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Network security

High profile incidents and new technologies drive cybersecurity M&A to record highs

December 11, 2018

Via: Help Net Security

The Cybersecurity M&A Market Report from international technology mergers and acquisitions advisors, Hampleton Partners, outlines how high profile hacks, the global digitization of business and new regulations are driving record transaction volumes and valuations, with 141 completed transactions by October […]


Network security

7 ways to embrace shadow IT and win

May 3, 2018

Via: CIO

Fear not shadow IT, the software and services employees secretly use without explicit organizational approval. For decades, CIOs and IT managers have searched for ways of reliably ferreting out and squashing shadow technologies, realizing that the illicit tools create dangerous […]


Cyber warfare

8 cyber security technologies Homeland Security is trying to commercialize

April 18, 2016

Via: CSO Online

The Department of Homeland Security is publicizing eight new cyber security technologies developed under federal grants that are looking for private businesses to turn them into commercial products. In its fourth “Cyber Security Division Transition to Practice Technology Guide”, DHS […]


Cloud security

Solving the cybersecurity challenges of smart cities

May 27, 2015

Via: cloud-security

Backed by leading IT security researchers, companies and organizations, including IOActive, Kaspersky Lab, Bastille, and the #cloud Security Alliance, the global Securing Smart Cities initiative aims to solve the cybersecurity challenges smart cities face through collaboration and information sharing. The […]


Cyber-crime

Travel smart: Tips for staying secure on the road

May 25, 2015

Via: cyber-crime

Whether you’re taking a personal holiday or a business trip, traveling by car or by plane, planning a quick jaunt or preparing for an extended stay, make sure your security best practices are coming along for the ride. Cybercriminals don’t […]


Vulnerabilities

Sendio Email Platform Patches Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability

May 24, 2015

Via: vulnerabilities

Email security vendor Sendio has patched a pair of remotely exploitable security bypass vulnerabilities in its Sendio ESP, or Email Security Platform, product. Researchers at Core Security Technologies reported the vulnerabilities March 26 to Sendio, along with a proof of […]


Network security

DDoS attacks double, old web application attack vectors still active

May 20, 2015

Via: network-security

Akamai #technologies analyzed thousands of #ddos attacks as well as nearly millions of #web application #attack triggers across the Akamai Edge #network. Q1 2015 set a record for the number of DDoS attacks – more than double the number recorded […]


Hacker

China-based hackers used Microsoft’s TechNet for attacks

May 15, 2015

Via: hacker

#microsoft has taken steps to stop a China-based hacking group from using its TechNet website as part of its attack infrastructure, according to #security vendor FireEye. The group, which FireEye calls APT (advanced persistent threat) 17, is well-known for attacks […]