream API Protocols?
In order for APIs to enable interaction between systems, it has to exchange data and specific commands. This exchange is governed by a set protocols and architectures which can vary depending on the individual use case. Some of the more mainstream API protocols include:
REST (Representational State Transfer) architecture: One of the most popular protocols, REST works by separating the front and back ends of the API. It is also “stateless”, which means no data or status is stored in between requests. APIs built on REST are known as “RESTful APIs”.
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol): This is a standard generally used to create web APIs and supports various internet protocols such as HTTP, SMTP and TCP. It is more structured, controlled and defined than RESTful APIs.
gRPC (Google Remote Procedural Call): An open source framework developed by Google, capable of running in most environments. Its uniqueness lies in the ability for developers to define their own custom functions.
GRAPHQL (Graph Query Language): Developed by Facebook. GRAPHQL queries data from the server like database query languages. Since only the data that is explicitly requested is retrieved based on the query requests, instead of importing entire packages, it saves time and resources.
What is API Security?
API security involves measures and solutions to help protect the integrity of APIs and prevent malicious attacks. It involves processes that investigate and mitigates the security risks and vulnerabilities in APIs.
If APIs are left unsecured, it can be exploited by hackers to steal sensitive data, crippling organizations financially and through reputational damage. Various techniques are used in API security including rate limiting, authentication and authorization. But beyond these techniques it also requires enterprises to adopt a culture of security, which covers the entire software development and API workflow.
Why is API Security Important?
API security has become a critical part of cybersecurity today, primarily because of their extensive usage in web and mobile applications, and SaaS products. These applications can be found in most fundamental use cases in banking to retail, entertainment, healthcare and even transport. The applications that rely on APIs also involve a lot of customer-facing portals and collection of sensitive data including Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
To complicate matters more, most businesses are shifting to cloud-based storage and computing for these applications. While this does make the applications accessible from anywhere and any device, they also suffer from cloud computing security challenges, as the APIs can be a way for hackers to exploit authentication and breach networks. This makes API security an essential requirement for businesses | https://www.cdnetworks.com/ja/cloud-security-blog/api-security/ |
Is Firefox 3.0 really out? An anonymous reader wrote in to let us know that Firefox 3.0 builds have been sighted in the wild, but don't get your hopes up.
Indeed, if you head over to the latest-trunk directory on the Mozilla FTP server, you'll see that 3.0a1 builds are available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. However, this isn't an indication that the Firefox folks have "leaked" a build or pushed up the 3.0 schedule, but that the developers have started the 3.0 trunk for future development. NewsForge | Firefox 3.0 leaked? Not exactly | http://www.malwarehelp.org/news/article-3263.html |
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Facebook Messenger has started rolling out Secret Conversations, a feature that enables end to end encryption for conversations within Messenger. Secret Conversations is built on Signal Protocol, a modern, open source, strong encryption protocol we developed for asynchronous messaging systems.
Signal Protocol powers our own private messaging app, Signal. The protocol is designed from the ground up to make seamless end-to-end encrypted messaging possible and to make private communication simple. To amplify the impact and scope of private communication, we also collaborate with other popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Google Allo, and now Facebook Messenger to help integrate Signal Protocol into those products.
These are all good steps forward, trail-blazed by - at least among the big companies - Apple.
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This will program will start and scan your system.
The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run.
Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected. | https://www.malwareremoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=10577 |
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Dialer. SO is a dialer type malware. Dialers usually try to establish phone connections with high rate numbers, significantly increasing the phone bill of the affected user.
Dialer. SO affects computers that use a modem to connect to the Internet, as the virus modifies the Dial-up network access settings. It changes the telephone number provided by the ISP (Internet Service Provider), which is a local-rate number, to a high-rate number.
Dialer. SO prevents access from programs to websites of several companies related with security tools (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.).
Dialer. SO redirects attempts to access web pages of certain banks to spoofed pages, with the aim of logging information entered by the user in these pages.
Dialer. SO redirects attempts to access several web pages to a specific IP address.
Dialer. SO does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc. | https://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/security-info/about-malware/encyclopedia/overview.aspx?idvirus=51372 |
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Keylog. X is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc.
Keylog. X prevents access from programs to websites of several companies related with security tools (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.).
Keylog. X redirects attempts to access web pages of certain banks to spoofed pages, with the aim of logging information entered by the user in these pages.
Keylog. X redirects attempts to access several web pages to a specific IP address.
Keylog. X does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc. | https://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/security-info/about-malware/encyclopedia/overview.aspx?idvirus=54045 |
Forward phishing emails to [email protected].
When HUIT receives a suspected phishing email, they check it out to determine the risk. If it is a phishing attack, they may take any of the following steps: | https://its.gse.harvard.edu/services/information-security/topics/spam |
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Kesi is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.
Kesi prevents access from programs to websites of several companies related with security tools (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.).
Kesi redirects attempts to access web pages of certain banks to spoofed pages, with the aim of logging information entered by the user in these pages.
Kesi redirects attempts to access several web pages to a specific IP address.
Kesi does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc. | https://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/security-info/about-malware/encyclopedia/overview.aspx?idvirus=61173 |
· Four one-touch buttons and PDF function.</p>
<p>Sydney, 21 August 2003 – Canon Australia today announced the launch of the CanoScan LiDE 80. This sleek flatbed scanner is the first of its size to combine the distinctive benefits of LiDE technology with film scanning and the convenience of USB 2.0 Hi-Speed data transfer. The CanoScan LiDE 80 is ideal for the scanning requirements of the home and small office. Priced at just $399, it is easy to use, capable of scanning at 2400 x 4800 dpi optical resolution and includes Adobe PhotoShop Elements software.</p> <p>“Canon’s innovative scanning technology is setting new standards with the CanoScan LiDE 80 providing high-quality functions and sophisticated, compact design with the added advantage of film scanning capabilities,” said Shannon Tweedie, Product Manager, Consumer Imaging Products Group, Canon Australia.</p> <p>Features are easily accessed through a simple user interface. The four one-touch buttons enable users to create images, colour copies, PDFs or email attachments in one step. These functions can also be administered through the no-fuss CanoScan Toolbox software.</p> <p>Compatible with both Macs and PCs, the CanoScan LiDE 80 comes with a user-friendly software package including Adobe PhotoShop Elements 2.0. The single-pass multi-scan function allows users to scan multiple images, which are automatically aligned and saved as separate files. The production of multi-page PDFs with searchable text is just as straightforward.</p> <p>Similarly, FARE (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement) Level 2 technology automatically corrects dust, scratches, fading and grain during film scanning – saving hours of retouching. The CanoScan LiDE 80 comes with a film adaptor unit allowing users to scan 35mm film strips at up to 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution.</p> <p>“Being the world’s first Contact Image Sensor (CIS) scanner to be USB powered and capable of scanning film and images at resolutions up to 2400 x 4800 dpi, the CanoScan LiDE 80 is a new flagship addition to the popular and affordable LiDE range,” added Ms Tweedie.</p>
· The comprehensive accessory package includes a USB cable, 35mm Filmstrip Holder, Film Adaptor Unit, Upright scanning stand and Quick Start Guide.
· The CanoScan LiDE 80 comes with a comprehensive software suite including: ScanGear CS for Windows; ScanGear CS for Macintosh (plug-in module); CanoScan Toolbox; Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0; ArcSoft PhotoStudio; ArcSoft PhotoBase; ScanSoft OmniPage SE; Adobe Acrobat Reader; electronic (PDF, HTML) manuals for both Windows and Macintosh; and NewSoft Presto! Page Manager for Windows.</p> | https://www.cio.com.au/article/20013/canoscan_lide_80_scanner_-_streamlining_advanced_features_into_an_ultra-compact_design/ |
OEM software must usually be sold bundled with a new personal computer for resale. I tried to install Apache on Windows, please see our Free Online Storage Services guide). As retailers find that these targeted email campaigns are much more effective than general email blasts. This OEM System Builder Channel software is intended for pre-installation on a large number of users, is common for a low monthly price. Boeing introduced several widely-implemented extensions, the resulting in North Africa, Asia, resulting universal and communications by the terms of the licences available in Visual Studio 2010 Professional, one license of Expression Web.
Buttons on the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) website notes: t take a chance. Usually, this OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide proof of enrollment at Temple University via an online experience, chances are you are simply a power user with a year ago. | http://the-best-antivirus-software.net/purchase-iskysoft/ |
The agents we rely on to protect our devices are not as reliable as we think.
A recent article related to the ill-fated Boeing 737 Max draws an interesting parallel to endpoint security failure. The author describes how the underlying cause of the catastrophic failure of the aircraft was due, in part, to the way complex subsystems on the plane interacted with one another — a dynamic that is all too familiar on the endpoint.
The complex interactions between software systems are difficult to understand and require thorough testing of every possible scenario — which, unfortunately, is often done when the machine is in deployment.
In Boeing’s case, this led to devastating loss of life. And while the impact from endpoint agent failure is not as dramatic, it can still be damaging to an organization if a vulnerable device falls into the wrong hands.
According to Ponemon, nearly two-thirds of companies have been compromised in the last 12 months by attacks that originated on their endpoints — a 20 percent increase from the previous 12-month period. With statistics like this, organizations can’t afford to become complacent when it comes to endpoint security and control.
“Two-thirds of companies have been compromised in the last 12 months by attacks that originated on their endpoints.” - Ponemon Institute
100% of devices will experience encryption failure within one year.
42% of a device population has encryption failure at any given point in time.
30% of devices remain unencrypted for more than 60 days.
28% of devices have missing or outdated AV/AM tools.
20% of devices require at least one client/patch management repair monthly.
Endpoint risk follows the same law of physics — the more complex an array of components, the more likely it is that the system will move from order to disorder — not intentionally, but because there are so many more ways of being disorderly than of being orderly.
It stands to reason that the more technology we add to an endpoint, the more complex the machine becomes. The more complex the machine becomes, the greater the likelihood of failure. It’s not that any one security agent is bad, it’s that combined they have interactions that can lead to vulnerabilities if the correct controls are not in place.
If basic visibility, control, and resilience measures are not in place, adding additional security tools to already bloated devices will only exacerbate the problem. The real issue organizations face is in ensuring that existing security controls remain in place and functioning correctly at all times.
That’s where Absolute comes in. Absolute’s technology is embedded in the firmware of more than 70 percent of the world’s endpoint devices. Because it’s the only embedded security solution, it is the only cloud-based platform that maintains a constant, always-on connection to devices, regardless of user behavior or device performance.
This connection ensures existing controls are always performing as they should. It allows you to maximize your existing technology investments without introducing further complexity to the endpoint.
Interested in taking a deeper dive into the current state of endpoint security? Read the full report: 2019 Endpoint Security Trends Report. | https://www.absolute.com/blog/why-endpoint-security-agents-fail/ |
// apmhttp. WrapClient instruments the given http.client := apmhttp.WrapClient(http. DefaultClient) // If “ctx” contains a reference to an in-progress transaction, then the call below will start a new span.
Do(req.WithContext(ctx)
// a distributed tracing header to continue the trace in the target service.
client := apmhttp.WrapClient(http. DefaultClient) resp, err := client. Do(req.WithContext(ctx)
log := log.WithFields(apmlogrus. TraceContext(req. Context() log.WithField("vars", vars).Info("handling hello request")
log.WithError(err).Error(“failed to update request count”) http.Error(w, "failed to get name stats", 500) | https://www.elastic.co/cn/blog/how-to-instrument-your-go-app-with-the-elastic-apm-go-agent |
Shred-it's white paper reveals an alarming statistic -- the typical organization loses 5% of its revenues to fraud each year1. For any business, especially smaller ones, that level of consistent revenue loss puts the profitability of the company at unnecessary risk. Data leaks can result in potentially huge losses, as over 20% of fraud cases involve losses equivalent to at least S$1.37 million2. With the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) receiving 3,700 complaints since coming into full effect in July 20143, businesses are finding themselves in an economy where data leaks can be highly detrimental to both their reputation and their bottom line. The scope of the issue is clearly of concern, with further research indicating that card fraud (an issue closely associated with identity theft) affected 28% of the population in Singapore over the previous five years4.
While several companies have taken a cue from the digital landscape and focused their protection measures on cybersecurity, Shred-it's white paper makes it clear why the impact of physical data losses on a business's overall data security is large enough to warrant more attention. For instance, stolen mobile phones can leave any confidential information contained within at risk of unauthorised access and potentially public exposure.
The white paper also reveals other seemingly innocuous physical methods by which confidential data can find its way into unauthorized hands, such as by tossing important documents into recycling bins or leaving papers at accessible locations like in office printers or on messy office desks.
Although cybersecurity is undoubtedly essential, Shred-it's white paper reveals the urgent need for businesses to adopt a more well-rounded approach to data protection to effectively guard themselves from potential breaches. "We believe every business would do well to take a holistic approach to data security, which involves taking into account physical security, digital security and human behaviour," says Duncan Brown, General Manager of Shred-it Singapore. "Companies need to focus on methods to protect both physical and digital security, while at the same time putting processes in place to ensure employees are not susceptible to accidental breaches or phishing scams while still being able to carry out their duties without too much red tape."
This three-pronged approach involves implementing office procedures such as a "Shred-it All Policy," whereby employees need to shred all confidential documents instead of dumping them into the recycling bin or leaving them out on their desks. This ensures that while a company's digital data remains protected, confidential data in physical form is also destroyed before finding its way into the hands of third party waste or recycling companies.
To download a complimentary copy of Shred-it's white paper, "Identity Theft - What the Future Holds," please click on this link. For more information on Shred-it and how its products and services help businesses protect their data, please visit shredit.com/singapore.
As the General Manager of Shred-it in Singapore, Duncan's top priority is to advise and consult with companies on the urgency of safeguarding all their confidential data in a physical format especially when safe disposal is required. Throughout his years of experience in the data security industry, Duncan has realized that while many business owners understand the value and best practice of protecting online data, the same level of awareness does not always translate to physical copies of this confidential information. As companies begin to crack down on data security issues, Duncan Brown is on a mission to ensure that companies do not overlook the importance of protecting their physical data in line with often more defined cybersecurity measures.
A graduate from the University of Nottingham in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Masters in International Relations, Duncan has worked tirelessly to instill himself with a broad global perspective. This undying passion coupled with his innate competitive nature has made him a tireless advocate for a holistic approach to data security.
In Duncan's experience, although businesses do make use of several measures to dispose of physical data (e.g. shredders, recycling bins), almost none of them account for the fact that middlemen such as cleaners for example could have an opportunity to sell discarded paper to third parties. Duncan and his team at Shred-it are resolute in their goal to protect companies from such data breaches with their comprehensive end-to-end chain of custody service. From the secure storage consoles, vetted collection staff and thorough cross-cut shredding, through to the eventual recycling and disposal of the paper, Duncan is proud that the service he represents guarantees full data protection, a verifiable audit trail and is environmentally friendly to boot. | http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/shred-it-exposes-dangers-of-overlooking-physical-data-security-2139458.htm |
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FTC Commissioner Julie Brill proposed a plan she called Reclaim Your Name that would regulate how data brokers collect and share consumers’ personal information.
Big data is big. So big in fact, Science Daily claimed in May that 90 percent of all the world’s data have been generated in the last two years. In early 2012, the New York Times’ Steve Lohr reported that the total amount of data in the entire world would double every two years from that point on. Much of these data are personal information. The same personal information that we now know the National Security Administration routinely and baselessly collects as part of its PRISM program. The same personal information that data brokers and other companies buy and sell and analyze with no little or no consent to consumers as part of an increasingly lucrative and largely unregulated industry.
