August 16, 2019
Via: ZDnetGoogle has released the results of a large-scale study about password habits that shows why hackers use ‘password-spraying’ attacks on online accounts: many users stick with the same password, even when they’re warned it’s been compromised. Password spraying has emerged […]
Mobile Security, Operations Security, Security
August 15, 2019
Via: ZDnetApple’s Safari WebKit team has posted its official policy outlining its stance on web-tracking prevention, which it’s implemented in Safari’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) technology. ITP broadly aims to limit marketers from tracking iOS and macOS Safari users across different […]
Operations Security, Security, Software, Tech
August 7, 2019
Via: ArsTechnicaMicrosoft last month pushed a silent update that mitigated a serious vulnerability in all CPUs Intel has introduced since 2012, researchers who discovered the flaw said Tuesday. The vulnerability—discovered and privately reported to Intel 12 months ago—resided in every CPU […]
Attacks & Breaches, Operations Security, Security
July 31, 2019
Via: ArsTechnicaYesterday, the Georgia Department of Public Safety revealed that laptop computers in state police and Capitol police vehicles—as well as laptops used by Georgia’s Motor Carrier Compliance Division (the officers who operate trucking scales and safety spot checks)—had been taken […]
July 30, 2019
Via: ArsTechnicaAbout 200 million Internet-connected devices—some that may be controlling elevators, medical equipment, and other mission-critical systems—are vulnerable to attacks that give attackers complete control, researchers warned on Monday. In all, researchers with security firm Armis identified 11 vulnerabilities in various […]
July 16, 2019
Via: StateScoopMore state governments need to start assembling plans for how they would deal with a widespread cyberattack, according to a new paper from the National Governors Association. Adopting a cyber disruption response plan, the organization found, is increasingly urgent for […]
Mobile Security, Operations Security, Security
July 15, 2019
Via: StateScoopThe growth of digital government services and Internet-connected devices scattered across urban landscapes is giving city officials access to ever-increasing amounts of data on their constituents. But while that data can be used to drive policy decisions, cities must first […]
Operations Security, Security, Software, Tech
July 10, 2019
Via: ZDnetWindows users and admins who’ve ever downloaded Intel’s Processor Diagnostic Tool (IPDT) should update to the latest versions of the 32-bit and 64-bit products. According to Intel, IPDT version 4.1.2.24 and below suffer from “improper access control” that can be […]
July 8, 2019
Via: Tech CrunchU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are using facial recognition software to trawl through millions of driver’s license photos provided by 21 states to search and find suspects. News broke over the weekend that the FBI and immigration officials access images […]
Networking Security, Operations Security, Security
July 3, 2019
Via: StateScoopThe National Governors Association announced Tuesday that it will work with officials in seven state and territorial governments to help them develop improved cybersecurity policies. Over the next six months, the seven governments will build strategies to address a range […]
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