These were among the facts highlighted in a keynote speech at the 23rd Computers Freedom and Privacy Conference in which Julie Brill, Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, made the argument that the very people to whom this personal information supposedly belongs have very little control over it. She proposes a plan called “Reclaim Your Name” under which the big data brokers – Acxiom premiere among them – should exist under conditions and scrutiny similar to those imposed upon the big credit firms – Equifax, Experian, and Transunion – by the Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970 (FCRA).
We hemorrhage astonishing amounts of information in ways we don’t even think about. The things we buy, the places we go, the incredibly personal and hypochondriasis inspiring attempts we make to self-diagnose ourselves on Google, and everything in between and beyond. Governments, firms, and people amass this information with no consent, Brill says, and use it in surprising ways that consumers do not understand. This should not be the case, according to the FTC Commissioner, who claims that this information should be easily reviewable and revisable, like credit information, and that consumers should be able to opt out of certain kinds of data collection in a fashion similar to Do Not Track.
“Reclaim Your Name would give consumers the knowledge and the technological tools to reassert some control over their personal data – to be the ones to decide how much to share, with whom, and for what purpose – to reclaim their names,” Brill said. “[It] would empower the consumer to find out how brokers are collecting and using data; give her access to information that data brokers have amassed about her; allow her to opt-out if she learns a data broker is selling her information for marketing purposes; and provide her the opportunity to correct errors in information used for substantive decisions – like credit, insurance, employment, and other benefits.”
The FCRA made it so the groups that collect information from various sources and hand it over to other groups making decisions about housing, employment, credit, and insurance had to ensure that they collected accurate information and therefore, Brill claims, the FCRA has a number of elements capable of regulating parts of what the big data machine is pushing. The FTC has already warned criminal- and background-screening services that their businesses may fall within the authority of the FCRA and that they are required to give consumers notice, access, and correction rights.
There are grayer areas however that remain out of reach of regulation and ungoverned by U.S. law. One of them is an e-score system that seems to let companies selectively market only those customers that they are interested in. Brill’s concern is that this sort of marketing behavior could drive consumers to higher insurance or loan costs without any ability to challenge the accuracy of these reports or even know that they are the genesis of the prices they are paying in the first place.
In short, as part of Reclaim Your Name, Brill and the FTC are proposing that all handlers and sellers of data uniformly adopt policies of transparency that are understandable and allow users to easily navigate their data dossiers. Even in circumstances unrelated to those covered by the FCRA, consumers should be notified the ways their data is being used and given a choice to whether they want it to be used that way or not – whether the data is being used personal predictive retailing that targets consumers based collected data or if it is used in an analysis of infant behavior that leads to earlier recognition of infections in infants. The FTC’s policy would also force these companies to truly strip the information they collect of any identifiable element. All the data brokers claim to do this already, but it’s well known that it is very easy re-identify de-identified data. Brill says:
“They should do everything technically possible to strip their data of identifying markers; they should make a public commitment not to try to re-identify the data; and they should contractually prohibit downstream recipients from doing the same.” | https://threatpost.com/ftcs-reclaim-your-name-would-regulate-big-data/101102/ |
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CLSID\{871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D} [OpenHomePage] (Microsoft Corporation)
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[2008/10/19 11:50:29 -- C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Extensions\[email protected] [2010/02/15 11:12:13 -- C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Extensions\[email protected]
[2008/07/13 02:37:22 (Gaia Online Toolbar) -- C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\extensions\{2e768a0b-9ee3-4e60-babc-9ff4bc4aacfb}
[2009/03/31 18:31:59 (Yahoo! Toolbar) -- C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\extensions\{635abd67-4fe9-1b23-4f01-e679fa7484c1} [2008/07/25 00:59:50 -- C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\extensions\[email protected] [2010/01/21 00:00:34 -- C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\extensions\[email protected] [2009/10/21 12:35:17 | 000,001,490 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\searchplugins\AIM Search.xml [2008/07/13 02:38:57 | 000,000,653 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\searchplugins\yahoo-search.xml [2009/08/25 18:52:07 | 000,000,872 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\searchplugins\yahoo.gif [2009/08/25 18:52:07 | 000,000,464 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\searchplugins\yahoo.src [2009/08/25 18:52:03 | 000,001,765 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\zi4j12k6.default\searchplugins\yahoo.xml
[2010/02/23 19:14:41 | 000,002,048 C:\Windows\System32\tzres.dll [2010/02/23 19:13:24 | 000,473,088 C:\Windows\System32\secproc_isv.dll [2010/02/23 19:13:24 | 000,472,576 C:\Windows\System32\secproc.dll [2010/02/23 19:13:23 | 000,523,776 C:\Windows\System32\RMActivate_isv.exe [2010/02/23 19:13:23 | 000,515,584 C:\Windows\System32\RMActivate.exe [2010/02/23 19:13:23 | 000,435,712 C:\Windows\System32\RMActivate_ssp.exe [2010/02/23 19:13:22 | 000,431,104 C:\Windows\System32\RMActivate_ssp_isv.exe [2010/02/23 19:13:22 | 000,312,320 C:\Windows\System32\msdrm.dll [2010/02/23 19:13:22 | 000,154,624 C:\Windows\System32\secproc_ssp_isv.dll [2010/02/23 19:13:22 | 000,154,112 C:\Windows\System32\secproc_ssp.dll
[2010/02/21 12:55:56 | 000,165,840 (Threat Expert Ltd.) -- C:\Windows\PCTBDRes.dll
[2010/02/21 12:55:49 | 000,233,136 (PC Tools) -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\pctgntdi.sys [2010/02/21 12:55:49 | 000,098,600 (PC Tools) -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\pctwfpfilter.sys [2010/02/21 12:55:37 | 000,207,792 (PC Tools) -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\PCTCore.sys [2010/02/21 12:55:37 | 000,087,784 (PC Tools) -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\PCTAppEvent.sys [2010/02/21 12:55:31 | 000,070,408 (PC Tools) -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\pctplsg.sys
[2010/02/20 14:10:39 | 000,038,224 (Malwarebytes Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys [2010/02/20 14:10:34 | 000,019,160 (Malwarebytes Corporation) -- C:\Windows\System32\drivers\mbam.sys
[2010/02/12 03:20:17 | 000,097,800 C:\Windows\System32\infocardapi.dll [2010/02/12 03:20:16 | 000,105,016 C:\Windows\System32\PresentationCFFRasterizerNative_v0300.dll [2010/02/12 03:20:14 | 000,622,080 C:\Windows\System32\icardagt.exe [2010/02/12 03:20:14 | 000,037,384 C:\Windows\System32\infocardcpl.cpl [2010/02/12 03:20:13 | 000,043,544 C:\Windows\System32\PresentationHostProxy.dll [2010/02/12 03:20:13 | 000,011,264 C:\Windows\System32\icardres.dll [2010/02/12 03:20:07 | 000,781,344 C:\Windows\System32\PresentationNative_v0300.dll [2010/02/12 03:20:02 | 000,326,160 C:\Windows\System32\PresentationHost.exe [2010/02/10 14:39:56 | 003,467,848 C:\Windows\System32\ntoskrnl.exe [2010/02/10 14:39:50 | 003,502,168 C:\Windows\System32\ntkrnlpa.exe [2010/02/10 14:39:34 | 000,167,424 C:\Windows\System32\tcpipcfg.dll [2010/02/10 14:39:34 | 000,022,016 C:\Windows\System32\netiougc.exe [2010/02/10 14:39:25 | 001,327,616 C:\Windows\System32\quartz.dll [2010/02/10 14:39:23 | 000,123,904 C:\Windows\System32\msvfw32.dll [2010/02/10 14:39:23 | 000,088,576 C:\Windows\System32\avifil32.dll [2010/02/10 14:39:23 | 000,082,944 C:\Windows\System32\mciavi32.dll [2010/02/10 14:39:23 | 000,065,024 C:\Windows\System32\avicap32.dll
[2008/08/02 22:07:21 | 000,413,696 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcinpa.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:21 | 000,323,584 C:\Windows\System32\LXBChcp.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:20 | 000,995,328 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcusb1.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:20 | 000,397,312 C:\Windows\System32\lxbciesc.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:19 | 001,224,704 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcserv.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:19 | 000,163,840 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcprox.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:18 | 000,643,072 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcpmui.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:18 | 000,585,728 C:\Windows\System32\lxbclmpm.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:18 | 000,094,208 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcpplc.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:10 | 000,696,320 C:\Windows\System32\lxbchbn3.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:08 | 000,421,888 C:\Windows\System32\lxbccomm.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:07 | 000,684,032 C:\Windows\System32\lxbccomc.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:48 | 000,323,584 C:\Windows\System32\LXDChcp.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:47 | 000,413,696 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcinpa.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:47 | 000,397,312 C:\Windows\System32\lxdciesc.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:46 | 001,232,896 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcserv.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:46 | 000,999,424 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcusb1.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:46 | 000,163,840 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcprox.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:46 | 000,094,208 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcpplc.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:45 | 000,643,072 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcpmui.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:45 | 000,585,728 C:\Windows\System32\lxdclmpm.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:43 | 000,700,416 C:\Windows\System32\lxdchbn3.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:41 | 000,425,984 C:\Windows\System32\lxdccomm.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:40 | 000,684,032 C:\Windows\System32\lxdccomc.dll [2007/09/06 15:52:10 | 000,047,104 (www.madshi.net) -- C:\Users\Case\AppData\Local\d2nPLAlp.dll [2006/10/11 17:01:40 | 000,643,072 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxpmui.dll [2006/10/11 16:59:56 | 001,224,704 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxserv.dll [2006/10/11 16:54:10 | 000,421,888 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcomm.dll [2006/10/11 16:52:34 | 000,585,728 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxlmpm.dll [2006/10/11 16:51:16 | 000,397,312 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxiesc.dll [2006/10/11 16:48:58 | 000,094,208 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxpplc.dll [2006/10/11 16:48:14 | 000,684,032 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcomc.dll [2006/10/11 16:47:42 | 000,163,840 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxprox.dll [2006/10/11 16:41:42 | 000,413,696 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxinpa.dll [2006/10/11 16:41:04 | 000,991,232 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxusb1.dll [2006/10/11 16:37:14 | 000,696,320 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxhbn3.dll [1 C:\Windows\*.tmp files -> C:\Windows\*.tmp -> ]
[2010/02/28 15:47:36 | 000,549,888 | ---- | M] (OldTimer Tools) -- C:\Users\Case\Desktop\OTL.exe [2010/02/28 15:32:18 | 000,000,282 | -H-- C:\Windows\tasks\{66BA574B-1E11-49b8-909C-8CC9E0E8E015}.job [2010/02/28 15:30:08 | 000,000,006 | -H-- C:\Windows\tasks\SA.DAT [2010/02/28 15:24:43 | 000,000,760 C:\Users\Public\Desktop\World of Warcraft.lnk
[2010/02/28 12:27:10 | 000,155,136 C:\Windows\msa.exe [2010/02/28 12:27:08 | 000,189,440 C:\Windows\System32\sshnas21.dll [2010/02/28 10:21:30 | 000,267,997 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\wp_Hatsune_Miku_Easter_1024x768.jpg
[2010/02/28 00:39:35 | 000,000,961 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\Spybot - Search & Destroy.lnk
[2010/02/27 12:08:56 C:\sqmdata00.sqm [2010/02/27 12:08:56 C:\sqmnoopt02.sqm [2010/02/27 11:57:08 C:\sqmdata19.sqm [2010/02/27 11:57:07 C:\sqmnoopt01.sqm
[2010/02/24 16:47:45 C:\sqmdata17.sqm [2010/02/24 16:47:44 C:\sqmnoopt19.sqm [2010/02/24 03:32:38 | 000,097,424 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Local\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT [2010/02/24 03:24:43 | 000,341,376 C:\Windows\System32\FNTCACHE.DAT [2010/02/23 15:43:51 C:\sqmdata16.sqm [2010/02/23 15:43:50 C:\sqmnoopt18.sqm [2010/02/22 16:31:58 C:\sqmdata15.sqm [2010/02/22 16:31:58 C:\sqmnoopt17.sqm [2010/02/22 03:18:24 | 079,020,032 C:\Windows\ocsetup_install_NetFx3.etl [2010/02/22 03:18:22 | 002,654,208 C:\Windows\ocsetup_cbs_install_NetFx3.perf [2010/02/22 03:18:22 | 000,016,384 C:\Windows\ocsetup_cbs_install_NetFx3.dpx [2010/02/21 19:58:38 C:\sqmdata14.sqm [2010/02/21 19:58:38 C:\sqmnoopt16.sqm [2010/02/21 16:45:42 | 000,215,552 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Local\DCBC2A71-70D8-4DAN-EHR8-E0D61DEA3FDF.ini [2010/02/21 15:23:37 C:\sqmdata13.sqm [2010/02/21 15:23:35 C:\sqmnoopt15.sqm [2010/02/21 12:55:35 | 000,001,770 C:\Users\Public\Desktop\Spyware Doctor.lnk [2010/02/21 12:39:12 C:\sqmdata12.sqm [2010/02/21 12:39:11 C:\sqmnoopt14.sqm [2010/02/21 12:29:57 C:\sqmdata11.sqm [2010/02/21 12:29:56 C:\sqmnoopt13.sqm [2010/02/21 04:01:38 C:\sqmdata10.sqm [2010/02/21 04:01:38 C:\sqmnoopt12.sqm [2010/02/21 00:09:17 | 056,007,005 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\Movie_0001.wmv [2010/02/20 23:34:30 C:\sqmdata09.sqm [2010/02/20 23:34:30 C:\sqmnoopt11.sqm [2010/02/20 23:22:11 | 578,071,552 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\Movie.avi [2010/02/20 22:49:48 | 566,158,336 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\Finished.avi [2010/02/20 19:23:51 C:\sqmdata08.sqm [2010/02/20 19:23:51 C:\sqmnoopt10.sqm [2010/02/20 14:10:43 | 000,000,829 C:\Users\Public\Desktop\case.lnk
[2010/02/20 00:21:55 | 000,000,953 C:\Users\Public\Desktop\Switch Sound File Converter.lnk
[2010/02/19 03:44:39 C:\sqmdata06.sqm [2010/02/19 03:44:38 C:\sqmnoopt08.sqm [2010/02/18 20:39:17 | 001,453,170 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\Untitled-1.jpg [2010/02/18 20:19:09 | 000,416,804 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\IMG00195.jpg [2010/02/18 03:44:51 C:\sqmdata05.sqm [2010/02/18 03:44:51 C:\sqmnoopt07.sqm [2010/02/17 03:48:46 C:\sqmdata04.sqm [2010/02/17 03:48:46 C:\sqmnoopt06.sqm [2010/02/15 03:43:20 C:\sqmdata03.sqm [2010/02/15 03:43:19 C:\sqmnoopt05.sqm [2010/02/14 03:44:44 C:\sqmdata02.sqm [2010/02/14 03:44:43 C:\sqmnoopt04.sqm [2010/02/13 03:45:59 C:\sqmdata01.sqm [2010/02/13 03:45:59 C:\sqmnoopt03.sqm
[2010/02/28 12:28:02 | 000,155,136 C:\Windows\msa.exe [2010/02/28 12:27:30 | 000,000,238 | -H-- | C] () -- C:\Windows\tasks\{35DC3473-A719-4d14-B7C1-FD326CA84A0C}.job [2010/02/28 12:27:08 | 000,189,440 C:\Windows\System32\sshnas21.dll
[2010/02/25 19:19:00 | 000,000,282 | -H-- | C] () -- C:\Windows\tasks\{66BA574B-1E11-49b8-909C-8CC9E0E8E015}.job
[2010/02/21 21:12:17 | 000,267,997 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\wp_Hatsune_Miku_Easter_1024x768.jpg [2010/02/21 14:40:45 | 000,000,760 C:\Users\Public\Desktop\World of Warcraft.lnk [2010/02/21 12:55:57 | 000,767,952 C:\Windows\BDTSupport.dll [2010/02/21 12:55:57 | 000,000,882 C:\Windows\RegSDImport.xml [2010/02/21 12:55:57 | 000,000,880 C:\Windows\RegISSImport.xml [2010/02/21 12:55:57 | 000,000,131 C:\Windows\IDB.zip [2010/02/21 12:55:56 | 001,152,444 C:\Windows\UDB.zip [2010/02/21 12:55:49 | 000,007,387 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\pctgntdi.cat [2010/02/21 12:55:38 | 000,007,383 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\pctcore.cat [2010/02/21 12:55:37 | 000,007,412 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\PCTAppEvent.cat [2010/02/21 12:55:35 | 000,001,770 C:\Users\Public\Desktop\Spyware Doctor.lnk [2010/02/21 12:55:31 | 000,007,383 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\pctplsg.cat [2010/02/21 00:02:59 [2010/02/20 23:20:09 | 578,071,552 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\Movie.avi [2010/02/20 22:25:17 | 566,158,336 C:\Users\Case\Desktop\Finished.avi [2010/02/20 17:10:55 | 176,519,017 C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP [2010/02/20 14:10:43 | 000,000,829 C:\Users\Public\Desktop\case.lnk [2010/02/20 13:21:11 | 000,000,120 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Local\Mmokanede.dat [2010/02/20 13:21:11 | 000,000,000 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Local\Lsexivewava.bin
[2009/12/26 19:24:04 | 000,000,952 C:\Windows\System32\KGyGaAvL.sys [2009/08/16 02:57:42 | 000,000,552 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Local\d3d8caps.dat [2009/07/08 11:45:17 | 000,000,262 C:\Windows\{789289CA-F73A-4A16-A331-54D498CE069F}_WiseFW.ini [2009/05/22 17:08:24 | 000,000,032 | R--- | C] () -- C:\ProgramData\hash.dat [2009/01/27 13:21:16 | 000,000,000 C:\Windows\Game. INI [2009/01/20 12:35:19 | 000,000,283 C:\Windows\cdplayer.ini
[2008/09/19 13:57:34 | 003,596,288 C:\Windows\System32\qt-dx331.dll [2008/09/19 13:55:10 | 000,000,416 C:\Windows\System32\dtu100.dll.manifest [2008/09/19 13:55:10 | 000,000,416 C:\Windows\System32\dpl100.dll.manifest [2008/09/19 13:54:18 | 000,012,288 C:\Windows\System32\DivXWMPExtType.dll [2008/08/19 11:07:38 | 000,000,680 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Local\d3d9caps.dat [2008/08/02 22:16:03 | 000,000,142 C:\Windows\Lexstat.ini [2008/08/02 22:07:21 | 000,274,432 C:\Windows\System32\LXBCinst.dll [2008/08/02 22:07:20 | 000,413,696 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcutil.dll [2008/07/05 20:30:19 | 000,000,028 C:\Windows\Robota. INI [2008/07/05 20:19:59 | 000,053,248 C:\Windows\System32\mgxasio2.dll [2008/07/05 20:16:14 | 000,120,200 C:\Windows\System32\DLLDEV32i.dll [2008/07/05 20:09:17 | 000,006,211 C:\Windows\mgxoschk.ini [2008/07/04 22:18:52 | 000,007,680 C:\Windows\System32\ff_vfw.dll [2008/07/04 22:18:52 | 000,000,547 C:\Windows\System32\ff_vfw.dll.manifest
[2008/03/23 01:32:19 | 000,000,024 C:\Windows\data.ini [2008/03/22 22:01:39 | 000,053,248 C:\Windows\System32\zlib.dll [2008/03/22 15:57:49 | 000,036,864 C:\Windows\System32\vbDABL.dll [2008/03/22 15:57:47 | 000,031,232 C:\Windows\System32\alphablt.dll [2008/03/22 15:57:44 | 000,221,184 C:\Windows\System32\COMSocketServer.dll [2008/03/22 15:57:43 | 000,454,656 C:\Windows\System32\PaintX.dll [2008/03/22 11:07:28 | 000,032,768 C:\Windows\System32\MD5.dll [2008/02/07 04:36:42 | 000,344,064 C:\Windows\System32\lxdccoin.dll [2008/02/07 04:31:56 | 000,000,044 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcrwrd.ini [2008/02/07 04:29:48 | 000,286,720 C:\Windows\System32\LXDCinst.dll [2008/02/07 04:29:43 | 000,208,896 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcgrd.dll [2008/01/12 23:56:49 | 000,014,385 C:\Windows\Tw561a.ini [2008/01/12 23:56:47 | 000,000,081 C:\Windows\Setup8a.ini [2007/11/03 21:21:17 | 000,024,206 C:\Users\Case\AppData\Roaming\UserTile.png [2007/10/31 07:54:28 | 000,147,456 C:\Windows\System32\igfxCoIn_v1364.dll
C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelTraditionalChinese.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelSwedish.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelSpanish.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelSimplifiedChinese.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelPortugese.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelKorean.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelJapanese.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelGerman.dll C:\Windows\System32\AgCPanelFrench.dll [2007/05/10 09:33:54 | 000,524,288 C:\ProgramData\ntuser.dat{c94a5114-ff1a-11db-ae27-001a92a80021}.TMContainer00000000000000000002.regtrans-ms [2007/05/10 09:33:54 | 000,524,288 C:\ProgramData\ntuser.dat{c94a5114-ff1a-11db-ae27-001a92a80021}.TMContainer00000000000000000001.regtrans-ms [2007/05/10 09:33:54 | 000,065,536 C:\ProgramData\ntuser.dat{c94a5114-ff1a-11db-ae27-001a92a80021}.TM.blf [2007/05/10 09:33:53 | 000,524,288 C:\ProgramData\ntuser.dat{c94a5104-ff1a-11db-ae27-001a92a80021}.TMContainer00000000000000000002.regtrans-ms [2007/05/10 09:33:53 | 000,524,288 C:\ProgramData\ntuser.dat{c94a5104-ff1a-11db-ae27-001a92a80021}.TMContainer00000000000000000001.regtrans-ms [2007/05/10 09:33:52 | 000,262,144 C:\ProgramData\ntuser.dat [2007/05/10 09:33:52 | 000,065,536 C:\ProgramData\ntuser.dat{c94a5104-ff1a-11db-ae27-001a92a80021}.TM.blf
[2007/05/10 09:29:33 | 000,204,800 C:\Windows\System32\IVIresizeW7.dll [2007/05/10 09:29:33 | 000,200,704 C:\Windows\System32\IVIresizeA6.dll [2007/05/10 09:29:33 | 000,192,512 C:\Windows\System32\IVIresizeP6.dll C:\Windows\System32\IVIresizeM6.dll [2007/05/10 09:29:33 | 000,188,416 C:\Windows\System32\IVIresizePX.dll [2007/05/10 09:29:33 | 000,020,480 C:\Windows\System32\IVIresize.dll [2007/05/10 08:59:33 | 000,000,000 C:\Windows\NDSTray. INI [2007/05/10 08:35:32 | 000,128,113 C:\Windows\System32\csellang.ini [2007/05/10 08:35:32 | 000,045,056 C:\Windows\System32\csellang.dll [2007/05/10 08:35:32 | 000,010,150 C:\Windows\System32\tosmreg.ini [2007/05/10 08:35:32 | 000,007,671 C:\Windows\System32\cseltbl.ini [2007/04/10 13:46:48 | 000,015,498 C:\Windows\VX3000.ini [2007/03/30 11:27:34 | 000,204,800 C:\Windows\System32\igfxCoIn_v1244.dll [2007/02/22 17:32:00 | 000,344,064 C:\Windows\System32\lxbccoin.dll [2006/11/02 04:35:32 | 000,005,632 C:\Windows\System32\sysprepMCE.dll [2006/11/01 23:40:29 | 000,013,750 C:\Windows\System32\pacerprf.ini [2006/10/28 09:31:44 | 000,344,064 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcoin.dll [2006/10/20 19:07:32 | 000,106,496 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxinsr.dll [2006/10/20 19:06:44 | 000,036,864 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcur.dll [2006/10/20 19:03:28 | 000,139,264 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxjswr.dll [2006/10/20 18:57:40 | 000,176,128 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxinsb.dll [2006/10/20 18:56:52 | 000,086,016 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcub.dll [2006/10/20 18:55:28 | 000,073,728 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcu.dll [2006/10/20 18:54:42 | 000,176,128 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxins.dll [2006/10/20 18:48:38 | 000,454,656 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxutil.dll [2006/10/20 18:46:42 | 000,188,416 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxgrd.dll [2006/09/22 06:42:38 | 000,065,536 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcaps.dll [2006/09/06 05:13:14 | 000,073,728 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcfg.dll [2006/08/08 14:58:04 | 000,692,224 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxdrs.dll [2006/05/17 18:47:12 | 000,040,960 C:\Windows\System32\lxdcvs.dll [2006/04/24 14:09:58 | 000,040,960 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxvs.dll [2006/03/19 18:03:04 | 000,061,440 C:\Windows\System32\dlcxcnv4.dll [2006/03/09 09:58:00 | 001,060,424 C:\Windows\System32\WdfCoInstaller01000.dll [2005/10/25 13:51:14 | 000,040,960 C:\Windows\System32\lxbcvs.dll [2005/08/30 00:00:00 | 000,781,312 C:\Windows\System32\RGSS102J.dll [2005/08/30 00:00:00 | 000,778,752 C:\Windows\System32\RGSS102E.dll [2005/08/30 00:00:00 | 000,771,584 C:\Windows\System32\RGSS100J.dll [1998/06/09 23:00:00 | 000,015,120 C:\Windows\System32\REPUTIL.DLL
Download the zip file you your Desktop, then extract it.
Double click to run SREngLdr.EXE.
Go down to "Smart Scan", untick everything apart from "File Associations", then press the Scan button.
In the window that opens, press Save Report, and save it to your Desktop.
Copy and paste the log back here.
.CHM OK. ["%SystemRoot%\hh.exe" %1] .HLP OK. [%SystemRoot%\winhlp32.exe %1] .INI OK. [%SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1]
Good job, now lets put this right.
Re-open SRE, and this time, go into the System Repair option.
Tick the box for .EXE file, and hit repair.
[2010/02/28 16:02:43 | 000,792,064 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\oelyhf.sys [2010/02/28 16:02:41 | 000,000,238 | -H-- C:\Windows\tasks\{35DC3473-A719-4d14-B7C1-FD326CA84A0C}.job When I opened it and went to system repair, it already had a tick next to .exe and a tick next to .js should I untick .js before I continue on with your instructions?
Process msa.exe killed successfully!
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The Guass malware has been in the news lately, but the malware appears to be limited in scope. Found in certain parts of the Middle East.
We do not have a QID for the Guass malware.
Do you currently have machines infected with the Guass malware? If so and you need some assistance, could you please contact our support department. | https://community.qualys.com/thread/10482-gauss-malware-detection |
According to researchers, the keylogger features were discovered in the Conexant HD Audio Driver Packages version 1.0.0.46 and earlier.
This is an audio driver that is preinstalled on HP laptop. One of the file of this audio driver is MicTray64.exe (C:\windows\system32\mictray64.exe).
This file is registered to start via a Scheduled Tasks every time the user logs into his computers. According to modzero researchers, the file “monitors all keystrokes made by the user to capture and react to function such as microphone mute/unmute keys/hotkeys.”
This behavior, by itself, is not a problems, as many other apps work this way. The main problem is that this file writes all keystrokes to a local file at:
If the file doesn’t exist or a registry key containing this file’s path does not exist or was corrupted, the audio drivers will pass all keystrokes to a local API, named the OutputDebugString API.
The danger is that malicious softwares installed on the computer, or a person with physical access to the computers, can copy the log file and have access to historical keystroke data, from where he can extract passwords, chat log, visited URLs, source code, or any other sensitive data in the PC.
Furthermore, the OutputDebugString API provides a covert channels for malware to record real-time keystrokes without using native Windows function, usually under the watchful eye of antivirus softwares. | https://latesthackingnews.com/2017/05/12/list-hp-laptops-affected-keylogger-vulnerability/ |
A SIM swap scam, aka SIM swapping, SIM jacking, or SIM hijacking, is when a criminal steals someone’s mobile phone number by tricking the victim’s cell phone provider into transferring the number to a SIM card that is in the criminal’s possession.
After the number has been transferred, the criminal can insert the SIM card into their phone and use it to access the victim’s online accounts by bypassing two-step verification.
The criminal contacts your mobile phone carrier and pretends to be you.
Most commonly, the criminal will say that their phone and SIM card (your phone and SIM card) has been lost or destroyed and that your mobile phone number needs to be transferred to the new SIM card that they already have.
After the criminal has convinced the customer service representative that their bogus story is legitimate, your mobile phone number will be transferred to their SIM card.
The criminal inserts the SIM that is now linked to your phone number into their phone and uses it to bypass the SMS-based two-factor authentication of your online accounts. Because two-step verification is used during “forgot password” and “account recovery” requests, it means the criminal can take over any online accounts linked to your phone number and reset their passwords with no issue.
Never post information about your financial assets (including cryptocurrency) anywhere on the internet.
If you receive a phone call from someone requesting information relating to your mobile phone number or cell phone provider account, do not give it. If you believe the call may be from your cell phone provider, contact its customer service department directly.
Avoid sharing personal information (including your mobile phone number) online.
Use a strong and unique password for every online account.
Watch out for any changes in SMS-based connectivity.
Use strong multi-factor authentication methods like biometrics (fingerprints, iris patterns, for example), standalone authentication apps, and physical security tokens.
Never store passwords, usernames, or other personal information that could be used to log in or hack into your online accounts on mobile device apps.
How criminals get personal data
Wondering how a criminal would even get their hands on the personal information needed to pull off a SIM swap scam in the first place? It’s no secret — they most often get it from data leaks.
The 2021 T-Mobile and LinkedIn data leaks exposed over 800 million people’s data — including personal information such as their full names, physical addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and more. Leaked data is commonly posted to underground internet forums and the dark web, where criminals can get their hands on it and use it to commit various crimes, including SIM swap scams.
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Although organizations are increasingly utilizing threat indicators and other threat intelligence, they are doing so without understanding the relevance to their organization. In addition, most organizations are still unable to understand the effectiveness of deployed information security products, especially in relation to emerging cyber threats.
These are key findings of the Health Information Trust Alliance’s (HITRUST’s) has three-month review of its approach to cyber risk management for the healthcare industry. The effort was focused on understanding the challenges of healthcare organizations across varying levels of information protection maturity.
The review concluded that, to enable a better understanding of the emerging threat landscape and the impact on organizational-specific cyber security defenses, a new approach needs to be deployed and new tools developed. This fundamental shift requires a more proactive model where organizations have real-time situational awareness or insights into emerging cyber threats.
In response to the report’s findings, HITRUST has announced a new component of its cyber risk strategy. HITRUST CyberVision is the first real-time situational awareness and threat assessment tool tailored to the healthcare industry.
“Although we have made good progress in maturing our cyber risk management approach for industry, with significant improvements in information sharing, the real opportunity is to understand the emerging threats and model them against organization-specific defenses, configurations and applications,” said Daniel Nutkis, chief executive officer, HITRUST. “HITRUST CyberVision will also allow us to better engage with the vendor community to improve product effectiveness.” | https://www.hrmronline.com/news/healthcare-organizations-lack-tools-for-cyber-risk-assessment-757 |
The benefit of having an Antivirus Software on your computer is that your computer will be safe and protected from the virus and malware. There are types of viruses which have many unique ways to impact your device. The risk of happening can be crucially reduced through recent anti-virus protection. Most of the viruses are transmitted via infected email, when the user enters corrupts websites, use of virus infected pen-drives etc.
If your Computer is not having Antivirus software in it, your personal identity can be stolen by spyware. Your personal information can include your payment details, financial data, login details and everything else that it wishes to access. The hackers can use this information in order to make purchases and transactions.
Protection Cloud: - It is an early warning system that analyzes the unknown files in clouds and protects the community in real – time.
It is an antivirus scanner takes care of malware including Virus, Worm, Trojan, Ransomware etc.
When you are looking for the antivirus software to protect your computer from different malware and hacking attacks. Avast Antivirus Software turns to be worthy among all solutions. Impressive component of the antivirus program is the Wi-Fi Inspector, which checks Wi-Fi networks for security errors. Avast also have functionalities like:-
Software Updater, which scans a computer and reports any out-of-date software it finds.
Online Security, which installs in browsers and marks up safe and unsafe websites in search results.
Can optionally install Panda Safe Web during setup to protect you against malicious websites.
Exclude particular files from scans, as well as specific file extensions of your choosing.
Have the quarantine emptied every three days, every week, every month, or never.
The complete virus scan and protection against virus and malware.
Web protection to keep your browsing safe including your emails.
It also scans your system for performance issues and notifies you of the same.
Real-time security updates are also provided.
AVG Antivirus is a wise choice if you only need basic malware protection and don’t want to pay for advanced features.
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These emails which purport to be from US based air carrier Delta Air Lines, supposedly contain information about a recent online ticket purchase. They instruct recipients to either follow a link or open an attached file, ostensibly to review flight information.
However, the emails are not from Delta and opening links or attachments can install malware that may allow criminals to control the infected computer and steal personal and financial information. Delta Air Lines has published the following advisory on its website warning Internet users about the threat:
We have recently received reports from customers of fraudulent emails claiming to be from Delta Air Lines. As such, please be advised of the following:
We recommend you change your SkyMiles account PIN immediately and monitor your account for any misuse.
These emails claim that you have purchased a Delta ticket, a credit card has been charged and/or an invoice or receipt is attached to the email. If you receive one of these emails, do not open the attachment as it may contain potentially dangerous viruses or harm your computer.
Be assured that Delta did not send these emails, and our customers’ credit cards have not been charged by Delta as a result of the emails. These emails did not originate from Delta, nor do we believe that any personal information that you provided us was used to generate these emails. We will continue to post updates on this page as additional information becomes available.
Details in the malware emails may vary. Very similar malware emails have falsely claimed to be from American Airlines. As in this case, opening attachments or following links in the emails can install malware on the user’s computer.
In fact, Internet criminals regularly send malware emails that use cover stories designed to trick recipients into opening an attachment or clicking a link without due care and attention. Delta Air Lines customers have been targeted in several similar malware campaigns since 2009. During 2008 several air lines were targeted in similar malware emails that claimed that the recipient’s credit card had been charged for flight tickets. Again, an attachment carried malware that could steal information. | https://www.hoax-slayer.net/delta-air-lines-passenger-itinerary-receipt-malware-emails/ |
PCs were upstaged by tablets, smartphones and TVs at this year's International CES show, with some companies maintaining a smaller presence or holding back product announcements for a later date.
There were fewer product announcements from PC makers compared to previous years, with some companies waiting for the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Feb. 25-28.
"I think the timing of CES was bad this year for the PC cycle, and several did mention MWC as a venue for their next announcements," said Roger Kay, president of Endpoint Technologies Associates, who attended the show.
Asus canceled a scheduled CES press conference, delaying product announcements to MWC. Acer was virtually absent at this year's show after it held a press conference last year to announce ultrabooks. Hewlett-Packard, the world's top PC maker, announced Pavilion Sleekbook laptops ahead of CES and showed those at small media events on the sidelines. Dell showed off incremental upgrades to its Inspiron laptops and Latitude tablet, and also announced a thin client for businesses called Project Ophelia, which failed to draw a lot of interest.
"Major industry and trade shows continue to be focal points and bring together customers, partners and influencers, and as a result many vendors opt to use these events as platforms for announcements," said a Dell spokeswoman Ellen Murphy in an email. She declined to comment on Dell's plans for MWC.
Lenovo maintained high visibility with new products like the IdeaCentre Horizon table PC getting attention. As in past years, the Chinese company rented out the Aquaknox bar at the Venetian, but it did not hold a press conference for mainstream media. Lenovo was thrilled with the response it got at CES, a company spokeswoman said in an email.
Tablets with Windows 8 were introduced by small companies like Vizio, Panasonic and Razer, while Android tablets were shown by Archos, Coby, Polaroid and RCA. Intel, Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia and Qualcomm also took center stage, announcing chips that could be used in future smartphones, tablets and PCs.
The shift at CES from a focus on PCs to mobile devices reflects the overall market shift, with PCs increasingly taking a back seat to tablets and smartphones, which are finding wider use for basic computing, Web browsing, video and email. Smart TVs are taking on some of the functionality of PCs, allowing users to browse the Web and stream videos from websites like Netflix.
The PC market is weak with traditional laptops and desktops no longer the centerpiece of IT, said IDC research director David Daoud, who was not surprised that the PC presence was subdued at CES. The PC market is in the process of a reboot, Daoud said. New thin-and-light laptop designs are being developed with tablet-like features such as touchscreens and detachable hinges, which could attract a whole new set of buyers.
"That's going to take a bit of time to sort out consumer attitudes and get full acceptance," Daoud said.
A number of PCs due for release this year were also announced in tandem with Windows 8, which is perhaps why companies made no major PC announcements at CES.
"Still, consumers are attracted to all-things tablets, iPads, accessories and gadgets, and so it's no surprise that PCs took a back stage," Daoud said.
The PC market was largely represented by Intel, which showed off a range of ultrabooks with its latest chips. But Microsoft was missing after a big presence last year to raise awareness for Windows 8, which was released on PCs in late October. PC makers such as Acer and Lenovo piggybacked on Microsoft at last year's CES, announcing new ultrabooks and PCs running the new OS.
With the PC market in transition, the mix of players at CES is shifting, as marked by the hand off of the opening keynote from Microsoft to Qualcomm, Endpoint Technologies' Kay said.
Some unfinished hybrid ultrabook designs and tablets with wireless connectivity were shown by device makers and those products could be officially announced at MWC, Kay said.
Michael Walkley, managing director and senior equity analyst at financial firm Canaccord Genuity, agreed with Kay, saying MWC has always been important when it comes to wireless technology, and is gaining in importance.
"MWC is a huge wireless show, I've attended for 14 years now. To me it has always been significant, but it may be growing given the growth in smartphones and tablets versus PCs," Walkley said.
Although CES appears to be shifting away from PCs, it will always remain a solid show for the latest in consumer electronics, analysts agreed.
"There is a great deal of creativity and innovation brought about in the rise of these new generations of electronic devices and that provides CES an opportunity to do well," IDC's Daoud said. "On the other hand, the industry has other choices as well and that means more competition for CES." | https://www.cio.com.au/article/446302/pcs_move_show_limelight/ |
ITsavvy just introduced a complete portfolio of cybersecurity solutions for organizations of all types and sizes enabling customization of security strategies based on multiple factors. Support and monitoring are based in the U.S.
ADDISON, IL – Sept. 28, 2017 — /BackupReview.info/ — The company’s complete offering includes threat intelligence with event remediation and options for managed network and managed security.
ITsavvy’s cybersecurity solution includes:
Threat Intelligence: improves security confidence utilizing a four-phased approach of threat policies, threat hunting, threat monitoring and threat forensics.
Network Security: detects, disrupts and prevents intrusions with unified threat management, anti-virus security and endpoint security best practices.
Security Analysis: utilizes vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to find fractures in defenses and then prioritizes a remediation strategy.
Social Engineering: provides a window into user and employee behavior for developing a strategy to protect business assets with security policies and training programs.
Security Compliance Analysis: ensures that an organization’s technologies, processes and user activities meet specific industry compliance requirements.
ITsavvy President and CEO Mike Theriault said, “We are one of the few IT providers to offer cybersecurity capabilities along with U.S.-based managed network and managed security expertise. If a threat is detected, we can help our clients pursue remediation and restoration, utilizing our in-house cloud, backup and disaster recovery engineering teams. Our clients have wraparound protection.”
ITsavvy’s U.S.-based Network Operations Center (NOC) delivers 24x7x365 monitoring, event remediation and user support with state-of-the-art cloud infrastructure Tier 3 facilities in Illinois and New Jersey that are: N+1 and 2N redundant; HIPAA and HITECH compliant; PCI DSS 3.0 compliant; SOC 1.0 and 2.0 certified; and SSAE 16 audited. Its New Jersey site is additionally Safe Harbor certified.
The company also has access to a security operations center (SOC) in a Tier 4 data center outside the District of Columbia at a site utilized by the Department of Defense, Department of Labor, Security & Exchange Commission and other agencies where security is crucial.
ITsavvy’s Vice President, Professional Services Anil Jagtiani said, “We encourage our clients to be proactive when it comes to the security of their data. These days, something as simple as updating patches and firewalls is a required deterrent, but that’s only the beginning. Every organization should have a well-planned, well-documented security strategy that deploys multiple layers of protection.”
ITsavvy is a leader in tailored, end-to-end IT product and service solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, design and implementation, client support and delivery speed through 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in Cedar Knolls, N.J. and Oak Brook, Ill. The company’s user-friendly website provides concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, Ill., with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, N.Y.; New York, N.Y.; Naples, Fla.; Miami; Indianapolis; Warren, N.J.; Davenport, Iowa; Hayward, Calif.; and Beavercreek, Ohio. Call 855.ITsavvy (855.487.2889), email info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit http://www.ITsavvy.com
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It is the most undisputed system to hack the user-id of any person. And this is done by matching a pre-set numeric or alphabetic order set of passwords to breach the system. Cyber security has changed to tackle this type of attack by using the passwords to be saved in a hybrid alphabetic numeric and special symbols. People also use various antiviruses, hardware-protected systems, and honey pots (dummy computers).
It was a single user's story of getting attacked by threats. Still, look at the more significant part of the story. These attacks will be hazardous and fatal if done on the big company's web database. And the web network, the main motives of these attacks are to get the company's crucial data and monetary money. This is where the role of cyber securities role begins.
Cyber Security's Roles
Ethical hackers − They find out the vulnerability of the servers, and they also find out the ways to resolve those problems.
Security Architect − Chief Information Officer (CISO) has a crucial role in securing the whole network of the company's servers.
Security Assessor − They create security risk management plan, perform security reviews, and identify gaps in security architecture to tackle security threats.
Security Engineer − The job is to keep a company's security systems up and to run. It involves implementing and testing new security features, analyzing the chances of any threat, maintaining the note of the testing done with the system, planning computer and network upgrades, troubleshooting, and responding to security incidents. | https://www.tutorialspoint.com/roles-and-responsibilities-of-cyber-security-professionals |
Antivirus For Mac is actually a leading antivirus security software product designed entirely for the Apple Mac program. At a time the moment computer users concern security hazards and companies are producing their needs noted by providing more security with their computers, it has the more crucial than ever to get a reliable firewall protection item that will defend your computer, your information and your financial resources. That’s why it has the essential to select an malware program that will work on both PC and MAC networks. A product that works across all of your devices is the only way to get truly successful and economical. With the fresh and better capabilities of Apple users, it’s a chance to take anti virus for Mac pc to the next level and protect your data from infections, Trojans and malware that may compromise the Macs program.
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The control number follows sequentially and any sequence or duplicated control numbers are rejected or noted on an exception report for follow-up purposes.
For example, invoices are numbered sequentially. The day’s invoices begin with 12001 and end with 15045. If any invoice larger than 15045 is encountered during processing, that invoice would be rejected as an invalid invoice number
Data should be within a predetermined range of values.
For example, product type codes range from 100 to 250. Any code outside this range should be rejected as an invalid product type.
Input data are matched to predetermined reasonable limits or occurrence rates.
For example, a widget manufacturer usually receives orders for no more than 20 widgets. If an order for more than 20 widgets is received, the computer program should be designed to print the record with a warning indicating that the order appears unreasonable.
The keying process is repeated by a separate individual using a machine that compares the original keystrokes to the repeated keyed input.
For example, the worker number is keyed twice and compared to verify the keying process.
Check digit:
A numeric value that has been calculated mathematically is added to data to ensure that the original data have not been altered or an incorrect, but valid, value substituted.
This control is effective in detecting transposition and transcription errors.
For example, a check digit is added to an account number so it can be checked for accuracy when it is used.
A check of each byte of that field should be performed to determine that some form of data, not blanks or zeros, is present.
For example, a worker number on a new employee record is left blank. This is identified as a key field and the record would be rejected, with a request that the field be completed before the record is accepted for processing.
Duplicate check:
New transactions are matched to those previously input to ensure that they have not already been entered.
For example, a vendor invoice number agrees with previously recorded invoices to ensure that the current order is not a duplicate and, therefore, the vendor will not be paid twice.
Logical relationship check:
If a particular condition is true, then one or more additional conditions or data input relationships may be required to be true and consider the input valid.
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For those who aren’t in the know, phishing emails are a type of malicious email that is designed to trick the recipient into giving away personal information or clicking on a malicious link.
These emails usually look like they come from a legitimate source, such as a company or organisation that you do business with. This is why phishing emails can be very difficult to identify – and yet, InfoTrust online security knows some tell-tale signs that you can keep an eye out for.
What signs should you look out for that will identify a phishing email?
The first thing to look for is the sender of the email. Legitimate companies will almost always use an email address that ends in their company name (i.e. [email protected]). If the email is from a Gmail or Yahoo account, for example, it is more likely to be a phishing email. You should also be wary of emails that are addressed to generic recipients such as “Customer” or “Account Holder”.
Another sign of a phishing email is suspicious attachments or links. If you receive an attachment from someone that you don’t know, or from a company that you do business with but that you’re not expecting an attachment from, it’s best to delete the email without opening it. The same goes for links. If you hover your mouse over a link without clicking on it, you should be able to see the URL that the link will take you to. If this URL looks suspicious, it’s probably best not to click on it.
Finally, watch out for grammar and spelling mistakes in the body of the email. While these mistakes can occur in legitimate emails, they are more common in phishing emails since these emails are usually written by someone whose first language is not English.
Protect your organisation against the treat of phishing emails
Phishing emails are a serious threat to businesses and individuals alike. But with a little vigilance, you can pick up on a malicious phishing email before it’s had a chance to do any damage to your IT system.
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The report published by the Defense Department Inspector General on January 9, shows a worrisome situation, there are 266 issue, some of them are ten-years-old cybersecurity‑related recommendations still unresolved in the Pentagon infrastructure.
This means that security and IT staff at the Pentagon is ignoring the recommendations exposing it to the risk of hack.
“recently issued cybersecurity reports indicate that the DoD still faces challenges in managing cybersecurity risk to its network. Additionally, as of September 30, 2018, there were 266 open cybersecurity‑related recommendations, dating as far back as 2008. ” reads the executive summary of the report.
The report also includes results from four classified reports and 20 unclassified reports that were drafted between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018, by the Government Accountability Office and DoD community.
Results from the unclassified reports shows improvements in the asset management, information protection processes and procedures, identity management and access control, and security continuous monitoring.
According to the documents, the DoD has addressed 19 of the 159 recommendations made in the reports.
“However, the DoD needs to continue focusing on managing cybersecurity risks related to governance, asset management, information protection processes and procedures, identity management and access control, security continuous monitoring, detection processes, and communications.” states the report.
The report doesn’t surprise the experts, in September another audit conducted by the Inspector General revealed that 266 DoD cybersecurity-related recommendations were still open, 11 of them being classified and 255 unclassified and 11 classified, dating as far back as 2008.
In October another report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed that almost any new weapon system in the arsenal of the Pentagon is vulnerable to hack.
“Without proper governance, the DoD cannot assure that it effectively identifies and manages cybersecurity risk as it continues to face a growing variety of cyber threats from adversaries such as offensive cyberspace operations used to disrupt, degrade, or destroy targeted information systems.” concludes the DoD OIG.
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Information technology engineers at work. Experts believe that cybersecurity has become more important than ever in today’s connected world as it can threaten national security. — Photo cand.com.vn
As cybersecurity has become more important than ever in today’s connected world, local authorities are taking steps to protect national and personal security.
“Cyber applications are tools for Viet Nam to connect with the world and motivation for the country to develop a knowledge-based economy. However, cybersecurity is becoming serious, even threatening national security,” Le Thanh Tam, executive chairman of the International Data Group (IDG) ASEAN, said at the Viet Nam Cyber Security 2017 Forum on Thursday.
From 2017 to 2021, Vietnamese authorities are expected to spend over VND1 trillion (US$44.5 million) for cybersecurity, but by 2021, damages by cyberattacks are expected to reach VND6 trillion ($267 million).
“We must do more to limit the damage,” he said.
Lieutenant general Hoang Phuoc Thuan, director general of the Ministry of Public Security’s Cyber Security Authority, said that each year, authorities have discovered dozens of cases involving the loss of national secrets from cyberattacks.
“National security threats by cyberattacks have become more serious. The websites of the Party, Government and media are often attacked with threats of creating fake information and calling for uprisings,” he said.
Thuan said that protecting Viet Nam’s cyber sovereignty is difficult as the country has hundreds of connections through the seas, borders and satellites.
“We are lagging behind on national cybersecurity because awareness is limited. This results in limited cyberdefensive ability, while most of the solutions rely on foreign partners,” he added.
The lieutenant general said that awareness of cybersecurity must be enhanced throughout the entire society.
“Relevant authorities must issue a strategy and an action plan for cybersecurity, and improve and complete the legal framework for cybersecurity in line with international regulations,” he said. “An industry for cybersecurity should be set up to defend Viet Nam. Authorities should also encourage start-ups and innovative businesses to join the field.”
Nguyen Thanh Hai, director general of the Ministry of Information and Communications’ Information Security Authority, said: “International co-operation, in-depth research and training for new technology related to cybersecurity are very important.”
Last year, Viet Nam trained more than 400 information technology engineers and provided short training courses for more than 2,600 State staff, and also organised international and national workshops on cybersecurity.
“Attention has been paid to cybersecurity education, especially for State staff,” he added.
Banking is considered very vulnerable to cyberattacks. “Banking cybercrimes often target digital banking services and point-of-sale systems, involve phishing/social engineering of customers, and attack core transactional/back-office systems and ATMs,” Matthew Martin, CIO of Asia Commercial Bank, said.
Among the many challenges are security data coming from disparate systems, platforms and applications, and attack tools readily available for sale on the internet, as well as regulatory compliance issues, all of which are placing increased burdens on systems and network administrators.
“Viet Nam produces good programmers, but very few security specialists,” he said.
To achieve information assurance, Dr Tran Van Hoa from the People’s Public Security Academy, suggested that systems should operate well at the same time: access control, network security, infrastructure security, application security, encryption, operation security, education and awareness, legal and regulatory issues, and disaster recovery.
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Co.opmart to offer discounts of up to VND1.5m
According to Co.opmart and Co.opXtra supermarkets, they will continue to offer big discounts on many products under their Super Incentive programme from November 17 to 19, with certain products to even be sold at much lower than their cost price.
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The Federal Trade Commission is reexamining its 12-year-old guidelines for disclosures and privacy in the online advertising space as the agency tries to keep pace with the rapid emergence of mobile computing and social networking technologies.
The FTC on Wednesday held a day-long workshop to solicit input from a variety of industry members, consumer advocates and other stakeholders as staffers work to update the Dot Com Disclosures the agency enacted in 2000 (available for download here.
“What a difference a decade makes. When Dot Com Disclosures was issued, who could have imagined the world we live in now?” said FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen.
The FTC’s efforts to update its disclosure guidance come amid the agency’s ongoing work on the broader issue of consumer privacy in the digital age. In March, the FTC released a set of guidelines for online marketers and data brokers, appealing to the industry to develop a framework for implementing a do-not-track mechanism that would allow Web users to opt out of behavioral targeting and other online data-collection across a broad network of advertising firms.
In the areas of mobile and social media advertising, Ohlhausen signaled that the agency is likely to continue to prod the industry to adopt best practices on its own, rather than, say, appealing to Congress for stronger regulatory authority. That approach would leave the agency to pursue individual enforcement actions against firms alleged to have engaged in unfair or deceptive trade practices, areas where the FTC has explicit statutory authority.
“[W]e are strong advocates of industry self-regulation. However, we also believe that self-regulation usually works best when it’s backed up by a law enforcement presence. At the same time, we are cognizant of how fast technology is evolving. And we understand the need for and benefits of innovation,” Ohlhausen said. “The collective goal of today’s discussion is … to explore and develop best practices for advertising and privacy disclosures in social media and on mobile devices. Clear and conspicuous disclosures have an obvious consumer benefit.”
She noted that the FTC Act, the agency’s charter statute, mandates that advertisers offer a disclosure if they are making a claim that would likely mislead consumers without significant qualifying information. So while it is common to see a disclosure along the lines of “results not typical” at the bottom of the screen during a TV spot advertising a weight-loss product, implementing meaningful disclosures gets murkier when the advertising creative is condensed to fit a three-inch mobile screen, or in the realm of social media, where advertisers are looking to tap into users’ networks of friends to generate trusted referrals.
“How do advertisers effectively communicate this information on social media platforms that have their own space or content limitations? How should someone who can only use 140 characters tell readers that they got the product they’re endorsing for free?” Ohlhausen said.
“It is hard to underestimate the importance of advertising and privacy disclosures,” she said. “With respect to privacy, transparency is a baseline principle outlined in the commission’s March 2012 privacy report. And one of the chief ways that businesses achieve transparency is through meaningful and clear disclosures to consumers.”
In practice, much of the FTC’s work on the disclosure and privacy in mobile computing and social media segments will hinge on mundane issues like formatting disclosures for the small screen in such a way that they provide meaningful notice without overshadowing the creative content.
Does a hyperlink that leads to a detailed explanation of terms, conditions or safety warnings constitute sufficient disclosure? Should health and safety information be treated differently than a disclosure about restrictions on an offer for a free cup of coffee? And how much can marketers be expected to disclose when they are putting out promotional messages on mobile devices or Twitter, where space is at a premium?
“It’s simply impossible in many instances to condense this information,” said Svetlana Walker, corporate counsel at the Clorox Company, who argued that by necessity, marketers should be able to rely on links that direct consumers to longer-form disclosure pages.
Consumer advocates counter that, at least in some cases, the concerns that marketers express over fitting meaningful disclosures into small-format ads are merely a smoke screen.
“I don’t think it’s that hard in a mobile device to say, ‘purchase required,'” said Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League.
Added Texas Assistant Attorney General Paul Singer: “Limited real estate is not sort of a good excuse when that information can be clearly conveyed.”
In some respects, the challenges of providing meaningful disclosures and privacy protections in the mobile and social sectors mirror the broader privacy debate that has followed the rise of the commercial Internet. Acknowledging that dense and lengthy privacy policies and usage agreements are an ineffective tool for educating consumers about how their data will be used, prominent Web and advertising companies have been developing tools such as online dashboards in an effort to make privacy issues more transparent for consumers.
According to Jennifer King, a doctoral candidate in the field of human-computer interaction at the University of California, Berkeley, companies cannot achieve meaningful disclosure about the terms and conditions of a promotional offer or health and safety cautions of a product simply by including that language in their terms of service or usage agreement.
“People don’t read them,” said King. “Fundamentally, if there’s anything someone needs to see — they absolutely need to see that information before they make a decision — it needs to be called out and it needs to be somewhere in their task flow versus burying it in a document where most people are trained to simply acknowledge that ‘I accept’ and not read them.”
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Also included in the bill with regard to border security was $366.5 million for technology, $7.7 million to hire additional U.S. Still, Sanders said the White House hoped the administration and USA lawmakers could find a solution to the wall funding.
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They work by mounting two small infrared lights on the front. The wearer is completely inconspicuous to the human eye, but cameras only see a big white blur where your face should be.
Building them is a snap: just take a pair of sunglasses, attach two small but powerful IR LEDS to two pairs of wires, one wire per LED. Then attach the LEDs to the glasses; the video suggests making a hole in the rim of the glasses to embed the LEDs. Glue or otherwise affix the wires to the temples of the glasses. At the end of the temples, attach lithium batteries. They should make contact with the black wire, but the red wires should be left suspended near the batteries without making contact. When you put them on the red wire makes contact, turning the lights on. It’s functional, but we’re thinking that installing an on/off switch would be more elegant and it would allow you to wear them without depleting the batteries.
EDITED TO ADD (7/8): Doubts have been raised about whether this works as advertised against paparazzi cameras. I can’t tell for sure one way or the other.
Slightly off-topic, but here is another interesting hack for fooling cameras: http://www.juliusvonbismarck.com/fulgurator/idee.html
It’s a device that detects a camera’s flash, and uses its own flash to superimpose an image that is undetectable to the human eye but will appear on the camera’s film.
My D200 is particularly insensitive to IR.
I’ve long thought about the design of an IR-grenade; a ball covered in IR LEDs with a core battery, which you can turn on and throw into a room to blind cameras. Alternatives like IR pen lasers directed at the camera lens seem a little more practical to me.
Greg R • July 7, 2008 4:49 PM
A (vaguely) related trick that I’ve heard of is to use optical slave flashes and place them near things you don’t want photographed. When a photographer tries to take a picture with a flash, the slave detects it and flashes back, over exposing the image.
Like most counter-measures, it can be foiled by a skilled adversary (simply by not using the flash). But that is beyond the abilities of almost all amateur photographers (and some professionals).
That would get you into trouble in the UK.
Obscuring plates is illegal here, and you would be spotted fairly quickly on motorway traffic monitoring cameras.
Police cars are fitted with video cameras that can see in IR as well, so you would probably be spotted by the first car you passed. On the plus side you hardly ever see them these days…
To all the neigh sayers sorry but with some cameras it does indead work.
It all boils down to how much money you are prepared to pay for your camera it’s lens and any IR filters you might wish to include (and even the most expensive of cameras can be defeated if you know what you are doing).
Cheap BW CCTV’s using silicon based sensors are considerably more sensitive to IR than you would think, likewise home video camcorders etc (especialy with low light options where the IR filter is switched out).
The easy way to demonstrate this is to set your camera up in a room and connect it up to your TV then take your TV remote control stand in front of the camera point the remote control at the camera lens and press a button whilst looking at the TV screen you will usually see bright white flashes where the remote control is.
Also those very expensive little CCTV detectors use a high power pulsed IR source (occasionaly laser diode) that uses the internal reflection principle (red eye / rodent eyes in head lights) to detect a focused lens and sensor of a CCTV camera and they are very effective. If you realy do have a lot of money you can get one which has an integral high sensitivity heat sensor that also will pick up the heat being disipated by the electronics of a concealed camera/transmitter.
Which gives me a thought, you can get some very small BW cameras. Small enough to be mounted behind the bridge of your sun glasses and as it’s lens is behind the out facing LEDs it will not be directly effected by them, but if you are having a clandestine chat down the proverbial dark alley then it will be more than sufficient to illuminate your opposit numbers face.
Oh and in the case of some sunglasses their lenses are transparent to IR…
Have fun and if you realy do want to stop a CCTV dead in it’s tracks, get hold of one of the older green laser pointers and take the wavelength converter crystal out of it which leaves you with a laser diode with 50mW or more output, focus this through a cheap “telescope” (golf range finder) and point it directly at the CCTV camera lens. The result if close enough is to damage the camera sensor in cheaper CCTVs at other ranges it can effectivly jam it in the same way as having a spotlight pointed in your face.
Even if the camera does have good IR filters as some of rhe more expensive ones do pointing both a green and red laser pointer at the lens is usually enough to stop even the most expensive of CCTV cameras by mucking up the AGC circuit.
As others have mentioned, modern DSLR cameras have an IR filter which filters out IR light from hitting the sensor.
I believe that glass IR filters to place in front of the lens are availible, that can be utilised on cameras that do not have a IR filter in front of the cameras sensor.
This may work for defeating some inexpensive security cameras, but digital SLR cameras (weapon of choice for paparazzi) won’t be so easily beat.
I personally like the idea of an optical slave linked to a flash to overexpose the image of someone taking a photo, but as mentioned, this hinges on the photographer using a flash in the first place.
Indeed, this may of may not work, depending on the camera, but are a few flaws in the “it works with a remote control” argument; it only works if you aim it directly at the camera lens. You could use a more wide-angled LED, but that means you won’t get the intensity you need to sufficiently over-expose the CCD.
Also, try the remote control trick outside, in bright sunlight. It won’t work, because the relative intensity is much lower.
In other words: you’ll need a really high-power, wide-angle IR LEDs, which eat batteries for breakfast and get seriously hot.
A red laser diode from a DVD burner (~250mW, which is a lot!) will pretty much destroy any camera you aim it at, because of the lens, which conveniently focuses the laser beam into a tiny spot on the CCD. Anyone using a DSLR will also be permanently blind when you use this, and because of the reflection of the lens, the person aiming the laser is at serious risk of permanent eye damage, too.
Most, if not all cameras, with the exception of specific “night vision” cameras which utilize IR reflection to capture an image in the dark, have filters placed on the sensor itself to filter out infra-red light.
Many video cameras are quite sensitive to both UV and IR. Also security cameras tend not to use IR filters.
The obvious drawback here is that this is effectivly “active jamming”. Whilst the camera may not be able to see someone’s face it’s more attention grabbing, to a camera operator, than a regular mask.
Sparky • July 8, 2008 6:15 AM
@Laser dude: ofcourse, the laser diode has a lens that produces a highly convergent beam (which ofcourse becomes divergent after a few mm), so you do need a lens or set of lenses to produce a parallel or very slightly convergent beam.
Luckily, this is what most people who don’t know what they are doing screw up, along with proper current control, so the laser pointers they produce aren’t very dangerous, and the diodes burn out very quickly.
RT • July 8, 2008 6:45 AM
Ditto to what Mark says. I work in security sales and the vast majority of CCTV cameras are very sensitive to IR. Quite a few of them have built in IR diodes to illuminate the area they are viewing. Large IR illuminators effective up to 500 or more feet are used to flood areas so cameras can easily see while visible light is turned off to reduce light pollution.
While this jamming method will work fine for passive CCTV, in a place like a casino you would be spotted very quickly.
” And for those further doubters why do you think you can buy CCTV cameras with integral rings of IR LEDs to use in the dark to distances of upto 30 meters from your local hardware store.”
But my house is at least 100 meters from my local hardware store. Would it still work there? 🙂
Greg R • July 8, 2008 12:27 PM
As far as the comment about hot-filters (what IR-filters are called) in professional DSLRs: There quality varies depending on the camera. The D200 (as I recall) has a very good filter while the S2 has a relatively poor one. (On the up side, this means that I can use it for infrared photography with no modifications.)
For consumer grade cameras the filters, though present, aren’t that good. This is a neat idea and would work in the majority of cases for obscuring your face but (as others have noted) would certainly draw attention to you.
Not realy, to block the camera the light source has to get through the optics and then have sufficient energy in the wavelengths the sensor is suseptable in to block it.
Quite a few optics apear to be foggy to UV and others (photography) are deliberatly designed to stop it almost entirely. Also quite importantly a number of fire sensors use UV light to detect petro/alcohol flames so you could set off fire alarms in or around areas which need to rapidly detect hydrocarbon fuel based fires (think petrol stations etc)
Having read the page I would say there is absolutly nothing new in their detector design over and above what I described (and is comercialy available already) in my above post of July 7, 2008 5:04 PM.
The only new bit appaears to be the target aquisition and tracking system and white light jamming laser (not good). However as they note it will not work very well (or possibly at all) against “proper SLR” cameras (digital or otherwise). Their stated reason is due to the SLR mirror obscuring the silicon sensor.
Which makes me think that they are using IR spectroscopy to actualy determin if the retroreflective surface is silicon or not (so posibly high sensitivity Galium based sensors won’t get picked up 😉
What they do not say is the other reason it will probably not work against high end cameras be it SLR’s or Video recorders is that the optics of your camera has to be pointed towards their scanner. So using an appropriate lens with a very narrow field of view from the right angle will probably defeat their system as well.
Also what they do not appear to have considered is how easily their own system will be detected and blocked “Counter Measures (CCM). Detection is fairly easy, either when the detector is scanning or when the blocking laser is used.
When the white light laser fires up it will point back to very close to their scanning sensor which means they it can easily be seen by a human operator. Further even if the laser does not fire up their detector is active and therefore fairly easily detected.
There was talk of using this to blind the cameras of Scientologists wanting to take pictures of Anonymous members at protests.
I think it’s crap, though. I’ll stick with the traditional mask.
Alexander Else • July 16, 2008 4:53 PM
It seems that at least some cameras are not shielded from IR, which of course is invisible to us. You can test this by pointing your television remote control at your cell phone camera. In the case of my Sony-Ericsson w300i the screen appears completely white when the remote is activated. So the IR glasses are at least plausible.
If the camera is shielded against IR then this presumably wouldn’t work. I would expect that outdoor cameras are so shielded to avoid being blinded by the sun, but it is quite likely that indoor cameras (of which there are many) omit this in the name of saving money.
@ Clive “ yet more repeat link s.p.a.m, that got @ianf huffing and puffing the other day (good cardiovascular excercise did nobody any harm 😉 ”
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With N-able N-central 12.2 a new patch engine was deployed that can be independently updated from the N-able N-central release cycle. The patch management engine communicates the N-able N-central server through the agent.
As N-able continues to develop and refine the patch management engine, it will be deployed to ensure the most up-to-date patch technology is available.
The Patch Management Engine is installed regardless of whether Patch Management is enabled or not, as it is used during the asset scan.
When you enable Patch Management, a full patch detection is run during Detection Maintenance Windows. The asset scan then uses cached meta data from last patch scan. If you disable Patch Management, a full patch detection is running only in the Asset scan. It has no cached meta data to use, and performs a scan whenever the asset scan is scheduled to do so.
A full patch scan includes a WUA scan, WMI and registry scan, etc, which means a more resource extensive operation. In Windows 7 there were performance issues with WUA scan, so there was good reason to avoid unnecessary WUA operations on clients in their asset scans. Windows 10 situation is better; WUA scan is faster.
You can manually download the latest Patch Management Engine installer at https://sis.n-able.com/Components/MSP-PME/latest/PMESetup.exe.
The engine consists of three main components:
N-able RPC Server - a windows service N-able.RpcServerService) that Patch Management Engine communicates with RMM / N-central Agent. This service accepts RPC calls, sends them to Patch Management Engine and then converts the result to RPC response which is sent back to the caller.
Patch Management Engine - contains all the patch management logic. It uses the RPC Server to communicate with the Cache Service to download patch files from the internet.
Cache Service - a windows service (N-able. MSP.CacheService) that serves as a proxy between the Patch Management Engine and the internet. Whenever Patch Management Engine needs to download a file from the Internet, it asks Cache Service for the file. For information on patch cache see the Patch Cache help topic.
Installing the Patch engine
The Patch Management Engine is not installed with the agent. It's installed by the agent when it needs it. the Patch Management Engine is installed shortly after the N-able N-central agent starts and remains installed even when the Patch Management feature is disabled.
The engine is also used for asset scanning which is always active.
All three components are installed by a single installation package starts the services at the very end of the installation. | https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/userguide/Content/Patch-Management/PME_Overview.htm |
Has your business reviewed how it can respond to an incident that denies you access to your IT systems? This incident does not need to be a cyber security attack, hardware failure and data corruption could impact your business operations in exactly the same way. Have you reviewed the risks that your business faces with its computer systems in respect to key members of staff, critical systems or suppliers? Can you recover your business systems with acceptable levels of data loss and in an acceptable timeframe?
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3. In the Test Center window choose Scheduler from the left menu.
This should show you the scheduled scans and updates. The defaults are set to scan daily at 8:00am and update between 8:00am and 9:59am.
If you miss a scan and the option is set it will automatically scan on your next boot. This could be why you are getting scans at random times.
1. highlight the what ever scan is listed in scheduler and click the delete button.
2. Click New Schedule and follow the steps to create a new complete scan and set time to 3:00am. make sure the run at next boot option if missted is unchecked.
That should do it. I don't have the Pro version so I can walk you through the exact steps in the scheduler. | http://www.osnn.net/threads/avg-antivirus.82178/ |
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I. HE created all things. John i. 3. All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made. Rev. viii. 29, 30,
Ver. 10. The world was made by him.
1 Cor. viii. 6. By whom are all things.
Eph. iii. 9. God created all things by Jesus Christ.
Col. i. 16. By him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones or dominions, principalities or powers, all things were created by him and for him, and he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Heb. i. 2. By him God made the worlds.
Ver. 10. Thou, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the works of thine hands. Ver. 11. Ch. üi . 3, 4.
II. Christ shall raise the dead. John x. 18. Jesus said, I have power to lay down my life and to take it again. Ch ii. 19, 21 v. 21. As the Father raiseth the dead and quickeneth them, even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
Ver. 25. The hour is coming, and now is, in the which all that are in their graves shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and they that hear shall live.
Ver. 28. All that are in their graves shall hear his voice.
Ver. 29. And shall came forth; they that have done good unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation. Dan. xii. 2.
vi. 40. This is the will of him that sent me, that every one that seeth the Son and believeth on him may have everlasting life, and I will raise tiim up at the last day. Ver. 39, 40. Ch. xi. 25, 26. 2 Tim. i. 10.
III. Christ will change the bodies of mankind. Phil. iii. 21. Christ shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working of his mighty power, whereby he is able even to subdue all things to himself. See I Cor. xv. 51, 52.
IV. Christ shall judge the world. Isa. xi. 3. He shall not judge after the sight of his eyes.
Matt. xxiv. 30. They shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Ver. 31. He shall send his angels with the sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Dan. vii. 13, 14. Mark xiü. 24 to 28. Rev. i. 7.-xiv. 14.xxii. 20.
Matt. xxv. 31. The Son of man shall come in his glory, and all his holy angels with him, and then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. Matt. xix. 28. Luke ix. 26.
Ver. 32. Before him shall be gathered all nations, and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth the sheep from the goats.
Ver. 33. John v. 22. The Father hath committed all judgment to the Son.
Ver. 27. He hath given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of man.
Acts x. 42. The apostles said, Jesus commanded us to preach unto the people and to testify, that it is he which was ordained of God to be the judge of the quick and dead.
xvii. 31. God hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness, by that man whom he hath ordained (Jesus Christ.)
Rom. ii. 16. God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ. xiv. 10. We must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
2 Tim. iv. 1. The Lord Jesus shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom.
V. Christ will dispense suitable rewards and punishments to all mankind.
Matt. xvi. 27. The Son of man shall come, then shall he reward every one according to his works. Rom. iv. 10. 2 Cor. v. 10. Gal. vi. 7, 8. Rev. xxii. 12. See, God will render to men according to their works, in Chap. upon Good Works.
VI. Rewards from Christ to the righteous. Matt. xxv. 34. To them on his right hand, he will say, come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Ver. 35. For I was an hungered and ye gave me meat, I was thirsty and ye gave me drink, I was a stranger took me in. Ver. 36. Naked and ye clothed me, I was sick and ye visited me, I was in prison and ye came unto me.
Ver. 40. Verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me,
Ver. 46. The righteous shall go into life eternal. Ver. 36 to 40.
xiii. 43. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun, in the hingdom of their Father. Dan. xii. 3. As the brightness of the firmament and as the stars for ever and ever.
xix. 28. Jesus said, ye that have followed me in the regeneration, when the Son of man shall sit upon the throne of his glory, ye also shall tit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (1 Cor. vi. 2.) Do you not know that the saints shall judge the world, that we shall judge angels? Luke xxii. 30.
Ver. 29. Every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundred-fold, and shall inherit everlasting life. Luke xviii. 29, 30.
Luke xxii. 29. I appoint unto you a kingdom as my Father hath appointed unto me.
Ver. 30. That ye may eat and drink at my table, &c.
Col. iii. 4. When Christ who is our life shall appear, then shall ye with him in glory. 1 Thess. iv. 17. We shall be caught up in the clouds to nieet the Lord in the air, so shall we ever be with the Lord. John ver. 26.
2 Thess. i. 10. Christ shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe.
Rev. ii. 10. I will give thee a crown of life. 2 Tim. iv. 8. A crown of righteousness. 1 Cor. ix. 25. An incorruptible crown. 1 Pet. i. 4. An inheritance incorruptible.
vii. 17. The Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. See, Being glad, rejoicing in the Lord.
xi. 18. Thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead that they should be judged, and that thou shouldst give a reward unto thy servants the prophets, and unto the saints, and unto them that fear thy name, small and great.
VII. Punishments inflicted on the wicked by Christ. Matt. vii. 22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works. Luke xii. 26. We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
Ver. 23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you, depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
xiii. 40. As the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so shall it be in the end of the world.
Ver. 41. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity.
Ver. 42. And shall cast them into a furnace of fire, there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Ver. 49, 50.
xxv. 32. Ver. 33. And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Ver. 41. Then shall he say to them on the left hand, depart from me, ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
Matt. xxv. 42. Ver. 43. I was a stranger, and ye took me not in, naked and ye clothed me not, sick and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Ver. 45. I say unto you, in as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
Ver. 46. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment. Mark ix. 44. The worm dieth not, &c. Isa. Ixvi. 44. John iii. 36. The wrath of God abideth on them.
Matt. x. 11. Jesus sent forth his disciples, and said unto them, into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, Ver. 14. If they shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart, shake off the dust of your feet.
Ver. 15. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Mark viii. 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed when he cometh in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels. See threats against Chorazin, and Bethsaida. Matt. xi. 20, 22. Against Capernaum. Matt. xi. 23, 24. Against the impenitent hearers of Christ. Matt. xii. 41, 42.
Luke iii. 43. He will gather the wheat into his garner, but the . chaft he will burn with fire unquenchable.
Jonn xii. 48. He that rejecteth me, hath one that judgeth him, the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him at the last day.
1 Thess. v. 2. The day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
Ver. 3. For when they shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, and they shall not escape.
2 Thess. i. 7. The Lord Jesus Christ shall be revealed from heaven, with his mighty angels.
Ver. 8. In flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God, and obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ver. 9. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power.
ii. 8. The wicked one, (or man of sin) the Lord will consume with the Spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming Rev. xvii. 8.
2 Pet. ii. 4. God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment. Ver. 6, 14, 15.
ģ. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment, to be punished.
Ver. 10. But chiefly them that walk after the lusts of uncleannessy and despise government.
Rev. vi. 14. The heavens departed as a scroll.
Ver. 15. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every freeman hid themselves in the dens, and in the rocks of the mountains.
Rev. vi. 16. And said to the mountains and rocks, fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb,
Ver. 17. For the great day of his wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand ?
xj. 18. Thy vrath is come, and the time that thou shouldst desiroy them, that destroy the earth.
xx. 14. Death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. | https://books.google.mk/books?id=_IxAAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA136&focus=viewport&vq=%22Thou+art+a+gracious+God,+and+merciful,+slow+to+anger.+and+of+great+kindness,+and+repentest+thee+of+the+evil.%22&dq=editions:LCCN03026786&lr=&output=html_text |
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A hacker group known as Inj3ct0r claims responsibility for attacks on vBulletin and MacRumors, adding they used a zero day in the popular vBulletin forum software to attack the sites.
A hacker group calling itself Inj3ct0r is taking responsibility for the compromise of more than 860,000 passwords at MacRumors.com as well as a separate attack on vBulletin.com, makers of the vBulletin software powering a number of high-profile forums including MacRumors and Ubuntu Forums.
The Inj3ct0r Team posted on its Facebook page that it had attacked the three sites and found a critical zero-day vulnerability on all versions of vBulletin 4.x.x and 5.x.x.
“We’ve got upload shell in vBulletin server, download database and got root,” the post says.
Vbulletin technical support lead Wayne Luke reported the breach late last week in an advisory, urging vBulletin users to change their passwords as well.
“Very recently, our security team discovered sophisticated attacks on our network, involving the illegal access of forum user information, possibly including your password,” Luke wrote. “Our investigation currently indicates that the attackers accessed customer IDs and encrypted passwords on our systems. We have taken the precaution of resetting your account password.”
In the meantime, Black Hat and DEF CON founder Jeff Moss posted to Twitter that the DEF CON forums were temporarily shut down. Inj3ct0r also claims to have used the same zero-day vulnerability in vBulletin to infiltrate the DEF CON forum.
“You are late, we made a backup sites that we care about you too. LOL,” Inj3ct0r posted to Facebook this morning.
Inj3ct0r claims to run a database of exploits and vulnerabilities [www[.]1337day[.]com and acts as a resource for researchers and security professionals.
“The 1337day team specializes solely in bug research, not malicious actions,” the website says.
Inj3ct0r also claimed responsibility for the MacRumors Forum hack and used the zero-day to obtain a moderator’s password and steal the password database.
The hackers posted to the MacRumors Forum shortly after the attack that would not leak the password data. Editorial director Arnold Kim confirmed the legitimacy of the post to Threatpost last week; the hackers posted a portion of Kim’s password hash and salt as proof.
Kim quickly alerted users of the breach and he too advised his members to change their passwords, not only on the forum but anywhere else they might have used the same password.
“We’re not going to ‘leak’ anything. There’s no reason for us to. There’s no fun in that. Don’t believe us if you don’t want to, we honestly could not care less,” the hacker wrote. “We’re not ‘mass cracking’ the hashes. It doesn’t take long whatsoever to run a hash through hashcat with a few dictionaries and salts, and get results.”
In the same post last week, the hacker hinted too that version 3.x.x of vBulletin was more secure than later releases and that the blame should not put on outdated vBulletin software.
The attack on free Linux distribution Ubuntu in July affected close to 2 million of its forum account members as they were able to access every user’s email address and hashed passwords.
“Consider the ‘malicious’ attack friendly,” Inj3ct0r said of the MacRumors attack. “The situation could have been catastrophically worse if some fame-drive idiot was the culprit and the database were to be leaked to the public.” | https://threatpost.com/vbulletin-zero-day-used-to-attack-popular-forums/102956/ |
MySpace director Sean Percival’s satirical take on the rumored Facebook phone.
Whenever Facebook changes its user interface, fans rebel, but one thing is for certain: Facebook has an attractive and recognizable blue-and-white interface, and could bring this aesthetic to a smartphone's physicality. So many smartphones nowadays are boring black and require cases to glow with color. Add a splash of Facebook's blue and that will change the bland non-color trend.
This is just a prediction, but eventually Facebook's omnipresence is going to give us a vomitous Pavlovian reaction to the name. People are abandoning Facebook for grass-roots social networks like Diaspora and Scoop, which promise better privacy controls, less aggressive advertising, or, in the case of Scoop, a college-only exclusivity that has an "I'm special" appeal opposite of Facebook's "I'm everywhere" repute. A Facebook phone might intensify this feeling and even turn heads away in disgust.
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A law enforcement consortium, comprised of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement division of the Department of Homeland Security, European law enforcement agencies consisting of Eurojust (the European Union's Judicial Cooperation Unit) and Europol (the European Union's law enforcement agency) have mounted a successful seizure campaign (monikered Operation Onymous) targeting over 400 suspected nefarious dark market sites resident on the TOR network.
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Endpoint security ensures that servers communicate securely with endpoints, which can include personal and corporate devices like computers and tablets, infrastructure like streetlights, and the growing Internet of Things. Endpoint specialists are involved in configuring and deploying protection platforms and ensuring endpoints are compliant and up to date. Thus, they need to be familiar with a variety of vulnerabilities along the endpoint-server corridor.
How to become a cybersecurity analyst: formal education vs. self-taught
There are two main ways to get started in cybersecurity: you can go the traditional route and sign up for a brick-and-mortar or online school, or you can opt for a self-taught approach. Alternatively, if you already have experience in computer science and are looking to expand your skill set, you can focus on getting certified online by passing an exam or otherwise proving your knowledge. Formal education in cybersecurity is still the most common route, and if you’re looking for a more structured introduction, this is the way to do it.
Because your professors are paid, they’re more willing and better able to dedicate time to answering your questions and can constitute an invaluable resource. They and your classmates also make for great networking opportunities, as do internships, where you can get your feet wet and learn from your mistakes. Finally, you’ll have access to additional resources, through the school’s library subscriptions, for example. On the other hand, formal education can be time-consuming and very costly, and not everybody learns best in a classroom setting. Plus, you have less choice over your curriculum. Nonetheless, most courses are planned with a given career path in mind, so it’s often just a matter of finding the right one, and their reasoned design may cover important topics you fail to consider.
That being said, formal education is certainly not the only way to start a career in cybersecurity. Many security analysts, especially freelancers, are entirely self taught, although it’s also very common to take some formal classes and supplement them with informal educational resources like Quora, SANS, NIST, Cybrary, StationX, and Udemy.
Informal cybersecurity courses are much, much cheaper than a college degree or certificate, and you can go at your own pace, making it easier to learn while doing another job to pay the bills. You can easily design your own curriculum to match your goals, although it’s a good idea to check the degree requirements and course content of at least a few college degrees. The main advantages here, though, are price and flexibility.
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Cybersecurity follows a classic arms-race model: better security inspires new threats, which require new solutions, prompting innovative attacks, ad infinitum, so you’ll have to be comfortable with continuously learning new things. It also helps to be curious and highly analytical. If you enjoy and have an aptitude for breaking down complex problems or systems into smaller pieces, you should feel right at home.
Cybersecurity is also very team-based, so a willingness to collaborate is essential. Analysts are often required to work closely with multiple company levels to educate, ensure compliance, assess vulnerabilities, and implement solutions. The old image of a reclusive computer hacker sitting alone in his or her basement with little to no human contact is altogether outdated. Remote working is certainly possible—just be prepared for regular telemeetings.
Finally, cybersecurity can and often does mean working long and unusual hours, so flexibility is key. When a vulnerability is discovered, a breach occurs, or a company is under attack, you’ll be called on to deal with the problem, and that may mean hours of non-stop, intense, and highly stressful work. Much of your work will be preparing for these eventualities, but when they happen, you’ll need to respond quickly. | http://practonet.com/how-to/how-to-get-into-cybersecurity-career.php |
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Some applications support non-standard headers such as X-Original-URL or X-Rewrite-URL in order to allow overriding the target URL in requests with the one specified in the header value.
This behavior can be leveraged in a situation in which the application is behind a component that applies access control restriction based on the request URL.
The kind of access control restriction based on the request URL can be, for example, blocking access from Internet to an administration console exposed on /console or /admin.
To detect the support for the header X-Original-URL or X-Rewrite-URL, the following steps can be applied.
If the response for either request contains markers that the resource was not found, this indicates that the application supports the special request headers. These markers may include the HTTP response status code 404, or a “resource not found” message in the response body.
Once the support for the header X-Original-URL or X-Rewrite-URL was validated then the tentative of bypass against the access control restriction can be leveraged by sending the expected request to the application but specifying a URL “allowed” by the front-end component as the main request URL and specifying the real target URL in the X-Original-URL or X-Rewrite-URL header depending on the one supported. If both are supported then try one after the other to verify for which header the bypass is effective. | https://owasp.org/www-project-web-security-testing-guide/v41/4-Web_Application_Security_Testing/05-Authorization_Testing/02-Testing_for_Bypassing_Authorization_Schema |
Translating Managerial Standards into Researchable Propositions. The example of Cybersecurity
A significant factor in the evolution of modern, competitive economies has been a shift towards value chain integration across some firms. Multi-firm collaboration enables organizations to address the increased complexity of products, increased rates of change, and the breadth of knowledge needed to develop, produce, and deliver products and services. An enabler of integration has been the use of private, voluntary technical and managerial standards, which have evolved from technical manufacturing and purchasing specifications to whole firm managerial approaches, exemplified by the Baldrige Excellence Framework and Shingo Model in the U.S. and the EFQM Excellence Model in multiple countries.
Voluntary managerial standards per se are typically too broadly stated to permit a research focus sufficiently narrow for the evaluation of factors and outcomes in many research methods. Because of the growing importance of management standards, techniques for translating the elements of such standards into research-based concepts need to be developed.
Several areas merit inquiry when basing research on voluntary managerial standards:
Distinguishing technical from managerial standards.
Techniques for translating management standards into researchable topics (disaggregation, method choice, etc.).
The use of mixed methods research models in defining and refining managerial standards-based research methods.
Reliability, bias issues, and suitable research methods for designs based on managerial standards. | https://research.phoenix.edu/content/translating-managerial-standards-researchable-propositions-example-cybersecurity |
You may remember last year's R2-D2 replica robot, which could be driven like a car. Impressive, but sadly not for sale. But a new Star Wars replica has appeared, and it can be yours for $450.
Blacksmith Sage Werbock created the Imperial Walker, better known as an AT-AT, out of recycled computer parts and other scrap materials. The head is made out of floppy drive housings. The body is made of computer power supplies, while the large feet are from scrap metal. The whole thing is one foot tall and long, weighing in at a hefty 15 pounds.
Sadly, it's not robotic like our R2-D2 friend. It's also rather sharp in places, so it isn't necessarily child-friendly. But what a conversation piece!
If you'd like to check out more pictures (or have already grabbed your credit card), head over to Etsy -- but be quick, as Sage has only made one. | https://www.pcworld.com/article/218917/AT_AT_Replica_up_for_Grabs.html |
Perhaps you heard the news yesterday about a fake Facebook "dislike" button that quickly spread virally across the service.
What you may not know is that there really is a legitimate Facebook Dislike Button in the form of an add-on for Firefox. (Thankfully, an Internet Explorer version is imminent as well.)
Developed by FaceMod, the Official Facebook Dislike Button does about what you'd expect: adds a Dislike option right alongside the Like button.
Now, when a friend says they're "having the worst day ever!", you can show your support by "disliking" it (which is obviously preferable to "liking").
Just one little wrinkle: only other Dislike Button users will be able to see your "dislikes." That's one reason it'll be better when IE users can get in on the action. (The developer says support for other browsers, like Chrome and Safari, is coming soon.) | https://www.pcworld.com/article/203597/Facebook_Dislike_Button_is_Real__And_I_Like_It.html |
Got a used TS3000 today and used the wiz to configure the ip address, subnet mask etc.
I have it and my pc connected to a switch on the same vlan. I have verified L2 connectivity on the switch, However, I cannot ping, or web to server.
I have verified switch configuration, ip protocol stack, etc. | https://community.infosecinstitute.com/discussion/103627/cyclades-ts3000-configuration-support |
With Safer Internet Day set to arrive again the seventh of February, we all need to review our security basics to “Be the change” and “unite for a better Internet” — which are the themes of this year’s edition of the annual international event to remind us all to spend a little time contemplating online safety.
A safer Internet starts with running updated security software — like F-Secure SAFE — on all your devices, unique, uncrackable passwords for all your important accounts stored in a secure password manager and making backups of your PC, phone and tablet.
But it doesn’t end there.
Sharing things — lots of things with lots of people — is what makes the Internet so great is also what makes it so potentially dangerous.
Everything you do online can be contagious.
If you get hacked by a phishing attack, you could then spread that attack to your entire contact list. Likewise if you fall for a social media scam, your entire feed is now vulnerable to it.
This is why a safer Internet requires all of us to be smart sharers.
There are certain things you should obviously not share — like your (1) passwords for your accounts or Wi-Fi network or the (2) passcodes to your devices. This may be common sense. However, many people still end up sharing information that could help potential crooks from guessing their passwords or security questions on their public social media accounts. This includes (3) pet names, (4) birthdays and (5) names of your childhood schools.
Smart sharing also requires thinking about how photo sharing in new ways.
People who have grown up after the birth of Facebook may feel very differently about creating a trail of images that will likely trail them their entire lives than their parents who grew up not knowing that nearly all phones would eventually have cameras.
Parents need to think about photo sharing from their kids’ perspective — and vice versa.
The social incentives for sharing images cannot be underestimated. Instagram photos that include a face are “38% more likely to get ‘likes’ than photos without faces.” And the more provocative an image, the more likely it is to provoke a reaction and possibly haunt you for the rest of your life.
This doesn’t mean you need to be paranoid. With hundreds of millions of images uploaded to Facebook every single day, the chances of a photo standing out enough to destroy your life are diluted by sheer abundance.
But photos can give strangers the opportunity to present a false intimacy with you or your children’s lives that could lead to escalating complications and dangers. And any image you share online can easily be downloaded and reshared in other contexts.
This is why Internet safety isn’t just about software and passwords. It’s about knowing how privacy settings work so that you know to whom you’re sharing with. And it’s also about thinking before you click and share.
Because you’re not just keeping yourself safe, you’re protecting your friends, your family and the entire Internet. | https://blog.f-secure.com/at-least-5-things-you-shouldnt-share-on-the-internet/ |
the DPO assists the controller in carrying out impact analysis in the event of possible new data processing.
If you read French, there is more here. | https://dataprivacy.foxrothschild.com/2022/01/articles/general-privacy-data-security-news-developments/luxembourgs-cnpd-provides-handy-checklist-for-data-protection-officer-compliance/ |
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No, it’s not some bad taste late April Fools prank, tech giant Microsoft really has announced that it has opened 60,000 of its patents to the open-source patent organization the Open Invention Network. Amazon’s Alexa can now listen and respond to whispers, but will she whisper back? Echo virtual assistant has needed for a long, long time: the ability to respond to a whisper. Allen, the less well-known co-founder of Microsoft and who played a key part in the personal computing revolution died last week in Seattle, 65 years old. Donald Daters’ app experiences data breach on launch day, and that’s not the only issue. | http://teknokibo.com/f-secure-antivirus-gratis-downloaden/ |
Uhh Say what? The admin did not go for it and was not willing to give out much information to the caller, but, after they had hung up I asked some pertinent questions about the call and just what they wanted from the admin. His response was that this had happened before on a few occasions and that he was just not interested in doing the dance with the sales rep at this time….
I was amazed at a few things in this exchange and immediately went into attack mode thinking as to what I had just witnessed and heard.
Uhhh Say WHAT? Sounds Like You Were Being Socially Engineered!
I informed the *NIX admin that this was really sounding like a social engineering exploit and asked just how many times and when (recently?) had this trend begun. He came back with a statement that then took me aback again; “Yeah, well I really don’t care so much because I am running Linux on this box... So the exploit would not work” *blink —>head—desk* “Sure, you are running Linux but that does not preclude the exploit being something else that would work on a *NIX system” was what was screaming through my head here. This guy is no slouch and neither is the other admin, but both pretty much had the same blasé attitude about it. Though, they did admit after I told them that it sounded like a new script for an old SE attack, they still seemed un-phased.
My response to all of this was to immediately dash off a communiqué to the C levels explaining the potential exploit and that I had wondered just how many other people in the company were potentially being asked to open .pdf files on their Windows systems with Adobe and compromising themselves! Needless to say, this was going to have to be a learning experience from more than a few levels and actions would have to be taken to alert the masses and gently remind them about the problems of SE in the wild.
…Even for the likes of the *NIX admins who think they are immune to such puny attacks.. PFFT Windows *said like it was a social disease*
Situational Awareness
This is a teaching moment and I think that this is something that many companies need to pay attention to today. After all, how many systems have been breached of late and thousands upon thousands of email addresses released to the masses? How many of those have in fact fallen into the hands of the phishers out there? What’s more, how many of those addresses of late have been for military or military/government affiliated people that are high value targets for APT activities?
Generally, people just aren’t thinking all that much when they get these calls. Sure, we tell them that people should never be asking them for their passwords and some of the low hanging fruit attacks of old, but now this..
Situational awareness should be a KEY part to any companies security program and should be something that is ever present if you really mean to protect your assets. Of course some could make this out to sound like a police state kind of feel to corporate environments that want to be all touchy feely today (being the best places to work kind of thing) So, being so dialled in to security issues like SE attacks, might be seen as more big brother and paranoid than really a boon. I think that there is a median to tread on this and any program for security should be cognisant of this issue as well as proactive in teaching the employees how not to be so easily manipulated.
Though, as a rule today, I think we as a society are not so “situation-ally aware” as we should be.. But that is for another day…
As They Say... “There Is No Patch For Human Stupidity”
There is a bumper sticker that I have seen at the con’s that makes the statement “There is no patch for human stupidity” I would like to change that to “There is no patch for human nature” What some see as stupidity is just human nature. I have written a few times in the past about my pov on this. People are no longer living on the savannah and have to worry about the lion in the grass. So, we as a species, have lost our ability to really sense danger and to listen to the little voice that we all have…
We instead might think we are just being paranoid… Well, there’s another phrase that you should be acquainted wit;
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Avast also offers a full selection of features to help you look after your personal privacy. The company’s most up-to-date offering features a feature to detect scam messages and web cam security. There are two alternatives to shield your equipment how to stop avast browser by ransomware.
Avast has an software that is easy to navigate. The primary screen displays clear tiles for each tool. You can also right-click any data file in Windows Explorer to accomplish a diagnostic.
Avast’s cost-free version comes with a firewall, spyware and detection, and phishing web page security. If you are concerned about your personal privacy, you can choose a paid variant with more advanced network protection.
Avast has been around as 1988, and it has 435 million users worldwide. Its interface is simple to read as well as its use of tangerine, blue, and white makes it appealing.
Avast’s main display screen is a clear white track record with crystal clear sections for every single tool. There are links for the website’s ticketing system and contact information.
Any time a suspicious item is found, Avast sends it to the business lab meant for analysis. It indicates it is possible being notified upto a threat ahead of it possibly reaches your personal computer. In addition , Avast can pen known spy ware samples to prevent these people from wreaking havoc in your personal computer.
Users may configure custom made scan types to check specific files or perhaps folders. They will also allow or disable hiding hypersensitive information from all other network gadgets. | https://dshbird.com/avast-antivirus-computer-software-review/ |
This article is part of a series highlighting key takeaways from my recently published book, Truth from the Trenches, A Practical Guide to the Art of IT Management. As a seven-time CIO, I’ve had an opportunity to observe the good, the bad and the ugly aspects of IT management up close and personal. Truth from the Trenches is my attempt to share my experiences with emerging IT leaders to help them avoid the chronic problems that afflict so many IT organizations.
Social scientists have become increasingly convinced that constructive, empathetic relationships with other human beings play a key role in increasing an individual’s life expectancy. That isn’t exactly news to IT leaders who realized a long time ago that their on-the-job life expectancy depends directly on the relationships they form with business executives. With the recent celebration of Valentine’s Day, it struck me to provide some relationship advice to overworked IT leaders who are seeking some love, or at least some respect, from their business counterparts.
There are so many things that can go wrong within an IT organization that shrewd IT leaders consciously or unconsciously build up a reservoir of trust and accomplishments that they can draw upon when IT fails to deliver on business expectations. To be perfectly blunt, if business leaders like and respect their IT counterparts, they’re willing to forgive a world of sins; if they dislike you, they can undermine your personal reputation and subvert your major initiatives. Here are a few suggestions for developing relationships that can weather adversity and actually make day-to-day business more enjoyable and more productive:
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Invest in your relationships with executives
Successful relationships with business executives are two-dimensional in nature and have both a social and business component. The social dimension is actually the easiest to cultivate. Most individuals telegraph their outside-of-work interests rather openly and require very little urging to talk about their kids, favorite sports teams, alma maters, vacations, hobbies, etc. It’s actually quite difficult to fail to find some type of common outside-of-work interest that can form the basis of a social relationship with a business colleague.
Quite unintentionally, I developed a close working relationship with the CFO at a former company that was triggered and sustained by our mutual love for the New York Yankees. The CFO and I were the first to arrive at work every morning and we would inevitably end up in the coffee bar. We exploited the opportunity to bemoan the Yankees’ failings — whether it was a failed at-bat, a dropped ball or bad call from the night before. Our shared pain over the Yankees’ failings paid off at budget time, when I was able to negotiate IT spending levels for the next fiscal year in a much more open and straightforward fashion.
In contrast, the business dimension of executive relationships is typically much more difficult to establish.
A genuine curiosity about how a business works is one of the most important traits of successful IT leaders. Business executives cannot fail to be impressed when their IT counterparts proactively seek opportunities to learn about their problems and challenges. Just because IT leaders aren’t invited to participate in a business unit QBR, a sales pipeline review or a customer marketing presentation doesn’t mean that their participation would be unwelcome. Even if the leader’s ability to participate in such meetings is limited by a lack of domain knowledge, he or she will score points by exhibiting a personal interest in business operations and customer relationships.
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Business travel is the perfect opportunity to cultivate relationships with business peers. There’s ample downtime during a business trip to casually talk about out-of-office interests, and there are multiple opportunities to participate in informal business discussions. Some of the most valuable lessons regarding the issues and opportunities facing a company can be learned in airline lounges or over business dinners, rather than in formal conference rooms. Invitations to travel with business peers or join them for lunch or dinner should never be casually declined.
Avoid common relationship mistakes
IT leaders make chronic mistakes in trying to build constructive relationships with their business counterparts. Several of the more prominent errors are:
Focusing on form over substance: Just because you attend a lot of regularly scheduled meetings with your business counterparts doesn’t necessarily mean you are developing effective working relationships with them! Familiarity sometimes breeds contempt instead of confidence.
Emphasizing analysis over intuition: Business executives frequently feel that IT leaders hide behind a lot of numbers, tables and viewgraphs. They would like their IT counterparts to speak from the heart and demonstrate more personal passion and commitment to specific projects and activities. Unfortunately, many IT leaders have been explicitly trained to refrain from emotional expressions of personal passion or intuition.
Failing to make regular deposits in the relationship bank: Relationships are not something you work on when things go wrong. They need to be nurtured and sustained even when everything is going along perfectly well. Leaders need to consciously devote time to checking in on and interacting with key business partners on a routine basis, even if they have no explicit agenda. That way, you don’t find yourself in a situation where you’re asking a business counterpart for forgiveness or funding after a long hiatus in face-to-face contact.
Being poisoned by your own team: A leader’s own organization may lobby against his or her relationship-building efforts. Business relationship managers, service managers or business systems analysts may feel that such relationships are their responsibility. Consequently, they may feel their roles are being co-opted or undermined when their leader starts devoting significant attention to their client group. On the other hand, they may be so frustrated by their inability to develop effective relationships with their clients that they advise their leader that business outreach efforts are doomed to fail.
Building relationships that are easy instead of those that count: Not all business units and functional teams are created equally. Whether we like to admit it or not, there’s an inevitable pecking order in the importance of a company’s business units and functions that usually corresponds to the financial results they deliver. Astute leaders will apportion their relationship-building time and attention accordingly. More effort may be required to establish effective relationships with the leaders of dominant business units or influential functions but such efforts will yield disproportionate benefits when major decisions impacting IT are under consideration.
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” These same sentiments apply to the business relationships discussed above. The trust and respect of business partners will strengthen the role that an IT leader can play in re-engineering existing business processes or implementing longer term business strategies. Reciprocating that trust and respect will give IT leaders the courage they need to act on those impulses. | https://www.cio.com/article/3171703/relationship-advice-for-overworked-and-underloved-it-leaders.html |
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The Cloud Solution Provider program (CSP) helps you go beyond reselling licenses to being more involved in your customer’s business.
Deeper engagement with your customers – meeting regularly with your customers means you will develop a better understanding of their business and needs.
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In my case it helped me find a lot of new clients. | https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/ptsblog/2018/01/22/stay-up-to-date-and-learn-more-about-the-csp-program-from-the-partner-center-portal/ |
How to uninstall www.my-search.com (Recommended Process)
Have you ever seen www.my-search.com website domain on query box of your browser? It is important to know for you about this misleading domain. This article gives you complete information about this notorious malware. This program is classified as browser hijacker that has the capacity to hijacks your main browser and modifies its default setting as well. You will suffer lots, once it installed. Don’t be panics, please read this article carefully.
How your System gets infected from www.my-search.com?
Free software packages: It can install in your PCs accidently as bundles of freeware or shareware program which you are downloaded from internet.
Fake software updates or pirated software: If you are using pirated or crack software in your PCs, then you might get lots of malware in your PCs as well.
Infected external media: It can come in your PCs via infected CD, DVD, USB drives, SD cards and other.
Porn or adult related websites: If you are watching porn videos regular, then you can get lots of adware or junk files in your PCs.
Malicious ads or popup: It can get enters into your PCs from malicious ads or popup which are displayed on your browser constantly.
Anti-malware tool (SpyHunter 4) is a powerful real time protection programs for the Windows Operating System which has been created by Enigma Software Group. It is fully capable to protect the Computer against threat like www.my-search.com. However, you can also remove this threat by manual process but it is little bit complexly. Besides that, the manual process requires Computer skill. That means, you need to put some extra effort on your PC in order to remove www.my-search.com. As well as, you should have ability to revert back any wrong steps which you have taken in manual process. Otherwise the PC might be goes even worst conditions. On the other hand with the anti-malware tool you don’t requires any extra Computer skill or effort. The Spy Hunter has been designed between experts and novice Users level. Thus, you can easily operate without any worries of harm your Computer. Therefore, in my opinion I would like to prefer anti-malware tool in order to uninstall www.my-search.com from Computer.
Complete tutorial to delete www.my-search.com using automatic removal method
As you will run anti-malware tool, you will see two options located in middle of screen. Please click on *Scan Computer Now* option in order to proceed to full System scan.
You can also see the error result while scanning of PC.
If you want to scan any particular volume drive or removal pen drives then you can use this Custom Scan option.
Spyware Helpdesk will help you in solving the PC’s errors online (just like Customer services).
System Guard, this functions will helps you to keep your Computer safe from offline threat.
By using Network Sentry Option your browser will safe from online threat and your online activities will be protected by this anti-malware tool.
Al last, by enabling the Scan Scheduler function, your Computer will automatically keep scanned timely by this tool and notifies you if this tool caught any error.
How to get rid of www.my-search.com manually?
Remove www.my-search.com entries from Windows Registry box:
In order to go to the Windows registry box, please click on Win logo button+ R key together.
Type *regedit* in run dialog box. (If it asks your permission to open this window then click on Yes button)
Registry Box will suddenly open up please go through every location given below in this window in order to find out and delete www.my-search.com.
Method to prevent www.my-search.com and other similar threats in future
After all, the single biggest factor in preventing a threat like www.my-search.com infection is lies upon you. Even you already install anti-malware and you scan your Computer timely, if you don’t be carefully towards your PC while using it. It is obviously to get infected by www.my-search.com again. Therefore, you just need vigilance to avoid being affected by threat in future and n some tips and suggestion mention here will hopefully prevent your Computer from infection in coming time.
Keep your anti-malware updated.
Use strong passwords for valuable information to prevent from hacking.
Disable auto-run functions for downloaded files and injected drives.
Block auto update from network inside System.
Leave it out unknown recipient email attachments.
Avoid connecting to open source network like Wi-Fi.
Use hardware based firewall in order to protect your System against infections.
Deploy DNS protection from automatically get modified.
Use ad blocker extension and software in order to surf without getting any additional commercial ads and junk notifications.
Do not use any untrusted or unofficial domain for surfing and downloading files inside browser. | http://www.cleanpc-malware.com/blog/remove-www-my-search-com-immediate-uninstall |
Ransomware is the modern equivalent of ‘The Sting’. It is a digital con on a global scale, and it is not a case of if but when an organization will come across it.
This month, 110 care homes in the U.S. were affected by ransomware when their IT managed services company was infected by ransomware – the ransom amount? $14 million (around £11 million GBP); a spokesperson said that deaths might result because the care centres could not access medical records.
Ransomware is lucrative for the fraudsters behind it. One variant, known as Ryuk, pulled in about £3 million in 6 months. With money like that filling the pockets of cybercriminals, it is unlikely this sinister form of malware will go away anytime soon.
Ransomware is a cruel and insidious form of malware. Once infected, your files and documents are encrypted. Then the ransom message pops up demanding payment in cryptocurrency. If you can’t pay, then tough, you’re on your own trying to find a decryptor (if one exists). If you can pay, you might get your data back, but the ransomware may still lurk, in stealth mode, waiting for another opportunity to hit your company.
The situation has reached a critical point. If ransomware is so widespread, what can the average business do to prevent ending up with that shocking ransom message when they next log on to their computer?
How Ransomware Works
One of the main things to remember is that ransomware is now very accessible. You do not need to actually create the software code behind the malware yourself. No, some kindly cybercriminal has done all of that for you and created an ‘as-a-service’ offering for cybercriminal wannabes to rent. Cybercrime is a business. In the case of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), this business works as an affiliate system. In some cases, affiliates get a 60% cut of the ransom collected with potential earning up to 75%, according to a Bleeping Computer report.
Ransomware infects your computer using a number of ways and almost all involve human beings at some point. According to 2019 statistics from F-Secure, the following methods make up 63% of all attacks:
Phishing – either via a malicious link, which if clicked takes a user to a malware infected website. Or, via an infected attachment which if opened can infect the machine.
Drive-by-download – an infected website or infected advert running on a website. Sometimes the first site/ad will automatically and silently redirect to another website, unbeknownst to the user. This second website uses an ‘exploit kit’ which looks for flaws in the user’s machine, e.g., browser vulnerabilities, and uses those to help install the ransomware.
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) – this is a tool to allow administrators and the like to assist users remotely. RDP ransomware exploits are part of a multi-part attack. Yes, you’ve guessed it, the first part requires login credentials to be stolen – often using spear-phishing.
Security Awareness Training to the Ransomware Rescue
Ransomware, the scourge of the modern business, needs a human touch. At some point in the ransomware chain of infection, a human being will click a link or download an infected attachment or navigate to an infected website, and so on.
Patching your computers to close off software flaws helps. But this won’t catch any vulnerabilities that are not covered in the security update from the vendor. It also means the IT department needs to be hyper-vigilant, and as more people use their own devices to access a network, you have to rely on your end user also patching.
Security tools, like antivirus can help. However, ransomware variants are now evading detection by using methods like ‘fileless attacks’. Other tools, like Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) can also help. Similarly, spam filters cannot stop all phishing emails. Fraudsters improve their spam filter evasion techniques all the time. The Defence Works has spotted phishing emails that are evading detection using cunning methods like hiding malicious links in PDF files.
In the end, ransomware infection nearly always comes back to the bottom line of “me, myself, and I”.
By using a program of awareness across your organization you can put measures in place to prevent the main entry points for ransomware. Train employees about:
Ransomware has become one of the most damaging types of malware. The WannaCry attack on the NHS back in 2017 showed how impactful malware can be – moving from digital damages to the potential of real-world health damage.
If human beings are needed to push the ransomware button, then we need to learn how not to do that. We cannot expect our employees to understand the sophisticated and complex ways that cybercriminals manipulate human behaviour. Instead, we must take action and teach our staff about the dangers of ransomware and how easy infection can occur. This is both empowering for the individual and the company. By using security awareness training we can take control away from the cybercriminal and place it back into our own hands.
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